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WV COVID Hospitalizations at Highest Levels since Mid-June

July 28th, 2021 by WCBC Radio

COVID-19 hospitalizations in West Virginia have increased to levels not seen since mid-June, as vaccination rates continue to be stagnant: the state’s dashboard says 56.3% of residents over the age of 12 have been fully vaccinated.

According to the Department and Health and Human Resources, there were 1,758 active cases Wednesday after 196 cases were added.

Three additional deaths in the state were reported on Wednesday. None were in the WCBC listening area.