BC student tests positive for COVID-19 in Bluefield
A Bluefield College student tested positive for COVID-19 after leaving campus on March 12. Officials said she returned home to Southwest Virginia, with classes moved remote the next day. The college contacted the Tazewell County Health Department, which began contact tracing, but no quarantine was initiated at BC.
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Governor closes Hatfield McCoy ATV Trail System and park lodges
Governor Jim Justice announced the Hatfield McCoy ATV Trail System is closed along with all state park lodges. He cited out of state visitors as the source of COVID-19 cases and said parks remain open for hiking camping cabins. Trout stocking continues. Trail draws tens of thousands locally each year.
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Mercer County Declares Local State of Emergency
Mercer County Commission declares a local state of emergency in Mercer County in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. County leaders urge calm, activate the emergency preparedness plan, and note possible access to federal funds while outlining the executive order start date of Friday, March 20.
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McDowell County declares state of emergency over COVID-19
West Virginia issued a statewide state of emergency on Monday and the McDowell County Commission followed with its own declaration. County Commission President Cecil Patterson said the Emergency Operations Center will back healthcare facilities, fire EMS law enforcement and medical providers during the duration of the incident and response period.
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