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10/20/2021 - The Associated Press by: John Raby
CHARLESTON, WV - After days of delays, West Virginia’s Republican-controlled Senate approved its redistricting map with little debate Tuesday.
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10/20/2021 - WVNews
RIPLEY, WV - WVU Medicine Children’s and WVU Medicine Jackson General Hospital have entered into a program affiliation to help serve the children of Jackson County and the surrounding region.
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10/19/2021 - WOWK by: Erin Noon
CHARLESTON, WV - It’s a term you’ve probably heard a couple of times, whether it’s regarding the flu or COVID-19. We’re talking about ‘herd immunity.’
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10/19/2021 - Politico by: Lauren Gardner and Lauren Morello
WASHINGTON, DC - The Food and Drug Administration is poised to dramatically expand the use of Covid-19 booster shots as soon as this week, after weeks of public debate over who needs the shots — and when.
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10/19/2021 - Modern Healthcare by: Steven Ross Johnson
WASHINGTON, DC - While most COVID-19 hospitalizations don't leave patients with out-of-pocket charges, approximately one in 20 commercially insured or Medicare Advantage patients will rack up thousands of dollars in bills, according to a new study.
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10/19/2021 - WOWK by: Mark Curtis
CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia’s overall COVID-19 numbers continue to move in a better direction, though public health officials still advise caution.
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10/19/2021 - MetroNews by: Brad McElhinny
CHARLESTON, WV - With active covid cases on the decline in West Virginia, Gov. Jim Justice and his advisers are cautioning people to continue to be careful as cooler weather hits.
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