WV and National Disaster News - November 18, 2021

11/18/2021

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WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for November 18, 2021 (WV DHHR) - There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report (yesterday, 11-17-21), with a total of 4,717 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 73-year old female from Raleigh County, a 58-year old male from Nicholas County, a 74-year old female from Putnam County, a 63-year old male from Webster County, a 45-year old female from Kanawha County, a 62-year old male from Preston County, a 78-year old male from Kanawha County, a 71-year old female from Preston County, a 77-year old female from Ohio County, an 86-year old female from Barbour County, a 56-year old male from Wirt County, a 77-year old female from Marion County, a 62-year old female from Putnam County, a 36-year old male from Marion County, a 54-year old male from Putnam County, an 80-year old female from Wood County, a 68-year old male from Mercer County, an 81-year old female from Wood County, and a 67-year old male from Jefferson County.

"With the holiday season approaching, we must do all we can to protect our loved ones and assure many more years of family celebrations," said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. "COVID-19 vaccination is free and available statewide to every West Virginian ages 5 years and older."

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