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Covid Timeline
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WHO Announces Mysterious Corona-virus
This is the very start of Covid-19 and it starts its spread across the world. The WHO get information from the Chinese government of clusters of an most likely pneumonia possible new variety or an unknown virus in Wuhan.This was included as this was truly the start of our new year and kinda kicked off Covid.
https://www.who.int/china/news/detail/09-01-2020-who-statement-regarding-cluster-of-pneumonia-cases-in-wuhan-china -
Covid becomes a Homeland security issue.
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources work closely with CDC to make sure they are updated on current information and prepare what they need to treat Covid-19. This shows how important public health is to the governor and how he didn't want to get caught with his pants down.
(https://governor.wv.gov/Pages/WV-COVID-19-actions-and-executive-orders.aspx.com) -
Closure of West Virginian schools
Preventive measure to make sure kids are safe before it reaches west Virginia because its not if it's when. The local governments had control of when but must be done before the 30th of January. I included this as it has the State in lock-down before they even have a single case.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-closure-of-West-Virginia-schools.aspx -
State of Emergency
New Information from the CDC saying that an Emergency is recommended and that WV was going to need the response to respond to Covid-19 as it is more novel than they thought. I included this as the Governor with his board agreed to make sure they were in a SOE as they want to be prepared and have all the needed resources as Covid spreads into the western states.
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2020%20Proclamations/State-of-Emergency-March-16-2020.pdf -
First Covid Case
Gov. Jim Justice announced the state’s first positive case of COVID-19 during a statewide He made sure to tell the public not to panic them but to reassure that they have closed school and activated emergency resources to battle and make sure that the state stay healthy. I included this as this is their first exposure to covid in the state.
https://dhhr.wv.gov/News/2020/Pages/COVID-19-Daily-Update---March-17%2c-2020.aspx -
"Stay Home" to "Safer At Home"
The governor has had experience with coivd and the community has taken Covid really well ad the medical staff have been able to keep Covid under control so they feel that some outdoor activities are aloud now. I Included this as they are comfortable with covid and confident in the medical community t0 keep them healthy.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-wellness-facilities%2c-drive-in-theaters-will-be-allowed-to-reopen-next-Monday.aspx -
National Standard testing for nursing home
West Virginia Government starts to make sure that they standardize testing in nursing homes as those who are in most danger of the need to be made a priority and they are vulnerable as they are immune-compromised and don't have great immune systems. I included this as there was no exposure to elderly yet but they are more concerned of what could happen.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-West-Virginia-national-standard-for-nursing-home-testing.aspx -
Suggested Wear a Mask
The Information from CDC has come that Masks help slow the spread and that even though this is a preliminary for prevention the Governor took this to heart and strongly suggests masking till he has ore info. I included this as many people hated the idea of masking but in the sake of keeping his people safe he wanted it.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-reports-more-than-nine-percent-of-West-Virginians-have-now-been-tested.aspx -
Required Indoor Masking
Even though just a week before it was a suggestion that changed their attitude as their was a clear need for order and start prevention through executive orders to make sure that people stay safe via indoor masks. I included this not only the passion of this governor but also him closely working with the CDC and all the research and data that are sending out.
https://governor.wv.gov/Pages/Statewide-Indoor-Face-Covering-Requirement.aspx -
Emotional Strength hotline
This was an amazing this that the government of Virginia and the Homeland department come together and through surveys that people were struggling emotionally with lose contact with the ouside because of covid. I included this as they arent only doing Covid but its affecting on its citizens outside of medically
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-temporarily-restricts-nursing-home-visitation%3b-extends-closure-of-Monongalia-County-bars-by-s.aspx -
Free Testing In County Fair Grounds
Testing was done through hospitals but as Covid became more of a problem. I Included this testing method is simpler and safer for the general public to do outside drive through testing even through results came in slower this was better for hospitals as to keep as few people in possible contact with Covid.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-adding-free-testing-opportunities-in-state%e2%80%99s-only-two-Orange-counties-Kanawha-and-Barbour.aspx -
Covid-19 Vaccination Plan
Adults 65 and older and people ages 18 and up with underlying health conditions will be receiving the vaccine first as they are at greatest risk as the data from the CDC had shown and many West Virginian communities have experienced. I included this as this was he first steps of getting everyone vaccinated before the vaccines were there.
https://states.aarp.org/west-virginia/covid-19-vaccine-distribution -
Required Testing Twice a Week
The State of Emergency has given Governor the ability to make the nurses and doctors ad any their medical staff to be tested twice a week as to make sure they are safe to be in the hospital and keep the patients safe. I included this as it seems to be extreme u this testing method kept many medical personal extra safe when it came to covid and the patients.
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2020%20Executive%20Orders/EO%2079-20%20-%20Nursing%20Home%20and%20Assisted%20Living%20Testing.pdf -
First Vaccinations
Governor has been given a greats supply of the vaccine due to his work with the CDC and his precautionary work he has done. I did this as this is the beginning of he end of the pandemic.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2020/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-arrival-of-COVID-19-vaccine-in-West-Virginia.aspx -
Reopening of Schools
Governor Justice, speaks with many parents and many school district boards to ask their options and thoughts on reopening schools in the state, I included this as here was a push to not have school for the 2021 but the board and parents anted school to be back in session,
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-vaccinations-available-to-West-Virginians-age-65-and-older.aspx -
Free Vaccinations for 65+
Governor has had contact with many managers and medical clinics so that they can start setting up tents and areas for the 65 and older to receive the vaccine without have to use insurance. I Included this as there was a need of safe areas to get vaccinated without the involvement of having to pay.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-free-vaccination-clinics-to-be-held-in-all-55-West-Virginia-counties-this-week.aspx -
50+ and Teacher Vaccinations
After 65 came teachers and 50 year old that were in need a school were about opening up schools the teachers needed the vaccine ti make sure that they are safe to work. I included this as it was weird as they didn't vaccinate teachers sooner for the school for the move to was definitely needed.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-makes-vaccines-available-to-additional-West-Virginians.aspx -
Vaccinations for 15+
After school has been added and now that it was cleared by the CDC for the younger people to get the vaccine more and more younger people are becoming sick with Covid 19. I Included this as the last step of WV plan for vaccinating the populous.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-urges-younger-West-Virginians-to-get-vaccinated.aspx -
Resumed Use of J&J Vaccine
The J&J vaccine came under fire for the 7 people that had tragically died of heart clouting from the vaccine but the governor and The Medical community believes that the chance of harm is too low for the general public's safety.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-offering-100-savings-bond-to-residents-age-16-to-35-who-get-vaccinated.aspx -
Cash, Trucks, Scholarship incentives
Now that the concerned population had gotten the vaccine the governor had to make a way for people to get the vaccine and the incentives that the state has awarded him to give away in the sake f saving more lives trough incentives. I included this as though the vaccine was there, there were hold outs.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-announces-big-cash%2c-trucks%2c-and-scholarships-among-top-prizes-in-upcoming-vaccination-lottery.aspx -
Guns to Help Promote COVID Vaccine
Even with cars and money and truck as a potential reward they put up firearms which pulled in a lot of those who didn't want the vaccine but felt rifles and guns were worth the Covid 19 vaccine. I included this as I saw this o the news and it really funny.
https://www.webmd.com/vaccines/covid-19-vaccine/news/20210602/west-virginia-covid-vaccine-incentives -
Lift of Required In Door Masks
The governor has given his notice that masking is not a necessity as the vaccination rate in WV is so good that herd immunity will kick into effect an that masking has be come optional fro the concerned. I Included this as even though they really cracked down they are very willing to open backup when they see things are safe an the populations have been vaccinated.
https://governor.wv.gov/Documents/2021%20Executive%20Orders/EO-20-21-June-18-2021.pdf -
Booster Battlefield Assessment
State wide volunteer antibody testing to combat the new Delta variant of Covid. Dr. Clay Marsh the Head of the West Virginian Branch of Homeland took the case as he is a doctor in epidemiology. I included this as even though they are almost past covid delta appeared and WV was up for the task and 1st o start using antibody against Delta
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov.-Justice-launches-Booster-Battlefield-Assessment.aspx -
School Vaccination Clinics
The US Sec. of Education and the WV superintendent with Gov. Justice have a devised a way fro kids to conveniently and effectively receives the vaccine for 12 and older in all 55 counties, I Included this as this was an amazing plan and was effectively executed so that every child in every district is vaccinated.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-U.S.-Secretary-of-Education-applauds-Gov.-Justice-West-Virginia-for-providing-school-vaccination-clinics.aspx -
Boosters For The Immuno-Compromised
Once the US authorized boosters for the 65 and older and immuno compromised WV got into making sure very single one received with going with vans of vaccines and showing up to every care and nursing facility. I included this as he was waiting to give the boosters and was ready and wanted to release them to the public.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Following-long-awaited-federal-approval-Gov-Justice-announces-immediate-availability-of-vaccine-boosters.aspx -
Allow Vaccine Exemptions in Workplace
Although there has been a large push for 100% vaccinations there are still people with medical and religious exemptions that need to be accounted for. I included this as even though we are in a pandemic we have to cater to those with a viable reason not to recieve the vaccine.
https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2021/Pages/COVID-19-UPDATE-Gov-Justice-announces-immediate-availability-of-Moderna-J-and-J-booster-shots.aspx