Monroe County reports fifth COVID-19 case as state hits 20 deaths
Monroe County confirms a fifth resident tested positive while West Virginia DHHR reports two new deaths bringing the state total to 20. A Hampshire County man aged 69 dies, followed by an 80-year-old Kanawha County man. DHHR notes 21 675 test results 890 positive 20 785 negative and 20 deaths with possible reporting delays.
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USPS Takes Safety Measures to Protect Workers
USPS has formed a COVID-19 Command Response Leadership team to ensure safety and business continuity. Jill Walters cites practices including hand washing, sanitizers, extra cleaning, gloves, and masks, with healthy employees urged to stay home. Mercer County mail service remains unaffected.
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Symbols of prayer red ribbons unite neighbors
In Bluefield, amid coronavirus distancing, Three Springs Farm Village adds red ribbons on trees as a new drive through symbol of prayer and community. City Ambassador Mary Blackwell read about the effort and encouraged neighborly connection.
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County Litter Spike Amid Cleaning Campaign Restrictions
Mercer County faces rising roadside litter as Stay at home orders hinder the Keep Mercer Clean effort, replaced by the Take Five campaign offering trash bags and a picker. County Commissioner Greg Puckett urges better dumping practices, noting about half a million tires in embankments and streams pose future health risks.
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