COVID-19 Deaths Climbing In West Virginia

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – The number of deaths from the coronavirus continues to surge in West Virginia while confirmed cases hit a new daily record. Health officials announced eight more virus-related deaths Tuesday, pushing the state’s total to at least 222 deaths. That’s up 91% since Aug. 1. The latest deaths include three residents apiece from Kanawha and Logan counties and one each from Mingo and Monroe counties. Despite Gov. Jim Justice’s indoor mask mandate issued July 6, daily positive cases have skyrocketed. According to the Department of Health and Human Resources’ website, the state reported 225 confirmed cases Sunday, topping the one-day record of 180 set on July 30.