WV and National Disaster News - November 3, 2021

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WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for November 3, 2021 (WV DHHR) - There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report (yesterday 11-2-21), with a total of 4,490 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 70-year old female from Mason County, a 72-year old male from Monongalia County, an 86-year old female from Cabell County, a 76-year old female from Harrison County, a 66-year old male from Lincoln County, a 72-year old female from Harrison County, a 71-year old male from Harrison County, a 40-year old male from Hancock County, an 88-year old male from Kanawha County, a 63-year old female from Cabell County, a 57-year old female from Mingo County, a 72-year old male from Wood County, a 61-year old male from Harrison County, a 66-year old male from Kanawha County, and an 83-year old female from Kanawha County.

“As we continue the fight against this pandemic, we are saddened by the loss of more West Virginians, and offer our condolences to these families,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “If you are eligible, please schedule your COVID vaccine or booster today.”

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national

COVID

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WEATHER

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