Two more nursing home cases in Mercer County
Princeton Health Care Center reports four residents testing positive for COVID-19, up from two. fifteen other residents and staff are monitored for symptoms. Four staff have tested positive since March, with two recovered. Symptomatic or confirmed residents are isolated, with mass testing of all residents and staff due to finish by July 24, 2020, results due in 3 to 5 days.
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Tazewell County closes offices to public again
Tazewell County in Virginia again closes the county administration office, animal shelter, and building inspection office to the public until further notice. County Administrator Eric Young cites rising COVID-19 cases and moves staff to split shifts to prevent a full outbreak.
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Justice extends bar closure in Monongalia County
Gov. Jim Justice extended the July 13 executive order closing all bars in Monongalia County through August 2 to curb a COVID-19 outbreak. He cited the county as a hotspot and urged continued safety measures while noting state numbers show tentative improvement. Monongalia County is home to West Virginia.
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Mercer County to stockpile PPE for possible fall surge
Mercer County Commission approves creating a PPE stockpile of masks gowns face shields and thermometers to prepare for a potential second COVID-19 wave this fall. Tim Farley notes past shortages among first responders and hospitals underscoring the plan.
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