Health Dept. Measures Halt Moderna Boosters in WV Counties
Charles Boothe reports that Mercer County and two other West Virginia counties paused Moderna booster programs after dosing errors. Full doses were given instead of the approved half dose at a Oct 28 clinic. The state Bureau of Public Health placed the Mercer clinic on temporary hold pending Tuesday’s investigation results led by Health Officer Dr Ayne Amjad.
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Justice warns of potential COVID surge in coming winter
Gov. Jim Justice cautioned at a pan demic briefing that West Virginia could be at the start of another COVID wave as cases rise. He cited higher infection rates and hospital data plateauing, with factors like cold weather, holidays, indoor gatherings and travel raising spread risk.
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Virginia hits 83 percent adults with at least one vaccine dose
Gov. Ralph Northam announced Virginia has over 83 percent of adults with at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot and 75 percent fully vaccinated. Nearly 12 million doses have been given as booster access expands for ages five and up. Virginia ranks 10th nationally and first in the South for full vaccination share.
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Americans quit jobs at record pace for second straight month
The Labor Department reported 4.4 million Americans quit in September about 3 percent of the workforce. Openings stood at 10.4 million, a sign of rising pay and hiring to meet near record demand despite inflation. Incomes rose as workers left for higher pay while heightened hiring continued.
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