WV and National Disaster News - August 9, 2021

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WEST VIRGINIA

Government

WV Daily COVID Update and Stats for August 9, 2021 (WV DHHR) - DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 91-year old female from Fayette County, a 64-year old female from Putnam County, a 68-year old male from Cabell County, an 80-year old male from Fayette County, a 68-year old male from Mingo County, a 71-year old male from Marshall County, and a 63-year old male from Nicholas County.

“Today’s news of additional losses is a heartbreaking reminder of the threat this virus presents,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “West Virginians believe in taking care of each other, and we must strive to keep the health of others in mind. Please schedule your COVID-19 vaccine today.”

Local

• Gov. Justice to hold COVID-19 news conference Monday (WCHS Charleston)
• Gov. Justice says recent surge of cases “will only get worse if we don't really aggressively run and get vaccinated today” (WOAY Oak Hill)

national

COVID

• Fauci says FDA could give full approval to vaccines this month  (USA Today)
• US averaging 100,000 new COVID-19 infections a day (AP)
• Gottlieb expects COVID cases to climb in northern U.S. as schools reopen  (CBS News)

• COVID-19 Vaccine Obstacles Among Minority Communities (NurseJournal)

WEATHER

• FEMA funeral assistance now flowing to families of COVID victims after a bumpy start (CNN)
• Dixie Fire, largest single blaze in California history, threatens thousands of homes - State’s fire Season could surpass 2020 (USA Today) Related articles include AXIOS, Newsweek, AP, Weather Channel. 
• 2 Tropical Systems Aim Toward Florida as State Grapples with COVID Spike (Newsweek) Related articles: AccuWeather and Weather Channel
• Heavy Rains Lead To Flash Flooding In Eastern Nebraska (NPR) - Related articles: AccuWeather and Fox News 
• Flood claim denied? FEMA wants you to try again (MLive- Pubic Interest)