DHHR reports active COVID-19 cases decrease to 2,891; 3 deaths since last report

COVID 19 Cases

Charleston, WV – The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 15, 2022; there are currently 2,891 active COVID-19 cases statewide. Additionally, three deaths have been reported since the last report, with a total of 7,206 deaths attributed to COVID-19. 

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 63-year-old male from Putnam County, a 79-year-old female from Cabell County, and a 62-year-old female from Morgan County.

“Every loss brings grief to family and friends,” said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. “We must do our best to stop this deadly virus by choosing to be vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.” 

CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (11), Berkeley (205), Boone (37), Braxton (17), Brooke (30), Cabell (154), Calhoun (4), Clay (13), Doddridge (11), Fayette (61), Gilmer (7), Grant (25), Greenbrier (74), Hampshire (33), Hancock (37), Hardy (37), Harrison (114), Jackson (23), Jefferson (55), Kanawha (291), Lewis (17), Lincoln (44), Logan (83), Marion (109), Marshall (54), Mason (56), McDowell (34), Mercer (164), Mineral (62), Mingo (47), Monongalia (101), Monroe (29), Morgan (14), Nicholas (50), Ohio (55), Pendleton (9), Pleasants (6), Pocahontas (14), Preston (20), Putnam (82), Raleigh (155), Randolph (21), Ritchie (18), Roane (28), Summers (23), Taylor (13), Tucker (5), Tyler (8), Upshur (38), Wayne (42), Webster (19), Wetzel (20), Wirt (6), Wood (161), Wyoming (45). To find the cumulative cases per county, please visit coronavirus.wv.gov and look on the Cumulative Summary tab, which is sortable by county.

West Virginians ages six months and older are recommended to get vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. Those five years and older should receive a booster shot when due. Second booster shots for those age 50 and over four months or greater from their first booster are recommended, as well as for younger individuals over 12 years old with severe and chronic health conditions considered moderately to severely immunocompromised. 

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 vaccines or to find a vaccine site near you, visit vaccinate.wv.gov or call 1-833-734-0965. 

To locate COVID-19 testing near you, please visit https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/pages/testing.aspx.
 

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