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COVID-19 Weekly Update 10-4-2023

10/4/2023

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of October 4, 2023, there have been 21 deaths reported since last week’s dashboard update, with a total of 8,235 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 88-year old female from Raleigh County, a 72-year old female from Berkeley County, a 71-year old female from Marshall County, an 88-year old male from Cabell County, a 72-year old female from Braxton County, a 96-year old female from Harrison County, a 67-year old female from Mingo County, a 90-year old female from Wayne County, a 66-year old male from Marion County, a 72-year old male from Mason County, a 90-year old male from Ritchie County, a 70-year old male from Pendleton County, an 81-year old male from Nicholas County, an 84-year old female from Hampshire County, a 75-year old male from Roane County, an 86-year old male from Jefferson County, an 85-year old female from Harrison County, a 79-year old male from Harrison County, a 62-year old male from Mercer County, a 95-year old female from Mineral County, and a 73-year old male from McDowell County.

West Virginians ages 6 months and older are recommended to stay up-to-date with updated 2023-2024 COVID-19 vaccination. At this time a 2023-2024 updated COVID-19 shot is recommended for most people ages 5 years and older. Those ages 6 months through 4 years of age have more specific recommendations. People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may need additional shots for updated protection. COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. 

Visit the WV COVID-19 Vaccination Due Date Calculator, a free, online tool that helps individuals figure out when they may be due for a COVID-19 shot, making it easier to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination.

To learn more about COVID-19, or to find a vaccine, visit vaccines.gov, vaccinate.wv.gov, or call 1-833-734-0965.

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