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WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. is getting a third vaccine to prevent COVID-19, as the Food and Drug Administration on Saturday cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two.

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CHARLESTON, WV - With initial federal approval today of Johnson & Johnson’s version of covid-19 vaccine, Gov. Jim Justice said he anticipates a weekly allotment of 15,000 additional doses.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Going into the pandemic, West Virginia knew it was facing trouble, with one of the oldest and sickest populations in the U.S. But it’s been a leader in getting people vaccinated, thanks to some unique features of the Mountain State.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Both houses of the Legislature have passed a bill placing checks on decisions made by local health departments, but there are some differences between the versions passed by the House and Senate.

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CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia hospitals are at a tipping point. After a year of a global pandemic that has stretched our medical and healthcare infrastructure to the limit — a pandemic that continues still — we must take action so that these hospitals can continue to provide lifesaving care.

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CHARLESTON, WV - West Virginia hospitals were struggling before the coronavirus pandemic placed additional stress on facilities, but the pressure is making hospital leaders review how to continue serving patients.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Although West Virginia is in the spotlight for getting coronavirus vaccines quickly distributed, many people may still feel left in the dark when it comes to the types of vaccines available.

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