West Virginia reports ninth COVID-19 death as cases rise
West Virginia DHHR confirms nine deaths from COVID-19, a 69 year old male in Ohio County. Mercer County reports three released from isolation while 163 under investigation and 40 tests pending. State totals show 633 positives, 16 115 negatives, 9 deaths from 16 748 tests. Virginia reports 149 deaths, 5 747 positives, 903 hospitalizations, 41 401 tested. New cases in Giles Wythe Tazewell Buchanan and Bland counties noted.
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Health dept urges stores to provide masks and gloves
Mercer County Health Department plans to pressure grocery and other essential retailers to equip employees with masks and gloves. Board members cite cashier safety concerns while noting lack of legal authority without an ordinance.
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Details unclear on drive through COVID testing plan
Bluefield officials intend to offer drive through tests with appointment only access and potential weekly scheduling. Susan Kadar said county partners already host sites and drive through would be set up in front of the building with traffic control and a formal procedure including paperwork and testing eligibility.
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BRMC to close OB GYN and surgical services amid Covid impact
Bluefield Regional Medical Center will terminate 68 staff positions as its OB GYN and surgical services departments shut down at the end of April. Princeton Community Hospital’s board cited the unprecedented negative effect of the COVID-19 pandemic and warned the healthcare system must take immediate steps to protect regional care. CEO Jeffrey E. Lilley emphasized the volatile landscape and ongoing need to safeguard the region’s health system. Edwina Newberry, SHRM-CP PHR, noted HR considerations in the closure plans.
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