Department of Health, Department of Health Facilities, and Department of Human Services

11/30/2021

DHHR reports as of November 30, 2021, there are currently 5,800 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,868 deaths attributed...more

11/30/2021

DHHR announced applications for the Low-Income Energy Assistance Program will be accepted beginning Wednesday, December 1, 2021, and ending at the close of business on Monday, January 31, 2022, or until funds are exhausted. ...more

11/29/2021

DHHR reports as of November 29, 2021, there are currently 5,991 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,837 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/29/2021

Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event December 7 in Princeton...more

11/24/2021

DHHR reports as of November 24, 2021, there are currently 6,754 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 47 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,817 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/23/2021

DHHR reports as of November 23, 2021, there are currently 6,733 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 13 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,770 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/22/2021

DHHR reports as of November 22, 2021, there are currently 6,996 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 32 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,757* deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/22/2021

Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Events in Morgantown and Weston...more

11/19/2021

DHHR reports as of November 19, 2021, there are currently 7,275 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 10 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,726* deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/18/2021

DHHR reports as of November 18, 2021, there are currently 6,934 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,717 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/17/2021

DHHR reports as of November 17, 2021, there are currently 6,462 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 22 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,698 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/16/2021

DHHR reports as of November 16, 2021, there are currently 6,200 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 40 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,676 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/15/2021

DHHR reports as of November 15, 2021, there are currently 6,436 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 26 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,636 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/12/2021

DHHR) reports as of November 12, 2021, there are currently 6,727 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been no deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,610 deaths attributed to CO...more

11/11/2021

DHHR reports as of November 11, 2021, there are currently 6,484 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 18 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,610 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/10/2021

DHHR reports as of November 10, 2021, there are currently 6,115 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,592 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/09/2021

DHHR reports as of November 9, 2021, there are currently 5,937 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 20 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,568 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/08/2021

DHHR reports as of November 8, 2021, there are currently 6,318 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 30 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,548 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/05/2021

DHHR reports as of November 5, 2021, there are currently 6,823 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 7 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,518 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/05/2021

DHHR, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) and DHHR's Bureau for Social Services are highlighting services available to children in foster care and increasing awareness of adoption issues as part of National Adopti...more

11/04/2021

DHHR reports as of November 4, 2021, there are currently 6,662 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 21 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,511 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/03/2021

DHHR reports as of November 3, 2021, there are currently 6,635 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 15 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,490 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/03/2021

DHHR Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) highlighted positive effects from the temporary benefit increase for purchasing additional fruits and vegetables. ...more

11/02/2021

DHHR reports as of November 2, 2021, there are currently 6,597 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 25 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,475 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

11/01/2021

DHHR reports as of November 1, 2021, there are currently 6,940 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,450 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/29/2021

DHHR reports as of October 29, 2021, there are currently 7,629 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,426 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/29/2021

​Cabinet Secretary Bill J. Crouch of the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources congratulates Dr. Rahul Gupta as the newly confirmed director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy....more

10/28/2021

DHHR reports as of October 28, 2021, there are currently 7,532 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 63 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,409 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/28/2021

DHHR's Office of Drug Control Policy and the Governor’s Council on Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment are hosting six virtual public forums to allow residents to review and provide comment to the 2022 West Virginia Substance Use Response Plan. ...more

10/27/2021

DHHR reports as of October 27, 2021, there are currently 7,478 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 30 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,346 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/26/2021

DHHR reports as of October 26, 2021, there are currently 7,366 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 24 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,316 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/26/2021

Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Event November 4 in Elkins...more

10/25/2021

DHHR reports as of October 25, 2021, there are currently 7,867 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 29 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,292 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/25/2021

Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Events in Eastern Panhandle...more

10/22/2021

DHHR reports as of October 22, 2021, there are currently 8,746 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 25 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,263 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/21/2021

DHHR reports as of October 21, 2021, there are currently 8,634 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,238 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more

10/20/2021

DHHR reports as of October 20, 2021, there are currently 8,469 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 74 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,219 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/20/2021

The WV Office of Medical Cannabis will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 27 at the Municipal Building, 1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV....more

10/19/2021

DHHR reports as of October 19, 2021, there are currently 8,535 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 11 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,145 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/19/2021

WIC is encouraging parents and caregivers to follow the ABCs of safe sleep practices as part of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Infant Safe Sleep Awareness Month. ...more

10/18/2021

DHHR reports as of October 18, 2021, there are currently 9,033 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 28 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,134* deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/15/2021

DHHR reports as of October 15, 2021, there are currently 10,213 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 60 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,108 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/14/2021

DHHR reports as of October 14, 2021, there are currently 9,904 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 50 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 4,048 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/13/2021

DHHR reports as of October 13, 2021, there are currently 9,703 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been three deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,998 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/13/2021

Office of Medical Cannabis to Host Patient Sign Up Events in Northern Panhandle...more

10/12/2021

DHHR reports as of October 12, 2021, there are currently 9,861 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 19 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,995 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/12/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) announced three local WIC agencies received national recognition for their exemplary breastfeeding programs. ...more

10/11/2021

DHHR reports as of October 11, 2021, there are currently 10,561 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 41 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,976 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/08/2021

DHHR reports as of October 8, 2021, there are currently 11,926 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 70 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,936 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/08/2021

REVISED: DHHR reports as of October 8, 2021, there are currently 11,926 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 70 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,935* deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/07/2021

DHHR reports as of October 7, 2021, there are currently 11,629 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 27 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,866 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/06/2021

DHHR reports as of October 6, 2021, there are currently 11,331 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 65 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,839 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/05/2021

DHHR reports as of October 5, 2021, there are currently 11,348 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been five deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,774 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/04/2021

DHHR reports as of October 4, 2021, there are currently 12,284 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 47 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,769 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

10/01/2021

DHHR reports as of October 1, 2021, there are currently 14,014 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 52 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,722 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/30/2021

DHHR reports as of September 30, 2021, there are currently 13,736 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 28 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,670 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more

09/29/2021

DHHR reports as of September 29, 2021, there are currently 13,344 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 64 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,642 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/29/2021

DHHR Office of Drug Control Policy and Bureau for Social Services recently launched the Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) pilot program in Putnam County. ...more

09/28/2021

DHHR reports as of September 28, 2021, there are currently 13,542 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 10 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,578 deaths attributed to COVID-19....more

09/27/2021

DHHR reports as of September 27, 2021, there are currently 14,534 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 45 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,568 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/27/2021

In an effort to publish more timely data, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Office of Drug Control Policy (ODCP) has added monthly confirmed overdose deaths and deaths pending investigation to its Fatal Overdoses Dashboard....more

09/24/2021

DHHR reports as of September 24, 2021, there are currently 16,223 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 31 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,523 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/23/2021

DHHR reports as of September 23, 2021, there are currently 15,177 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 25 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,492 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/22/2021

DHHR reports as of September 22, 2021, there are currently 15,280 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 26 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,467 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/21/2021

DHHR reports as of September 21, 2021, there are currently 17,435 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 17 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,441 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/20/2021

DHHR reports as of September 20, 2021, there are currently 21,490 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 54 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 3,424 deaths attributed to COVID-19. ...more

09/20/2021

The WV Office of Medical Cannabis, under the DHHR Bureau for Public Health, will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, Se...more

09/17/2021

DHHR reports as of September 17, 2021, there have been 3,664,554 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 219,439 total cases and 3,370 deaths. ...more

09/16/2021

DHHR reports as of September 16, 2021, there have been 3,644,765 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 217,119 total cases and 3,313 deaths....more

09/15/2021

DHHR reports as of September 15, 2021, there have been 3,624,248 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 214,984 total cases and 3,296 deaths. ...more

09/14/2021

DHHR reports as of September 14, 2021, there have been 3,607,642 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 213,179 total cases and 3,261 deaths. ...more

09/13/2021

DHHR reports as of September 13, 2021, there have been 3,597,992 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 211,706 total cases and 3,238 deaths....more

09/13/2021

As part of its routine screening for Legionella and because of issues detected in April 2021, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital, operated by WVDHHR, has detected a recurrence of Legionella bateria....more

09/10/2021

DHHR reports as of September 10, 2021, there have been 3,544,131 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 205,783 total cases and 3,207 deaths....more

09/09/2021

DHHR reports as of September 9, 2021, there have been 3,523,950 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 203,403 total cases and 3,189 deaths....more

09/07/2021

DHHR reports as of September 7, 2021, there have been 3,496,138 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 200,308 total cases and 3,151 deaths....more

09/06/2021

DHHR reports as of September 6, 2021, there have been 3,491,052 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 199,300 total cases and 3,148 deaths....more

09/03/2021

DHHR reports as of September 3, 2021, there have been 3,443,857 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 194,863 total cases and 3,124 deaths. ...more

09/02/2021

DHHR reports as of September 2, 2021, there have been 3,427,066 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 192,788 total cases and 3,117 deaths....more

09/02/2021

(DHHR today announced a Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) supplemental payment will be issued to individuals who received LIEAP in the 2021 program year. ...more

09/01/2021

DHHR reports as of September 1, 2021, there have been 3,408,287 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 191,156 total cases and 3,106 deaths. ...more

08/31/2021

DHHR reports as of August 31, 2021, there have been 3,393,226 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 189,690 total cases and 3,084 deaths. ...more

08/30/2021

DHHR reports as of August 30, 2021, there have been 3,385,377 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 188,660 total cases and 3,074 deaths....more

08/27/2021

DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health was awarded one of four grants under the State Pilot Grant Program for Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. ...more

08/27/2021

DHHR reports as of August 27, 2021, there have been 3,345,070 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 184,682 total cases and 3,054 deaths....more

08/26/2021

DHHR reports as of August 26, 2021, there have been 3,331,763 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 183,354 total cases and 3,049 deaths....more

08/26/2021

DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill J. Crouch today appointed Kenneth “Brian” Shreves as director of the Office of Emergency Medical Services within DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health. ...more

08/25/2021

DHHR reports as of August 25, 2021, there have been 3,315,393 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 181,906 total cases and 3,036 deaths. ...more

08/24/2021

DHHR reports as of August 24, 2021, there have been 3,304,506 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 180,804 total cases and 3,017 deaths....more

08/23/2021

DHHR reports as of August 23, 2021, there have been 3,297,722 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 180,019 total cases and 3,016 deaths. ...more

08/20/2021

DHHR reports as of August 20, 2021, there have been 3,269,169 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 177,533 total cases and 3,008 deaths. ...more

08/19/2021

DHHR reports as of August 19, 2021, there have been 3,259,238 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 176,608 total cases and 3,001 deaths....more

08/18/2021

DHHR reports as of August 18, 2021, there have been 3,246,888 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 175,639 total cases and 2,997 deaths. ...more

08/17/2021

DHHR reports as of August 17, 2021, there have been 3,235,878 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 174,818 total cases and 2,990 deaths. ...more

08/16/2021

DHHR reports as of August 16, 2021, there have been 3,230,456 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 173,479 total cases and 2,978 deaths....more

08/16/2021

DHHR issued a health alert to health providers and other partners with recommendations for an additional dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines for immunocompromised individuals. ...more

08/13/2021

DHHR reports as of August 13, 2021, there have been 3,207,734 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 171,950 total cases and 2,976 deaths. ...more

08/12/2021

DHHR reports as of August 12, 2021, there have been 3,198,891 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 171,707 total cases and 2,975 deaths. ...more

08/12/2021

The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis will host a public sign up event for medical cannabis patients from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 25 at the West Virginia University School of Public Health facility in Morgantown....more

08/11/2021

DHHR reports as of August 11, 2021, there have been 3,189,347 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 171,202 total cases and 2,974 deaths. ...more

08/10/2021

DHHR reports as of August 10, 2021, there have been 3,180,854 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 170,656 total cases and 2,972 deaths. ...more

08/09/2021

DHHR reports as of August 9, 2021, there have been 3,176,205 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 170,199 total cases and 2,972 deaths. ...more

08/06/2021

DHHR reports as of August 6, 2021, there have been 3,158,359 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 169,162 total cases and 2,965 deaths. ...more

08/05/2021

DHHR reports as of August 5, 2021, there have been 3,150,938 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 168,733 total cases and 2,961 deaths. ...more

08/04/2021

DHHR reports as of August 4, 2021, there have been 3,144,242 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 168,330 total cases and 2,956 deaths. ...more

08/03/2021

DHHR reports as of August 3, 2021, there have been 3,137,464 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 167,948 total cases and 2,954 deaths. ...more

08/03/2021

DHHR's Bureau for Public Health, along with the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department and U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today presented final recommendations from the CDC regarding the HIV outbreak in Kanawha County. ...more

08/02/2021

DHHR reports as of August 2, 2021, there have been 3,133,703 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 167,681 total cases and 2,949 deaths. ...more

08/02/2021

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07/30/2021

DHHR reports as of July 30, 2021, there have been 3,120,149 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 167,016 total cases and 2,946 deaths. ...more

07/29/2021

DHHR reports as of July 29, 2021, there have been 3,115,799 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 166,748 total cases and 2,944 deaths. ...more

07/28/2021

DHHR reports as of July 28, 2021, there have been 3,110,060 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 166,493 total cases and 2,939 deaths. ...more

07/27/2021

DHHR reports as of July 27, 2021, there have been 3,104,392 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 166,297 total cases and 2,936 deaths. ...more

07/26/2021

DHHR reports as of July 26, 2021, there have been 3,101,280 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 166,108 total cases and 2,936 deaths. ...more

07/23/2021

DHHR reports as of July 23, 2021, there have been 3,090,636 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 165,702 total cases and 2,936 deaths. ...more

07/22/2021

DHHR reports as of July 22, 2021, there have been 3,085,832 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 165,524 total cases and 2,934 deaths. ...more

07/22/2021

DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill J. Crouch announced the appointment of Jeffrey Pack as Commissioner of DHHR’s newly created Bureau for Social Services, effective August 2, 2021....more

07/21/2021

DHHR reports as of July 21, 2021, there have been 3,081,025 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 165,398 total cases and 2,920 deaths. ...more

07/20/2021

DHHR reports as of July 20, 2021, there have been 3,076,810 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 165,259 total cases and 2,919 deaths. ...more

07/20/2021

The WV Office of Medical Cannabis will host a public signup event for medical cannabis patients from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Monday, July 26 in the first floor conference room of the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department/...more

07/19/2021

DHHR reports as of July 19, 2021, there have been 3,074,024 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 165,177 total cases and 2,919 deaths. ...more

07/16/2021

DHHR Cabinet Secretary Bill J. Crouch today appointed Cammie Chapman as Interim Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Children and Families, effective July 16 at 5:00 p.m....more

07/16/2021

DHHR reports as of July 16, 2021, there have been 3,064,208 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,933 total cases and 2,919 deaths. ...more

07/15/2021

DHHR reports as of July 15, 2021, there have been 3,060,485 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,843 total cases and 2,917 deaths. ...more

07/14/2021

DHHR reports as of July 14, 2021, there have been 3,056,269 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,763 total cases and 2,916 deaths. ...more

07/14/2021

After issuing an administrative order on July 2, 2021 to the Clarksburg Water Board, the Bureau for Public Health, today issued a notice of violation for failure of compliance. ...more

07/13/2021

DHHR reports as of July 13, 2021, there have been 3,051,586 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,685 total cases and 2,909 deaths. ...more

07/13/2021

All West Virginians, age 12 years and older, are encouraged to receive a COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic. ...more

07/12/2021

DHHR reports as of July 12, 2021, there have been 3,048,932 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,625 total cases and 2,909 deaths. ...more

07/12/2021

DHHR, as part of its ongoing partnership with Shatterproof, is collecting information from addiction treatment providers for ATLAS (Addiction Treatment Locator, Assessment, and Standards Platform). ...more

07/09/2021

DHHR reports as of July 9, 2021, there have been 3,039,147 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,465 total cases and 2,908 deaths. ...more

07/09/2021

DHHR and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency are partnering to assist the Clarksburg Water System in their efforts to identify and test older homes with lead service lines that may cause elevated lead levels in drinking water. ...more

07/08/2021

DHHR reports as of July 8, 2021, there have been 3,034,702 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,399 total cases and 2,904 deaths. ...more

07/07/2021

DHHR reports as of July 7, 2021, there have been 3,030,600 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,346 total cases and 2,901 deaths. ...more

07/06/2021

DHHR reports as of July 6, 2021, there have been 3,027,206 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,279 total cases and 2,901 deaths. ...more

07/06/2021

Governor Jim Justice has appointed Tia L. Welch, of Charleston, as Executive Director of the West Virginia Human Rights Commission, an agency under the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources....more

07/02/2021

DHHR reports as of July 2, 2021, there have been 3,016,020 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,149 total cases and 2,899 deaths. ...more

07/02/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in July...more

07/01/2021

DHHR reports as of July 1, 2021, there have been 3,012,199 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,097 total cases and 2,897 deaths. ...more

06/30/2021

DHHR reports as of June 30, 2021, there have been 3,008,327 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 164,041 total cases and 2,891 deaths. ...more

06/30/2021

DHHR Bureau for Children and Families will begin accepting school clothing allowance applications on July 1, 2021, for eligible children enrolled in West Virginia schools. ...more

06/29/2021

DHHR reports as of June 29, 2021, there have been 3,004,339 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,992 total cases and 2,879 deaths. ...more

06/28/2021

DHHR reports as of June 28, 2021, there have been 3,001,257 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,967 total cases and 2,878 deaths. ...more

06/28/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics June 28-July 1, 2021...more

06/25/2021

DHHR reports as of June 25, 2021, there have been 2,990,975 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,804 total cases and 2,876 deaths....more

06/24/2021

DHHR reports as of June 24, 2021, there have been 2,986,740 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,744 total cases and 2,876 deaths....more

06/24/2021

DHHR's Bureau for Public Health met with local and federal partners today to share preliminary findings from the CDC regarding the HIV outbreak in Kanawha County. ...more

06/23/2021

DHHR reports as of June 23, 2021, there have been 2,982,657 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,689 total cases and 2,872 deaths....more

06/23/2021

WV residents who did not receive SNAP and who lived or worked in Cabell, Kanawha, Mingo, and Wayne counties and were impacted by flooding may be eligible for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits. ...more

06/22/2021

DHHR reports as of June 22, 2021, there have been 2,978,347 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,627 total cases and 2,870 deaths....more

06/19/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics June 20-26, 2021...more

06/17/2021

DHHR reports as of June 17, 2021, there have been 2,960,825 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,382 total cases and 2,863 deaths....more

06/17/2021

DHHR Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and Pacify, a health technology company that provides 24/7 infant feeding support to parents, announced the Diversity in Lactation Consulting scholarship winner. ...more

06/16/2021

DHHR reports as of June 16, 2021, there have been 2,955,717 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,311 total cases and 2,861 deaths....more

06/15/2021

DHHR reports as of June 15, 2021, there have been 2,950,858 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,221 total cases and 2,856 deaths....more

06/14/2021

DHHR reports as of June 14, 2021, there have been 2,947,986 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 163,144 total cases and 2,853 deaths....more

06/14/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics June 14-19, 2021...more

06/14/2021

DHHR Bureau for Behavioral Health (BBH) has awarded $425,000 in grant funding to the Marshall University Research Corporation (MURC) to pilot the WV Behavioral Health Workforce and Health Equity Training Center. ...more

06/11/2021

DHHR reports as of June 11, 2021, there have been 2,936,873 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,939 total cases and 2,849 deaths....more

06/10/2021

DHHR reports as of June 10, 2021, there have been 2,966,404 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,845 total cases and 2,848 deaths....more

06/09/2021

DHHR reports as of June 9, 2021, there have been 2,961,098 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,726 total cases and 2,846 deaths....more

06/08/2021

DHHR reports as of June 8, 2021, there have been 2,955,954 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,636 total cases and 2,822 deaths....more

06/08/2021

DHHR Bureau for Children and Families, Division of Early Care and Education (ECE) today announced the Breastfeeding Friendly Child Care designation for West Virginia childcare providers....more

06/07/2021

DHHR reports as of June 7, 2021, there have been 2,952,473 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,540 total cases and 2,821 deaths....more

06/05/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics June 7-12, 2021...more

06/04/2021

DHHR reports as of June 4, 2021, there have been 2,939,109 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,232 total cases and 2,813 deaths....more

06/03/2021

DHHR reports as of June 3, 2021, there have been 2,932,854 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 162,111 total cases and 2,807 deaths....more

06/02/2021

DHHR reports as of June 2, 2021, there have been 2,926,850 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 161,967 total cases and 2,800 deaths....more

06/01/2021

DHHR reports as of June 1, 2021, there have been 2,923,215 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 161,858 total cases and 2,797 deaths....more

05/28/2021

DHHR reports as of May 28, 2021, there have been 2,909,073 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 161,287 total cases and 2,792 deaths....more

05/28/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics May 31 – June 5, 2021...more

05/27/2021

DHHR reports as of May 27, 2021, there have been 2,903,276 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 161,046 total cases and 2,792 deaths....more

05/26/2021

DHHR reports as of May 26, 2021, there have been 2,896,091 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 160,777 total cases and 2,788 deaths....more

05/25/2021

DHHR reports as of May 25, 2021, there have been 2,889,332 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 160,587 total cases and 2,782 deaths....more

05/24/2021

DHHR reports as of May 24, 2021, there have been 2,885,043 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 160,354 total cases and 2,775 deaths....more

05/24/2021

DHHR today announced its Vital Registration Office located in the Diamond building at 350 Capitol Street in Charleston has reopened walk-up services to individuals. ...more

05/23/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics May 24-29, 2021...more

05/21/2021

DHHR reports as of May 21, 2021, there have been 2,870,079 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 159,735 total cases and 2,772 deaths....more

05/20/2021

DHHR reports as of May 20, 2021, there have been 2,862,424 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 159,450 total cases and 2,769 deaths....more

05/19/2021

The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) is extending expiration dates for those patients who register early for a medical cannabis card. ...more

05/19/2021

DHHR reports as of May 19, 2021, there have been 2,855,156 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 159,149 total cases and 2,767 deaths....more

05/18/2021

DHHR reports as of May 18, 2021, there have been 2,845,385 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 158,888 total cases and 2,763 deaths....more

05/17/2021

DHHR reports as of May 17, 2021, there have been 2,842,127 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 158,643 total cases and 2,762 deaths....more

05/17/2021

The Office of Nutrition Services today announced participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) will receive a temporary benefit increase for the purchase of additional fruits and vegetables. ...more

05/16/2021

DHHR reports as of May 16, 2021, there have been 2,838,761 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 158,468 total cases and 2,761 deaths....more

05/15/2021

DHHR reports as of May 15, 2021, there have been 2,832,906 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 158,230 total cases and 2,757 deaths....more

05/15/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics May 17-22, 2021...more

05/14/2021

DHHR reports as of May 14, 2021, there have been 2,824,455 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 157,923 total cases and 2,756 deaths....more

05/13/2021

DHHR reports as of May 13, 2021, there have been 2,817,189 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 157,626 total cases and 2,751 deaths....more

05/12/2021

DHHR reports as of May 12, 2021, there have been 2,808,501 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 157,215 total cases and 2,748 deaths....more

05/12/2021

Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital today announced that recent water tests did not detect Legionella bacteria. ...more

05/12/2021

DHHR today announced the addition of online purchasing at St. Mary’s Galaxy for West Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits....more

05/12/2021

West Virginia to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to 12-15 year olds following the action of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. ...more

05/11/2021

DHHR reports as of May 11, 2021, there have been 2,800,152 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 156,875 total cases and 2,734 deaths....more

05/11/2021

DHHR today announced the addition of online purchasing at Giant Eagle for West Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. ...more

05/10/2021

DHHR reports as of May 10, 2021, there have been 2,795,243 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 156,617 total cases and 2,729 deaths....more

05/09/2021

DHHR reports as of May 9, 2021, there have been 2,791,498 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 156,406 total cases and 2,726 deaths....more

05/08/2021

DHHR reports as of May 8, 2021, there have been 2,781,925 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 156,001 total cases and 2,726 deaths....more

05/08/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics May 10-15, 2021...more

05/07/2021

DHHR reports as of May 7, 2021, there have been 2,774,600 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 155,680 total cases and 2,719 deaths....more

05/06/2021

DHHR reports as of May 6, 2021, there have been 2,766,533 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 155,341 total cases and 2,713 deaths....more

05/05/2021

DHHR reports as of May 5, 2021, there have been 2,757,291 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 154,956 total cases and 2,707 deaths....more

05/05/2021

DHHR has extended the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to children under the age of six years old who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and are not enrolled in school. ...more

05/04/2021

DHHR reports as of May 4, 2021, there have been 2,746,420 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 154,551 total cases and 2,695 deaths....more

05/03/2021

DHHR reports as of May 3, 2021, there have been 2,740,117 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 154,207 total cases and 2,686 deaths....more

05/03/2021

The West Virginia Office of Medical Cannabis encourages eligible West Virginians with serious medical conditions to register for a medical cannabis patient card at www.medcanwv.org. ...more

05/02/2021

DHHR reports as of May 2, 2021, there have been 2,735,731 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 153,918 total cases and 2,686 deaths....more

05/02/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics May 3-8, 2021...more

05/01/2021

DHHR reports as of May 1, 2021, there have been 2,726,507 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 153,498 total cases and 2,679 deaths....more

04/27/2023

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04/30/2021

DHHR announced that today is the last day to apply for the Emergency Low Income Energy Assistance Program (ELIEAP)....more

04/30/2021

DHHR reports as of April 30, 2021, there have been 2,715,379 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 153,128 total cases and 2,679 deaths....more

04/29/2021

DHHR reports as of April 29, 2021, there have been 2,705,821 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 152,733 total cases and 2,674 total deaths....more

04/28/2021

DHHR reports as of April 28, 2021, there have been 2,696,061 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 152,301 total cases and 2,673 total deaths....more

04/27/2021

DHHR reports as of April 27, 2021, there have been 2,681,995 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 151,848 total cases and 2,662 total deaths....more

04/27/2021

As part of its routine annual water testing for Legionella, Mildred Mitchell-Bateman Hospital has detected Legionella in water from two sinks in the Administration Building. ...more

04/26/2021

DHHR reports as of April 26, 2021, there have been 2,678,080 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 151,671 total cases and 2,821 total deaths....more

04/26/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics April 26-May 1, 2021...more

04/25/2021

DHHR reports as of April 25, 2021, there have been 2,673,838 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 151,382 total cases and 2,821 total deaths....more

04/24/2021

DHHR reports as of April 24, 2021, there have been 2,665,620 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 151,068 total cases and 2,817 total deaths....more

04/23/2021

DHHR reports as of April 23, 2021, there have been 2,654,442 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 150,693 total cases and 2,813 total deaths....more

04/23/2021

DHHR released preliminary data regarding 2020 fatal drug overdoses in the state, indicating an increase in overdose deaths....more

04/22/2021

DHHR reports as of April 22, 2021, there have been 2,643,797 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 150,288 total cases and 2,808 total deaths....more

04/21/2021

DHHR reports as of April 21, 2021, there have been 2,633,918 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 149,888 total cases and 2,800 total deaths....more

04/20/2021

DHHR reports as of April 20, 2021, there have been 2,623,160 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 149,462 total cases and 2,789 total deaths....more

04/19/2021

DHHR reports as of April 19, 2021, there have been 2,615,648 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 149,147 total cases and 2,785 total deaths....more

04/19/2021

Gov. Jim Justice, the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines announced COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held across the state....more

04/18/2021

DHHR reports as of April 18, 2021, there have been 2,611,346 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 148,887 total cases and 2,785 total deaths....more

04/17/2021

DHHR reports as of April 17, 2021, there have been 2,602,762 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 148,517 total cases and 2,780 total deaths....more

04/16/2021

DHHR reports as of April 16, 2021, there have been 2,592,544 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 148,071 total cases and 2,777 total deaths....more

04/15/2021

DHHR reports as of April 15, 2021, there have been 2,581,721 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 147,596 total cases and 2,772 total deaths....more

04/14/2021

DHHR reports as of April 14, 2021, there have been 2,571,122 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 147,203 total cases and 2,756 total deaths....more

04/13/2021

DHHR reports as of April 13, 2021, there have been 2,560,842 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 146,790 total cases and 2,747 total deaths....more

04/13/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reminds residents of free COVID-19 testing events in Nicholas County in West Virginia. ...more

04/12/2021

DHHR reports as of April 12, 2021, there have been 2,552,579 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 146,462 total cases and 2,745 total deaths....more

04/11/2021

DHHR reports as of April 11, 2021, there have been 2,548,540 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 146,169 total cases and 2,745 total deaths....more

04/11/2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held across the state April 11-17, 2021....more

04/10/2021

DHHR reports as of April 10, 2021, there have been 2,541,058 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 145,754 total cases and 2,742 total deaths....more

04/10/2021

DHHR announced additional free COVID-19 testing events in three southern counties in West Virginia. ...more

04/09/2021

DHHR reports as of April 9, 2021, there have been 2,530,726 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 145,299 total cases and 2,737 total deaths....more

04/08/2021

DHHR reports as of April 8, 2021, there have been 2,518,760 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 144,820 total cases and 2,735 total deaths....more

04/08/2021

DHHR Bureau for Public Health, Division of Health Promotion and Chronic Disease (HPCD) today announced five communities as recipients of the Healthy People Healthy Places designation, recognizing their commitment to supporting healthy choices. ...more

04/07/2021

DHHR reports as of April 7, 2021, there have been 2,508,198 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 144,374 total cases and 2,722 total deaths....more

04/07/2021

DHHR's Bureau for Children and Families has been granted approval by the federal government to issue emergency supplemental allotments to households currently receiving SNAP as part of an ongoing response to COVID-19....more

04/06/2021

DHHR reports as of April 6, 2021, there have been 2,499,807 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 144,010 total cases and 2,707 total deaths....more

04/05/2021

DHHR reports as of April 5, 2021, there have been 2,492,013 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 143,733 total cases and 2,696 total deaths....more

04/05/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced additional free COVID-19 testing events in eight counties. ...more

04/04/2021

DHHR reports as of April 4, 2021, there have been 2,488,126 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 143,456 total cases and 2,695 total deaths....more

04/04/2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held across the state April 5-11, 2021....more

04/03/2021

DHHR reports as of April 3, 2021, there have been 2,482,239 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 143,106 total cases and 2,693 total deaths....more

04/02/2021

DHHR reports as of April 2, 2021, there have been 2,470,989 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 142,653 total cases and 2,688 total deaths....more

04/01/2021

DHHR reports as of April 1, 2021, there have been 2,458,806 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 142,233 total cases and 2,683 total deaths....more

03/31/2021

DHHR reports as of March 31, 2021, there have been 2,447,894 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 141,738 total cases and 2,676 total deaths....more

03/30/2021

DHHR reports as of March 30, 2021, there have been 2,438,840 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 141,332 total cases and 2,640 total deaths....more

03/30/2021

DHHR's Office of Nutrition Services was recently awarded a Special Project Innovation Grant by the Council of State Governments (CSG). ...more

03/29/2021

DHHR reports as of March 29, 2021, there have been 2,429,374 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 140,991 total cases and 2,638 total deaths....more

03/29/2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held across the state March 29-April 3, 2021....more

03/29/2021

DHHR Bureau for Medical Services recently announced federal changes to the Take Me Home Transition Program to expand program eligibility to more residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. ...more

03/28/2021

DHHR reports as of March 28, 2021, there have been 2,422,755 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 140,613 total cases and 2,634 total deaths....more

03/27/2021

DHHR reports as of March 27, 2021, there have been 2,418,229 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 140,316 total cases and 2,631 total deaths....more

03/26/2021

DHHR reports as of March 26, 2021, there have been 2,405,746 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 139,750 total cases and 2,628 total deaths....more

03/25/2021

DHHR reports as of March 25, 2021, there have been 2,393,602 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 139,251 total cases and 2,624 total deaths....more

03/25/2021

DHHR has awarded grants to the schools of medicine at both Marshall University and West Virginia University (WVU) to facilitate the creation of a statewide infection prevention network. ...more

03/24/2021

DHHR reports as of March 24, 2021, there have been 2,382,655 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 138,818 total cases and 2,619 total deaths....more

03/24/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) announced additional free COVID-19 testing events in Doddridge County. ...more

03/23/2021

DHHR reports as of March 23, 2021, there have been 2,373,790 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 138,429 total cases and 2,613 total deaths....more

03/22/2021

DHHR reports as of March 22, 2021, there have been 2,364,411 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 138,102 total cases and 2,612 total deaths....more

03/22/2021

COVID-19 Vaccines announced COVID-19 vaccine clinics for March 22-27, 2021....more

03/22/2021

DHHR announced applications for ELIEAP will be accepted beginning today and ending at the close of business on Friday, April 30, 2021, or until funds are exhausted. ...more

03/21/2021

DHHR reports as of March 21, 2021, there have been 2,359,696 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 137,826 total cases and 2,606 total deaths....more

03/20/2021

DHHR reports as of March 20, 2021, there have been 2,354,039 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 137,478 total cases and 2,600 total deaths....more

03/19/2021

DHHR reports as of March 19, 2021, there have been 2,341,373 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 137,092 total cases and 2,600 total deaths....more

03/19/2021

The Offices of Medical Cannabis and Laboratory Services awarded a laboratory permit for medical cannabis testing to Analabs Inc., of Crab Orchard, WV. ...more

03/18/2021

DHHR reports as of March 18, 2021, there have been 2,330,287 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 136,716 total cases and 2,570 total deaths....more

03/18/2021

DHHR announced additional free COVID-19 testing event will be offered in Nicholas County due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. ...more

03/18/2021

DHHR announced additional free COVID-19 testing events in Hardy County due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. ...more

03/18/2021

DHHR announced additional free COVID-19 testing events in Webster County due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. ...more

03/17/2021

DHHR reports as of March 17, 2021, there have been 2,320,735 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 136,334 total cases and 2,565 total deaths....more

03/16/2021

DHHR reports as of March 16, 2021, there have been 2,311,744 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 136,019 total cases and 2,546 total deaths....more

03/15/2021

DHHR reports as of March 15, 2021, there have been 2,301,692 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 135,678 total cases and 2,531 total deaths....more

03/14/2021

DHHR reports as of March 14, 2021, there have been 2,298,144 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 135,468 total cases and 2,530 total deaths....more

03/14/2021

Vaccination clinics - March 16-20, 2021...more

03/13/2021

DHHR reports as of March 13, 2021, there have been 2,289,234 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 135,149 total cases and 2519 total deaths....more

03/12/2021

DHHR reports as of March 12, 2021, there have been 2,280,054 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 134,842 total cases and 2,511 total deaths....more

03/11/2021

DHHR reports as of March 11, 2021, there have been 2,268,871 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 134,496 total cases and 2,338 total deaths....more

03/10/2021

DHHR reports as of March 10, 2021, there have been 2,258,974 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 134,158 total cases and 2,330 total deaths....more

03/10/2021

As part of its ongoing quality assurance process, DHHR learned that more than 65 West Virginia healthcare facilities did not follow COVID-19 death reporting protocols....more

03/09/2021

DHHR reports as of March 9, 2021, there have been 2,249,748 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 133,856 total cases and 2,326 total deaths....more

03/08/2021

DHHR reports as of March 8, 2021, there have been 2,241,637 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 133,627 total cases and 2,325 total deaths....more

03/08/2021

COVID-19 Vaccines announced COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held across the state - March 8-13, 2021....more

03/07/2021

DHHR reports as of March 7, 2021, there have been 2,236,551 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 133,445 total cases and 2,325 total deaths....more

03/06/2021

DHHR reports as of March 6, 2021, there have been 2,230,102 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 133,290 total cases and 2,323 total deaths....more

03/05/2021

DHHR reports as of March 5, 2021, there have been 2,218,488 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 132,964 total cases and 2,318 total deaths....more

03/04/2021

DHHR reports as of March 4, 2021, there have been 2,207,676 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 132,677 total cases and 2,309 total deaths....more

03/03/2021

DHHR reports as of March 3, 2021, there have been 2,198,226 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 132,416 total cases and 2,309 total deaths....more

03/03/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health, Office of Nutrition Services recognizes March as National Nutrition Month. ...more

03/02/2021

DHHR reports as of March 2, 2021, there have been 2,190,037 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 132,184 total cases and 2,301 total deaths....more

03/01/2021

DHHR Bureau for Public Health recently received funding from the National Association of Chronic Disease Directors to promote healthy living and reduce social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

02/28/2021

DHHR reports as of February 28, 2021, there have been 2,177,707 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 131,855 total cases and 2,300 total deaths....more

02/28/2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics March 2-7, 2021...more

02/27/2021

DHHR reports as of February 27, 2021, there have been 2,167,906 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 131,580 total cases and 2,297 total deaths....more

02/26/2021

DHHR reports as of February 26, 2021, there have been 2,157,910 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 131,234 total cases and 2,291 total deaths....more

02/25/2021

DHHR reports as of February 25, 2021, there have been 2,147,276 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 130,813 total cases and 2,290 total deaths....more

02/24/2021

DHHR reports as of February 24, 2021, there have been 2,135,914 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 130,382 total cases and 2,285 total deaths....more

02/23/2021

DHHR reports as of February 23, 2021, there have been 2,127,566 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 130,139 total cases and 2,274 total deaths....more

02/22/2021

DHHR reports as of February 22, 2021, there have been 2,119,158 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 129,854 total cases and 2,263 total deaths....more

02/21/2021

DHHR reports as of February 21, 2021, there have been 2,115,332 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 129,616 total cases and 2,261 total deaths....more

02/21/2021

COVID-19 Vaccines clinics announced through Operation Save Our Wisdom - Feb. 22-28, 2021....more

02/20/2021

DHHR reports as of February 20, 2021, there have been 2,108,319 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 129,364 total cases and 2,254 total deaths....more

02/19/2021

DHHR reports as of February 19, 2021, there have been 2,099,685 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 129,055 total cases and 2,248 total deaths....more

02/19/2021

Three cases of the COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7, or more commonly referred to as the UK Variant, have been detected in West Virginia. ...more

02/18/2021

DHHR reports as of February 18, 2021, there have been 2,090,402 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 128,760 total cases and 2,236 total deaths....more

02/18/2021

DHHR recently renewed federal waivers allowing for continued safe operation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children during the COVID-19 pandemic. ...more

02/17/2021

DHHR reports as of February 17, 2021, there have been 2,080,541 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 128,405 total cases and 2,225 total deaths....more

02/17/2021

DHHR today announced the addition of online purchasing at Food Lion for West Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. ...more

02/16/2021

DHHR reports as of February 16, 2021, there have been 2,072,362 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 128,117 total cases and 2,216 total deaths....more

02/15/2021

DHHR reports as of February 15, 2021, there have been 2,065,565 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 127,889 total cases and 2,212 total deaths....more

02/14/2021

DHHR reports as of February 14, 2021, there have been 2,060,162 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 127,588 total cases and 2,210 total deaths....more

02/14/2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held in all 55 counties across the state through Operation Save Our Wisdom....more

02/13/2021

DHHR reports as of February 13, 2021, there have been 2,053,636 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 127,282 total cases and 2,201 total deaths....more

02/12/2021

DHHR reports as of February 12, 2021, there have been 2,043,213 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 126,887 total cases and 2,200 total deaths....more

02/11/2021

DHHR reports as of February 11, 2021, there have been 2,028,981 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 126,420 total cases and 2,187 total deaths....more

02/11/2021

DHHR today announced after 40 years of litigation and negotiations, the Hartley case, also known as E.H., et al. v. Matin, et al., has been dismissed....more

02/10/2021

DHHR reports as of February 10, 2021, there have been 2,016,368 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 125,951 total cases and 2,175 total deaths....more

02/09/2021

DHHR reports as of February 9, 2021, there have been 2,007,316 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 125,522 total cases and 2,150 total deaths....more

02/08/2021

DHHR reports as of February 8, 2021, there have been 1,999,295 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 125,106 total cases and 2,131 total deaths....more

02/08/2021

COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held in all 55 counties across the state Feb. 9-13, 2021 through Operation Save Our Wisdom....more

02/07/2021

DHHR reports as of February 7, 2021, there have been 1,992,366 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 124,708 total cases and 2,129 total deaths....more

02/06/2021

DHHR reports as of February 6, 2021, there have been 1,983,050 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 124,190 total cases and 2,119 total deaths....more

02/05/2021

DHHR reports as of February 5, 2021, there have been 1,970,429 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 123,641 total cases and 2,100 total deaths....more

02/04/2021

DHHR reports as of February 4, 2021, there have been 1,955,795 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 123,044 total cases and 2,080 total deaths....more

02/03/2021

DHHR reports as of February 3, 2021, there have been 1,943,848 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 122,470 total cases and 2,058 total deaths....more

02/02/2021

DHHR reports as of February 2, 2021, there have been 1,935,299 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 121,935 total cases and 2,031 total deaths....more

02/02/2021

Today Gov. Jim Justice, the DHHR, and the WV JIATF for COVID-19 Vaccines announced the COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held in all 55 counties throughout the state Feb. 3-6 through Operation Save Our Wisdom....more

02/01/2021

DHHR reports as of February 1, 2021, there have been 1,926,680 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 121,425 total cases and 2,028 total deaths....more

02/01/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Public Health announced the release of the updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans for 2020-2025, Make Every Bite Count. ...more

01/01/2022

DHHR has received reports of individuals receiving spam text messages asking them to validate their driver’s license through the state’s Division of Motor Vehicles in partnership with the CDC....more

01/31/2021

DHHR reports as of January 31, 2021, there have been 1,921,654 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 121,001 total cases and 2,024 total deaths....more

01/30/2021

DHHR reports as of January 30, 2021, there have been 1,913,068 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 120,340 total cases and 2,015 total deaths....more

01/29/2021

DHHR reports as of January 29, 2021, there have been 1,899,155 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 119,467 total cases and 2,006 total deaths....more

01/29/2021

DHHR's Bureau for Public Health, Office of Medical Cannabis (OMC) announced the successful applicants for medical cannabis dispensary permits....more

01/28/2021

DHHR reports as of January 28, 2021, there have been 1,882,860 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 118,562 total cases and 1,983 total deaths....more

01/28/2021

DHHR today announced the application period for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) has been extended until the close of business on Friday, February 5, 2021....more

01/27/2021

DHHR reports as of January 27, 2021, there have been 1,867,235 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 117,775 total cases and 1,953 total deaths....more

01/26/2021

DHHR reports as of January 26, 2021, there have been 1,857,255 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 116,978 total cases and 1,928 total deaths....more

01/25/2021

DHHR reports as of January 25, 2021, there have been 1,842,725 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 115,839 total cases and 1,899 total deaths....more

01/25/2021

Today Gov. Jim Justice, DHHR, and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines announced the COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held this week through Operation Save Our Wisdom. ...more

01/24/2021

DHHR reports as of January 24, 2021, there have been 1,837,747 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 115,307 total cases and 1,895 total deaths....more

01/24/2021

West Virginians will now have access to a COVID-19 vaccination pre-registration tool available statewide....more

01/23/2021

DHHR reports as of January 23, 2021, there have been 1,831,351 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 114,752 total cases and 1,872 total deaths....more

01/22/2021

DHHR reports as of January 22, 2021, there have been 1,820,409 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 113,615 total cases and 1,856 total deaths....more

01/21/2021

DHHR reports as of January 21, 2021, there have been 1,801,381 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 112,617 total cases and 1,849 total deaths....more

01/20/2021

DHHR reports as of January 20, 2021, there have been 1,784,787 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 111,677 total cases and 1,836 total deaths....more

01/19/2021

DHHR reports as of January 19, 2021, there have been 1,774,658 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 110,820 total cases and 1,815 total deaths....more

01/19/2021

Today Gov. Jim Justice, DHHR, and the West Virginia Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines announced the COVID-19 vaccine clinics that will be held this week through Operation Save Our Wisdom. ...more

01/18/2021

DHHR reports as of January 18, 2021, there have been 1,761,905 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 109,809 total cases and 1,784 total deaths....more

01/17/2021

DHHR reports as of January 17, 2021, there have been 1,746,224 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 108,821 total cases and 1,776 total deaths....more

01/16/2021

DHHR reports as of January 16, 2021, there have been 1,738,808 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 108,124 total cases and 1,761 total deaths....more

01/15/2021

DHHR reports as of January 15, 2021, there have been 1,711,796 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 106,649 total cases and 1,733 total deaths....more

01/14/2021

DHHR reports as of January 14, 2021, there have been 1,690,407 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 105,219 total cases and 1,702 total deaths....more

01/13/2021

DHHR reports as of January 13, 2021, there have been 1,676,606 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 104,392 total cases and 1,671 deaths....more

01/12/2021

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of January 12, 2021, there have been 1,664,418 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 103,203 total cases and 1,634 deaths....more

01/12/2021

Today Gov. Jim Justice, DHHR and the West Virginia Joint Inter Agency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines announced that 14 COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held this week through Operation Save Our Wisdom. ...more

01/11/2021

DHHR reports as of January 11, 2021 there have been total 1,654,561confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 102,282 total cases and 1,594 deaths....more

01/11/2021

DHHR announced applications for the Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP) will be accepted beginning today, Monday, January 11, 2021, and ending at the close of business on January 29, 2021, or until funds are exhausted. ...more

01/10/2021

DHHR reports as of January 10, 2021, there have been 1,643,013 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 101,212 total cases and 1,582 deaths....more

01/09/2021

DHHR reports as of January 9, 2021, there have been 1,629,749 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 99,778 total cases and 1,570 deaths....more

01/08/2021

DHHR today announced online purchasing options at ALDI grocery stores for West Virginians using Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. ...more

01/08/2021

DHHR Bureau for Public Health today announced the expansion of foods available for purchase with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). ...more

01/07/2021

DHHR reports as of January 7, 2021, there have been 1,587,748 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 96,002 total cases and 1,518 deaths....more

01/06/2021

DHHR reports as of January 6, 2021, there have been 1,570,248 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 94,678 total cases and 1,481 deaths. ...more

01/05/2021

DHHR reports as of January 5, 2021, there have been 1,558,860 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 93,162 total cases and 1,442 deaths....more

01/04/2021

DHHR reports as of January 4, 2021, there have been 1,548,855 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 91,886 total cases and 1,396 deaths....more

01/03/2021

DHHR reports as of January 3, 2021, there have been 1,542,793 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 91,058 total cases and 1,376 deaths....more

01/02/2021

DHHR reports as of January 2, 2021, there have been 1,535,296 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 89,327 total cases and 1,373 deaths....more

01/01/2021

DHHR reports as of January 1, 2021, there have been 1,518,917 total confirmatory laboratory results received for COVID-19, with 87,820 total cases and 1,361 deaths....more