West Virginia COVID numbers show steady decline in cases and hospitalizations
Gov. Jim Justice reports improvements with active cases at 3,574 down 83 percent from a month ago and hospitalizations dropping to 596, a 46 percent decline. Dr. Clay Marsh notes a downward trend while urging continued vaccinations and boosters for older residents.
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Congress backs Biden on Russia sanctions amid split views
Congress largely supports President Biden in pursuing sanctions against Russia over Ukraine but warns of volatility ahead. Polls show just 26 percent want the U.S. to take a major role, while House Speaker Pelosi ties Russia's aggression to democracy and vows solid support for Ukraine.
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Masks Optional In Mercer Monroe County Schools
Mercer and Monroe counties schools will make masks optional for students and staff effective immediately following a board of education meeting. The decision aligns with a drop in new COVID cases statewide and a yellow alert status indicating lower transmission.
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West Virginia House weighs bill on school mask mandates
House Bill 4071 titled the Parent and Student Health Rights Act moves from Judiciary to first reading in the House and would bar schools and local officials from mandating masks for students or staff and from enforcing COVID-19 testing or quarantining under certain circumstances, shifting decisions to parents. It then proceeds to the Senate for consideration.
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