Mercer County Health Department seeks administrator
The Mercer County Health Department in Bluefield continues its search for a new administrator. Dr Daniel Wells notes the position is advertised on state and professional sites, with a narrowed list expected soon. Board Chair Dr Randy Maxwell says ads may come down in early January and screenings will begin at a mid January meeting.
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Virginia and West Virginia see sharp rise in new COVID cases
In a 24 hour period West Virginia reported 1,976 new COVID cases with a 12.44 percent positivity rate raising active cases to 9,478. The seven day average rose from 722 on Nov 7 to 1,080 and Dr. Clay Marsh warned the surge is widespread as the Omicron variant dominates.
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