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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 2020
Page
1
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice urged continued social distancing and hygiene after the state confirmed its second COVID-19 death. The DHHR stated 26 new cases, totaling 217, with details on the patient undisclosed. Justice urged residents to stay the course and heed precautions.
Food pantries in Mercer County crave proteins such as canned meats chicken and peanut butter while a McDowell County bank needs more shopping carts to feed hungry residents during the coronavirus era. West Virginia school systems provide meals to students but will pause during spring break from April 6 to 10.
Local parks post signs and erect barriers at Glenwood Recreation Park to deter use of playground equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite tape, signs, and zip tied swings, visitors continue to let children play, prompting officials to consider removing swings if noncompliance persists. Superintendent Kevin Dials notes tape replacements after orange fencing and prior barriers failed to deter crowds.
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