WV and National Disaster News - February 28, 2022

2/28/2022

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WEST VIRGINIA

COVID

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for February 28, 2022 (WV DHHR) - there are currently 3,045 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 9 deaths reported since the last report (on 2-25-22), with a total of 6,317 deaths attributed to COVID-19. “As West Virginians, we must not tire of preventive measures that ensure the health and safety of our friends, family and neighbors,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “I urge you to get vaccinated and boosted.” For details, click here.

W.Va. May Still Have ‘High Transmission’ According To Expected CDC Masking Guidance (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

OTHER

Coalition of state agencies respond following Schools for Deaf and Blind fire (MetroNews-Radio)

Large Fire Engulfs Administrative Building At W.Va. Schools For The Deaf And The Blind (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

Fuller sworn in as Huntington fire chief for second time (The Herald-Dispatch) 50 Years Later: Community gathers to remember the Buffalo Creek Disaster (WCHS-TV)

House To Hold Public Hearing On Bill To Change Mine Safety (West Virginia Public Broadcasting-Radio)

Economic development translates as having water and sewer plants - that work (Register-Herald Beckley

NATIONAL NEWS

COVID

New CDC Covid-19 metrics drop strong mask recommendations for most of the country (CNN)

Members of Congress can attend State of the Union without masks: Live COVID updates (USA Today)

Want a Covid-19 vaccine exemption? It can be as easy as copy and paste. (Politico)