WV and National Disaster News - May 21, 2021

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West Virginia

Government News

WV Daily COVID Update & Stats for May 21, 2021 (WV DHHR) DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 60-year old female from Fayette County, an 86-year old female from McDowell County, and a 74-year old female from Gilmer County.

“Our hearts go out to these West Virginians and their families,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “Let’s continue taking every precaution we can to stop the spread of this disease, including scheduling a COVID-19 vaccination for yourself and all eligible family members.”

Gov. Justice announces all vaccinated West Virginians ages 16-35 can now register to receive $100 savings bond or $100 gift card (Governor’s Office)

Local News

• Gov. Justice announcing: Nursing homes reopening in West Virginia (WDVM)
• West Virginia COVID-19 efforts target oldest and youngest residents (WOWKTV)

National

COVID

• COVID on the Run (NY Times)
• States are introducing vaccine lotteries — some with multimillion-dollar prizes — to combat slowing vaccination rates (NBC News)
• US COVID-19 vaccination pace is down by nearly half in the last month. These states slow to vaccinate may struggle this summer, expert warns (CNN)
• WHO Notes Sharp Drop in New Cases in Europe Over Past Month (NY Times)
• Total death toll from COVID-19 could be at least 6-8 million: WHO (Reuters)
• Scientists zero in on long-sought marker of COVID vaccine efficacy (Nature)
• New York Yankees' breakthrough infections demonstrate the COVID-19 vaccine works. Here's why (CNN)
• As COVID mutations spread, will herd immunity ever be possible? (CNBC)
• DOD Seeing Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccination Rates, Health Leaders Say (DoD Press Release)

Weather

• Ana and Bill on the way? Scientists eye first two systems of hurricane season (Yahoo News)

• FEMA Grants $3.7M To Lane Electric For Repairs And Restoration (Oregon - NPR)

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