COVID-19 Daily Update 8-24-2022 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of August 24, 2022, there are currently 2,627 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been four deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 7,257 deaths attributed to COVID-19.

DHHR has confirmed the deaths of a 90-year old male from Marion County, a 79-year old male from Taylor County, a 79-year old male from Cabell County, and an 80-year old female from Logan County.

Each death of a West Virginian is a loss if felt by all, said Bill J. Crouch, DHHR Cabinet Secretary. As we extend our deepest sympathies to the loved ones, we encourage all residents to recognize the continued need for COVID vaccines and boosters.

CURRENT ACTIVE CASES PER COUNTY: Barbour (32), Berkeley (162), Boone (42), Braxton (14), Brooke (17), Cabell (97), Calhoun (7), Clay (3), Doddridge (3), Fayette (82), Gilmer (19), Grant (24), Greenbrier (55), Hampshire (30), Hancock (41), Hardy (38), Harrison (97), Jackson (17), Jefferson (61), Kanawha (210), Lewis (29), Lincoln (49), Logan (69), Marion (102), Marshall (46), Mason (60), McDowell (41), Mercer (123), Mineral (64), Mingo (23), Monongalia (149), Monroe (28), Morgan (23), Nicholas (49), Ohio (45), Pendleton (5), Pleasants (0), Pocahontas (17), Preston (39), Putnam (72), Raleigh (118), Randolph (42), Ritchie (12), Roane (13), Summers (17), Taylor (28), Tucker (4), Tyler (4), Upshur (54), Wayne (41), Webster (10), Wetzel (24), Wirt (3), Wood (120), Wyoming (53). To find the cumulative cases per county, please visit coronavirus.wv.gov and look on the Cumulative Summary tab which is sortable by county.

West Virginians ages 6 months and older are recommended to get vaccinated against the virus that causes COVID-19. Those 5 years and older should receive a booster shot when due. Second booster shots for those age 50 and over who are 4 months or greater from their first booster are recommended, as well as for younger individuals over 12 years old with serious and chronic health conditions that lead to being considered moderately to severely immunocompromised.

Visit the WV COVID-19 Vaccination Due Date Calculator, a free, online tool that helps individuals figure out when they may be due for a COVID-19 shot, making it easier to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination. To learn more about COVID-19 vaccines, or to find a vaccine site near you, visit vaccinate.wv.gov or call 1-833-734-0965.

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COVID-19 Daily Update 8-24-2022 - West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources