Omicron Falling Dramatically Says Governor At Briefing
Gov. Jim Justice reports Omicron surge moving down aggressively with national declines mirrored in West Virginia. Seven day average daily cases fall to 2173 from 4014, while nationwide drops from 800000+ to under 400000. WV hospitalizations at 986 with 214 in ICUs and 120 on ventilators.
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Bluefield State College and city plan outreach program meeting
Bluefield State College and the City of Bluefield expand the Community Outreach Program with a planning meeting set for later this month. City Manager Cecil Marson notes volunteers are joining BSC leadership and CASE to link coaches and athletic teams to neighborhoods across five districts, fostering student involvement and resident relations. An initial public meeting occurred January 12 with broad participation.
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Elderly bear brunt in COVID deaths despite rising vaccines
In Charleston Gov. Justice notes rising deaths among seniors as cases decline. He cites 31 new deaths, most aged 60 plus, urges booster shots for protection in long term care facilities and homes across West Virginia. He stresses high vaccination but low booster uptake among 65 plus.
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Charleston
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Madness in the Mountains to host Hairball concert
Bluefield hosts Madness in the Mountains on May 14 at City Park beside Bowen Field. Car show begins 8 a.m. with a 7 p.m. hairball rock concert to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Southern West Virginia and Bowen Field. Hairball performs 1980s and 1990s hits wearing era costumes.
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