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WASHINGTON, DC - Federal health officials are urging Americans to shore up their immunity ahead of the winter holidays by getting a COVID-19 booster shot.

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CHARLESTON, WV - The 2020 holiday season started a COVID-19 surge that lasted until March, and despite vaccine availability, health experts say this year has the potential to follow the same trends.

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WASHINGTON, DC - President Joe Biden will require essential, nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers, government and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22, the administration planned to announce Tuesday.

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BUCKHANNON, WV - St. Joseph’s Hospital’s drive-by Covid testing will be closed in recognition of the upcoming holidays. Testing will be closed on November 25, 26 and 27.

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WASHINGTON, DC - COVID-19 vaccination rates continue to lag among rural hospital workers as some CEOs opt to wait for the courts to sift through conflicting state laws and federal mandates.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Recovered cases of COVID-19 outpaced new cases in numbers released by the state Department of Health and Human Resources Tuesday.

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HUNTINGTON, WV - A temporary restraining order taken out by Cabell Huntington Hospital against SEIU union workers will remain in effect until a full evidentiary hearing set for December 10, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

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