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MORGANTOWN, WV - Here is a look at some of the bills introduced on Monday, Jan. 17. Local sponsors and cosponsors, if any, are noted.

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WASHINGTON, DC - After months of public health experts urging Americans to start wearing higher quality masks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its mask guidance for consumers.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The federal website where Americans can request free COVID-19 tests will begin accepting orders on Wednesday as the White House looks to address nationwide shortages, but supplies will be limited to just four free tests per home.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The World Health Organization (WHO) recommended two new drugs to combat COVID-19 infections.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Gov. Jim Justice, who announced he tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, continues to improve, according to a press release.

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BECKLEY, WV - Calling the latest surge of the Covid-19 pandemic "largely a battle between the Covid-19 and unvaccinated," Beckley ARH Hospital Interim Community CEO Jill Berry Bowen and Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Blaine urged local residents on Friday to get the vaccine and booster and to wear a surgical or N-95 mask when in public places.

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GLEN DALE, WV - Emergency room across the country -- and locally -- are being stretched thin, between worker shortages and rising numbers in need.

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