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WASHINGTON, DC - The Trump administration and state leaders are facing pressure to quickly issue policies enabling state Medicaid programs to more effectively address the coronavirus outbreak.

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CHARLESTON, WV - Visitation at state correctional facilities has been suspended to prevent introduction of the novel coronavirus into the facilities, according to state officials.

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WASHINGTON, DC - Brought on by recent legislation, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a new wave of funding through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for response to COVID-19, the coronavirus.

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WHEELING, WV - Two samples from patients in Marshall and Ohio counties have been sent to state authorities for testing for potential coronavirus, a local health official said Tuesday.

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WASHINGTON, DC - The American Medical Association said Tuesday it will hold a special meeting this week to consider a new administrative code for labs and providers to report novel coronavirus testing to insurers.

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CLARKSBURG, WV - If someone is charged federally in 12 or more suspicious patient deaths at the Louis A. Johnson VA Medical Center, the attorney who represents several of the families of the dead isn’t ready to commit on whether he believes the death penalty should be in play.

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CLARKSBURG, WV - Local nursing homes are asking family and friends of residents to limit visitation to the facilities as the threat of infection from the novel coronavirus continues.

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