Gov. Jim Justice joined State health leaders at the Capitol Complex in Charleston today for a virtual press briefing to once again update the public on the many measures being taken in the interest of protecting the public from the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Gov. Jim Justice again reported Thursday that positive test results for COVID-19 in the state remain under four percent, but cautioned residents to “not relax” because West Virginia remains as “the highest risk state in the country and most susceptible” for potential spread of the coronavirus.
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“It’s easy to see these numbers come out and see that West Virginia is doing really good, and it would be easy to relax,” Gov. Justice stated. “But I’m telling you don’t go to sleep at the switch now.
“What we are doing is working, but it’s only working because we’re taking it seriously. I’m proud of each and every one of you so keep following the guidelines, stay at home, social distance, practice good hygiene and when the time comes, and it will, we’ll cross the finish line together as West Virginians.”
Just prior to the start of the briefing, Sundale Nursing Home in Morgantown confirmed with the Department of Health and Human Resources a second death of one of its residents, an 89-year-old female.
“This is our fifth death in West Virginia,” Gov. Justice said. “It’s a sad event. We send our thoughts and prayers to this individual and their family.” |