ADDITIONAL UPDATES:
During Monday’s press conference, Gov. Justice announced that he and members of his administration have begun working on a personnel policy for State employees that will officially be announced in the coming days.
The Governor also highlighted the West Virginia Department of Education’s successful opening today of more than 500 sites around the state to ensure children who require school breakfasts and lunches will receive meals during the recently announced statewide school closure for students, which is still scheduled to go on until at least through the end of next week.
Gov. Justice commended Attorney General Patrick Morrisey for his work to prevent fraud, scams, price gouging and other unscrupulous practices by those trying to illegally profit during this time of concern. The Governor also praised Public Service Commission Chairwoman Charlotte Lane for her efforts to ensure utility companies do not shut off utilities for people who are behind on their bills during this pandemic.
Finally during Monday’s address, Gov. Justice announced that he and health industry leaders are looking into ways that hospitals across West Virginia can coordinate resources to ensure that as many beds and as much equipment is available in the event of a potential community spread of COVID-19 in West Virginia.
Additionally Monday, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources published a news release further explaining the current COVID-19 testing criteria in West Virginia.
Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
The Governor and/or members of his administration will provide daily COVID-19 updates, Monday-Friday and on weekends as necessary, for the foreseeable future.
For more information about COVID-19 prevention and more, call the State’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-877-4304 or visit Coronavirus.wv.gov. |