W.Va. Biscuit Voted ‘South’s Best’
Tudor’s "Mountaineer” biscuit was named “The South’s Best Biscuit” in an online poll contest held by Garden & Gun, a southern lifestyle magazine.
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Justice Encourages Boosters, Flu Shots As Temperatures Drop
Gov. Jim Justice reported nine more deaths during his COVID-19 briefing Wednesday afternoon.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsPotential For Combined COVID-19, Flu Season Worries State Leaders
Coronavirus czar Dr. Clay Marsh discussed the emergence of new COVID omicron subvariant BQ1.1, and Ret. Maj. Gen. Jim Hoyer urged West Virginians to also get flu shots to help avoid more strain on the state’s hospital system.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsHoyer: Omicron Booster Recommended, Available
Some initial confusion about who could receive the latest COVID-19 booster vaccine has been cleared up.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsOmicron Boosters Arrive In W.Va. After CDC Approval
Gov. Jim Justice and his advisors took time during the Friday COVID-19 briefing to talk through the distribution and requirements of the recently approved booster.
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FDA Authorizes Omicron Specific COVID-19 Booster Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized new COVID-19 booster shots from Pfizer and Moderna that are omicron specific.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsNew Booster Approval, Distribution Expected Early Next Month
State leaders are eyeing early September for the approval of the latest COVID vaccine boosters.
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