WV and National Disaster news - October 1, 2021

10/1/2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for October 1, 2021 (WV DHHR) - There have been 52 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,722 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 70-year old female from Cabell County, a 63-year old male from Monongalia County, a 72-year old male from Mingo County, an 83-year old male from Harrison County, a 70-year old male from Raleigh County, a 77-year old male from Ritchie County, a 72-year old male from Mingo County, a 79-year old female from Monongalia County, a 63-year old female from Monongalia County, a 72-year old female from Wood County, a 62-year old female from Wood County, a 42-year old female from Kanawha County, a 68-year old male from Marion County, a 60-year old male from Mercer County, a 95-year old female from Morgan County, a 41-year old male from Taylor County, a 76-year old male from Logan County, a 67-year old female from Raleigh County, a 55-year old male from Harrison County, a 62-year old male from Jackson County, a 44-year old male from Wyoming County, a 58-year old male from Wyoming County, a 96-year old female from Morgan County, an 81-year old male from Boone County, an 84-year old female from Ohio County, an 89-year old male from Fayette County, a 91-year old female from Mason County, a 56-year old male from Fayette County, a 50-year old female from Harrison County, a 67-year old female from Greenbrier County, a 55-year old female from Braxton County, a 71-year old male from Marion County, a 47-year old male from Randolph County, an 86-year old female from Marshall County, and a 67-year old female from Mercer County.

Included in the total deaths reported on the dashboard as a result of the Bureau for Public Health’s continuing data reconciliation with the official death certificate are a 61-year old male from Taylor County, a 60-year old male from Ritchie County, a 74-year old female from Tucker County, a 30-year old male from Wetzel County, an 81-year old female from Randolph County, a 79-year old male from Monroe County, an 85-year old male from Pleasants County, a 78-year old male from Kanawha County, a 58-year old male from Kanawha County, a 72-year old male from Randolph County, a 72-year old female from Lincoln County, a 60-year old female from Roane County, an 82-year old female from Wetzel County, a 60-year old female from Barbour County, a 95-year old female from Braxton County, a 75-year old female from Mercer County, and an 81-year old male from Cabell County.

“We extend our sympathy to all of the loved ones impacted by these deaths,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “To West Virginians who are eligible, but not yet vaccinated, know that getting vaccinated is the key to stopping the spread of COVID-19.”

Local

Capito, Manchin announce $719,431 to support West Virginia firefighters and first responders (Capito.senate.gov)

WV adds 28 COVID deaths, sees increase in active cases (MetroNews-Radio)

West Virginia appeals to the youngest eligible for COVID-19 vaccines (WOWK-TV)

West Virginia’s governor wants residents to get vaccinated for his dog. But not enough are getting the shot. (The Washington Post)

Monoclonal antibody treatment centers remain in high demand (WSAZ-TV)

West Virginia's fall fire season begins Friday (WCHS)

Fire at Jane Lew apartments displaces residents (WBOY)

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID

Pill to treat Covid-19 cuts the risk of death by half, says Merck, which will seek its emergency authorization (CNN)

Hundreds of hospital staffers fired or suspended for refusing COVID-19 vaccine mandate (ABC News)