WV and National Disaster news - September 28, 2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government: WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for September 28, 2021 (WVDHHR) - There have been 10 deaths reported since yesterday's report, with a total of 3,578 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 43-year old female from Marion County, a 75-year old male from Kanawha County, a 72-year old female from Marion County, a 43-year old male from Wood County, a 71-year old male from Hampshire County, a 72-year old female from Preston County, a 92-year old female from Mineral County, an 89-year old female from Kanawha County, a 97-year old female from Marion County, and a 36-year old male from Cabell County.

“We extend our sincere condolences to these grieving families," said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary.  “The COVID vaccine is free, safe, and effective. Please take time to schedule an appointment today."

LOCAL

Fall fire season starts Friday in West Virginia (Herald Dispatch)

West Virginia schools reporting more than 831 students, staff out with COVID-19 (WV News)

WV DHHR confirms 1,037 new COVID-19 cases, 10 additional deaths on Tuesday (12 WBOY) 

national

COVID (Regional news)

COVID-19 Increases Demand for IT and Online Education in Delaware (Delaware Today)

Delaware health officials advise booster shots for at-risk groups (Washington Examiner)

Key Maryland senators want mandatory student COVID-19 vaccinations (WTOP)

COVID-19 In Maryland: 42 Hospitalized Within The Last 24 Hours, 11 New Deaths Reported (CBS Baltimore)

Gov. Northam holds briefing on COVID-19 and vaccines in Virginia (NBC 29)

Virginia aims to close geographic disparities in covid vaccination rates among children (Washington Post)

Virginia COVID-19 Sept. 27 Update: Nearly 2K new cases, positivity at 9.2% (WAVY)

The Pandemic Hit Cities Hard, but Especially Washington, D.C. (Wall Street Journal)

DC Buildings Sprout More Outdoor Amenities Amid COVID (Commercial Observer)

A year after getting COVID-19, Virginia Gov Ralph Northam still doesn't have sense of smell, taste (FOX 5)

Weather

2021 Atlantic hurricane season shows no signs of letting up (AccuWeather)

FEMA working with churches, community groups to better serve Hurricane Ida victims  (Newsbreak)