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It is recommended that you seek testing only when you begin exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19. Click here to view the screening criteria. To report your symptoms and be directed to one of the available testing sites, contact your primary care doctor or a designated hotline for your area. Most, if not all, sites require a physician's order before testing. If you have gone through these steps and are still having issues getting a test, please email me at common_sense@manchin.senate.gov and a member of my staff will reach out to you to see if we can assist.
Locations and hours will be updated daily. Updates have been highlighted.
BECKLEY
LOCATION: Beckley ARH Hospital, 306 Stanaford Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Testing if you meet criteria. For ARH COVID-19 updates and information call 606-439-7100 or visit arhcovid19.com.
BECKLEY
LOCATION: Raleigh General Hospital, 1710 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Testing if you meet criteria set by state and local guidelines. Call 304-256-4100 for information.
BECKLEY
LOCATION: Beckley-Raleigh Health Department. 1602 Harper Road, Beckley, WV 25801
Testing if you meet state criteria set by state and federal guidelines. Call 304-255-8531 for information.
BECKLEY
LOCATION: Dr. Ayne Amjad’s office, 330 N Eisenhower Drive, Beckley, WV 25801
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am - 12pm
Patients should call 304-252-5900 and fill out a questionnaire over the phone, or they will have to have an order from another doctor to be tested. Patients will drive up with their window half up. The person testing will be wearing personal protective equipment.
BECKLEY
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 520 Beckley Crossing Shopping Center, Beckley, WV 25801
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am - 8pm
The Beckley Crossing MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-252-6639 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search this site for the nearest alternative location.
BRIDGEPORT
LOCATION: United Hospital Center
HOURS: Mon-Sun 10 am - 4 pm
Patients without a valid order for testing should contact primary-care office to determine if they need a screening test. They can also contact the WVU Medicine Nurse Navigator line at 304-598-6000 Option 4.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
BUCKEYE
LOCATION: Pocahontas Memorial Hospital, 150 Duncan Road, Buckeye, WV 24924
Testing is available. This facility is following state and federal guidelines to determine whether a test should be administered. Patients who present fever, cough or shortness of breath or have had potential exposure to COVID-19 should call ahead at 304-799-7400 to alert staff so isolation measures can be implemented as soon as possible if needed.
CHARLESTON
LOCATION: Sunnyside Health Center located inside Kanawha/Charleston Health Department, 108 Lee St. E., Charleston, WV 25301
HOURS: Tue-Thu 8 am - 4 pm
Patients should call first - 681-205-2455.
CHARLESTON
LOCATION: CAMC, Chesterfield Avenue, Kanawha City
If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms and are concerned about COVID-19/Coronavirus, you can use CAMC’s 24/7 Care app to talk to a provider FREE – anytime, day or night. It only takes a few minutes to download the 24/7 Care app and set up an account. Then you can request a free visit using coupon code COVID. A CAMC provider will call you or video chat with you to talk about your symptoms and give you information about what to do should you need screened for Coronavirus.
If you do not have a smart phone or computer or if you have trouble downloading the 24/7 Care app, call (304) 388-9200 for assistance. We will help you sign up for 24/7 Care and get connected with a provider at no cost. Please do not call this number with general health questions about Coronavirus; we can only assist you with 24/7 Care. For general questions and concerns about COVID-19/Coronavirus, call the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources hotline at 1-800-887-4304.
If a patient follows the above 24/7 care process and is given an order for the COVID-19 test, then they are given directions to a site off campus for drive-thru testing.
CHARLESTON
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 1416 Maccorkle Ave. SW, Charleston, WV 25303
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8 am – 8pm
The Charleston MedExpress near Patrick St. Bridge is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-744-7517 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
CLARKSBURG
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 101 Emily Dr., Clarksburg, WV 26301
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Clarksburg MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call 304-623-5094 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
ELKINS
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 613 Randolph Ave., Elkins, WV 26241
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Elkins MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-636-8422 before leaving your home. If you are seeking care unrelated to COVID-19, our center continues to offer convenient, quality care for everyday injuries and illnesses. Click here to find another MedExpress location.
ELKINS
LOCATION: Davis Medical Center, 812 Gorman Avenue, Elkins, 26241
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 5pm
Due to the current limited availability of COVID-19 test kits, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines to qualify patients for COVID-19 testing, therefore not every patient who comes to the DMC drive-thru pre-screening may get COVID-19 testing. High-risk individuals and/or those meeting CDC criteria for COVID-19 testing will be triaged by health professionals for further follow-up.
Children age 10 and under will not be screened at the drive-thru unit. Parents should contact their primary care physician for instructions or contact Davis Medical Center for instructions on making an appointment with a pediatrician. DMC COVID Triage Nurse Available: 304.630.3088
FOREST HILL
LOCATION: MHC Forest Hill Clinic, 180 Old Schoolhouse Road, Forest Hill, WV 24935
HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9am-3pm
The Monroe Health Center is testing for those that meet criteria in Monroe and Summers Counties. Please call 304-466-1152.
GLEN DALE
LOCATION: Testing will start tomorrow, Thursday March 26, Reynolds Memorial Hospital – WVU Medicine, 800 Wheeling Avenue, Glen Dale, WV 26038
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am – 4pm
Call 304-845-3211 in advance.
GRAFTON
LOCATION: Grafton High School, 400 Yates Avenue, Grafton WV 26354
HOURS: As needed from noon-4pm
To pre-screen, please call 304-265-0400.
HINTON
LOCATION: Summers County ARH, 115 Summers Hospital Road, Hinton, WV 25951
Testing if you meet criteria. For ARH COVID-19 updates and information call 606-439-7100 or visit arhcovid19.com
HUNTINGTON
LOCATION: St. Mary’s Center for Education, 2853 5th Ave., Huntington, WV 25702
HOURS: Opening Thursday, March 20, 2020 at 1 pm
Mon-Fri 10am to 4pm
Individuals with a valid order from a doctor will be allowed to be tested. Individuals should bring their physician order, insurance information and a valid ID.
HUNTINGTON
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 3120 US Route 60, Huntington, WV 25705
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Huntington MedExpress on US Route 60 is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call 304-522-3627 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
HUNTINGTON
LOCATION: Valley Health, 3377 Route 60E, Huntington, WV 25705
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon to six on Saturday and Sunday.
The number to call for screening is 304-399-3358.
HURRICANE
LOCATION: CAMC Teays Valley Hospital now offers drive-thru testing. 1400 Hospital Dr., Hurricane, WV 25526
HOURS: Monday through Friday, 9am – 4:30pm
Patients MUST have a referral from a physician to use the drive-thru testing. Call (304) 757-1700.
KEYSER
LOCATION: Potomac Valley Hospital, 100 Pin Oak Ln., Keyser, WV 26726
HOURS: Mon-Sun 10am - 4pm
304-597-3500
Patients without a valid order for testing should contact primary-care office to determine if they need a screening test. They can also contact the WVU Medicine Nurse Navigator line at 304-598-6000 Option 4.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
KINGWOOD
LOCATION: Kingwood Elementary School parking lot
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am – noon and 1pm-4pm
To pre-screen, please call 304-329-7285.
LEWISBURG
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 1560 Jefferson Street N, Lewisburg, WV 24901
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Lewisburg MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-645-2164 before leaving your home. If you are seeking care unrelated to COVID-19, our center continues to offer convenient, quality care for everyday injuries and illnesses. Click here to find another MedExpress location.
LOGAN
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care Center, 123 Enterprise Drive, Logan, WV 25601
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Logan MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-752-0183 before leaving your home. If you are seeking care unrelated to COVID-19, our center continues to offer convenient, quality care for everyday injuries and illnesses. Click here to find another MedExpress location.
MADISON
LOCATION: Boone Memorial Hospital, 701 Madison Avenue, Madison WV 25130
Upon arrival to Boone Memorial Hospital or one of its clinics, a soft screening of all staff, visitors and those presenting for care will be completed. A soft screening consists of a few simple questions to assess possible symptoms or things which may put one at high risk such as travel history, possible exposure to COVID-19, etc. In addition, temperatures will be taken for all staff, visitors and those presenting for care.
For precautionary measures, Boone Memorial Hospital has erected tents and walls to allow for additional triage stations to quickly identify those presenting with COVID-19 symptoms via the screening measures mentioned above. Those in which symptoms are present will be segregated and directed accordingly by hospital staff to undergo further evaluation.
MARLINTON
LOCATION: Community Care, 821 3rd Avenue, Marlinton, WV
All patients should enter through back of building. No appointment necessary. Call 304-799-4404 for more information.
MARTINSBURG
LOCATION: Berkeley Medical Center, 2500 Hospital Dr., Martinsburg, WV 25401
HOURS: Mon-Sun 10 am- 4 pm
Patients without a valid order for testing should contact primary-care office to determine if they need a screening test. They can also contact the WVU Medicine Nurse Navigator line at 304-598-6000 Option 4.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
MARTINSBURG
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 83 Retail Commons Parkway, Martinsburg, WV 25403
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8 am – 8 pm
The Martinsburg Commons MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call 304-264-9730 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
MILTON
LOCATION: Valley Health, 1 Harbour Way, Milton WV 25541
HOURS: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and noon to 6pm on Saturday and Sunday.
The number to call for screening is 304-399-3358.
MORGANTOWN
LOCATION: University Town Centre, 6040 University Town Centre Drive, Morgantown, WV 26501
HOURS: Mon-Sun 10 am- 4 pm
Patients without a valid order for testing should contact primary-care office to determine if they need a screening test. They can also contact the WVU Medicine Nurse Navigator line at 304-598-6000 Option 4.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
MORGANTOWN
LOCATION: Mon Health Medical Center at the main campus in the SurgiCare South entrance.
HOURS: Monday-Friday 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 7pm. Beginning Thursday, March 26, Mon Health Medical Center drive-through testing will operate from 10 am – 6 pm. Days of operation will continue to be Monday-Friday.
Before coming, patients must pre-screen and pre-register by calling the COVID-19 Patient Outreach Line at (304) 285-3798. Once registered, patients may come to the drive-through site to receive their swab.
MORGANTOWN
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 956 Maple Drive, Morgantown, WV 26505
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am – 8pm
The Morgantown MedExpress on Maple Drive is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-291-5805 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
NEW CUMBERLAND
LOCATION: Tomlinson Run State Park3391 Veterans Blvd., New Cumberland WV 26047
HOURS: Beginning today, Wednesday March 25, Mon – Fri from 10am to 2pm
Contact the Hancock County Health Department at 304-564-3343.
OAK HILL
LOCATION: Chase Bank parking lot, 215 Main St, Oak Hill, WV 25901
HOURS: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1pm-3pm pending availability of supplies
Operated by Fayette County Health Department
OAK HILL
LOCATION: Mountain Laurel Medical Clinic, 119 Main St, Oak Hill, WV 25901
Patients must be pre-screened by calling 304-465-0544. Collected specimens are delivered to the State Lab in Charleston with results coming within 24 to 48 hours.
PARKERSBURG
LOCATION: Camden Clark Medical Center, 800 Garfield Ave, Parkersburg, WV 26101
HOURS: Mon-Sun 10 am- 4 pm
Patients without a valid order for testing should contact primary-care office to determine if they need a screening test. They can also contact the WVU Medicine Nurse Navigator line at 304-598-6000 Option 4.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
PARKERSBURG
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 1500 Grand Central Avenue, Vienna, WV 26105
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
The Parkersburg MedExpress on Grand Central Ave. is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-485-3627 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
PETERSBURG
LOCATION: Grant Memorial Hospital, 117 Hospital Drive, Petersburg WV 26847
If you are concerned about possibly having the COVID-19 virus, please contact the Hospital’s main number at (304) 257- 1026 and request to speak to the ER Nurse before coming to the Hospital or local clinics. The ER Nurse will ask questions to evaluate and assess your symptoms prior to your visit.
PETERSTOWN
LOCATION: Monroe Health Center, 2869 Seneca Trail South, Peterstown WV 24963
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
The Monroe Health Center is testing for those that meet criteria in Monroe and Summers Counties. Please call 304-753-4336.
PINEVILLE
LOCATION: Wyoming County Health Department is conducting testing at Palisades Park on Park Street in Pineville, WV
HOURS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10am – 1pm
For more information, call the Wyoming County Health Department at 304-732-7941.
POINT PLEASANT
LOCATION: The drive-up site is located on the campus of Pleasant Valley Hospital, 2520 Valley Drive Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
HOURS: Appointments will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in appointments are not available.
Pleasant Valley Hospital Viral Testing Hotline - 304.674.2406
Hotline hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.
If you have a cough, fever, or shortness of breath, call the hotline during operating hours for a screening.
If the Registered Nurses determine you have symptoms of a respiratory virus including COVID-19, you will be given an appointment to our drive-up testing site. Appointments will be given from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Walk-in appointments are not available. The drive-up site is located on the campus of Pleasant Valley Hospital at 2520 Valley Drive Point Pleasant, WV 25550.
Please bring photo identification and insurance card to your appointment. Those without insurance will still be tested. Please remain in your vehicle upon arrival. Someone will come to your window to test you.
If at any time after you have received a phone screening, you determine your symptoms have worsened, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
PRINCETON
LOCATION: Princeton Community Hospital, 122 12th Street, Princeton, WV 24740
Princeton Community Hospital is testing if criteria is met. Call 304-487-7000 before you go. This location now offers drive-thru testing. You are required to have an outpatient physician order for COVID-19 testing in order to be eligible for this service. Drive up to the Parkview Center entrance portico, and remain in your vehicle. Someone from PCH will come to your vehicle window for registration, consent, and testing.
PRINCETON
LOCATION: Bluestone Health Center, 3997 Beckley Road, Princeton, WV 24740
If you have traveled out of Country and have a fever with respiratory symptoms or have been exposed to the Coronavirus please call ahead to 304-431-5499 and remain in your vehicle.
PRINCETON
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 277 Greasy Ridge Rd., Princeton, WV 24740
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
The Princeton MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-425-7615 before leaving your home. If you are seeking care unrelated to COVID-19, our center continues to offer convenient, quality care for everyday injuries and illnesses. Click here to search for another location.
RAINELLE
LOCATION: Rainelle Medical Center, 176 Medical Center, Rainelle, WV 25962
HOURS: 24 hours
Patients with respiratory issues are asked to call 304-438-6188 from their car so they can be screened prior to coming inside. All main locations remain open to patients. The only exception is that the dental office is closed.
RONCEVERTE
LOCATION: Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, 1320 Maplewood Avenue, Ronceverte, WV 24970
HOURS: Lobby open Mon-Fri 5:30 am - 5 pm, Emergency Room open 24 hours
304-647-4411
As part of our precautions for Coronavirus preparedness, we have limited entrance points to Greenbrier Valley Medical Center. The only access points for patients and visitors are through the Emergency Department and Front Lobby Entrances. At these locations we will have posted 2 employees to provide screening for those entering the facility. The front lobby will be open Monday through Friday 5:30 am to 5:00 pm and the Emergency Department will be open 24/7.
SUMMERSVILLE
LOCATION: Summersville Regional Medical Center, 400 Fairview Heights Road, Summersville, WV
Hospital testing if you meet testing criteria set by state and federal guidelines. Call 304-872-2891 before visiting.
SUMMERSVILLE
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 5870 Webster Rd., Summersville, WV 26651
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
The Summersville MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-872-3709 before leaving your home. If you are seeking care unrelated to COVID-19, our center continues to offer convenient, quality care for everyday injuries and illnesses. Click here to search for another location.
UNION
LOCATION: Monroe Health Center, 200 Health Center Drive, Union WV 24983
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
The Monroe Health Center is testing for those that meet criteria in Monroe and Summers Counties. Please call 304-772-3064.
WEIRTON
LOCATION: Drive-thru testing is available at the hospital: Weirton Medical Center, 601 Colliers Way, Weirton, WV 26062.
HOURS: Drive-thru hours at WMC are Mon-Sat 10am – 6pm.
Weirton Medical Center is also offering testing at an off-site location on Pennsylvania Avenue in Weirton for patients of WMS only - Mon-Fri, 10am – 4pm.
Contact Weirton Medical Center at 304-797-6000 in advance.
WELCH
LOCATION: Welch Community Hospital, 454 McDowell Street, Welch, WV 24801
Only testing those that have fever and present symptoms as set by state and federal guidelines. Call 304-436-8461 before visiting.
WESTON
LOCATION: Market Place Shopping Center, 100 Market Place Mall, Weston WV 26452
HOURS: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2pm-7pm
To pre-screen, please call 304-517-1584.
WHEELING
LOCATION: Wheeling Park parking lot
HOURS: Mon-Sat 10 am- 4 pm
To get pre-screened, contact your primary care physician or call Wheeling Hospital COVID-19 Line: 304-221-3995.
Tests will be reserved for people who meet screening criteria based on CDC recommendations and are sick with symptoms that are consistent with COVID-19: fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
The testing itself will be supported by both Quest Diagnostics and LabCorp, which will process the specimens that WVU Medicine collects from patients. Patients will typically learn test results in three-to-four days, although time will likely vary based on the volume of tests these two companies will be performing.
WHEELING
LOCATION: MedExpress Urgent Care, 10 Elm Grove Crossing Mall, Wheeling, WV 26003
HOURS: Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
The Elm Grove MedExpress is a designated COVID-19 testing location, subject to testing supply availability. If you have shortness of breath, fever, cough or believe you have been exposed to COVID-19, please call our center at 304-242-4228 before leaving your home. If you are not experiencing these symptoms, please search our site for the nearest alternative location.
WHEELING
LOCATION: Doctors Urgent Care, 24 Homestead Avenue, Wheeling WV 26003
HOURS: Mon – Fri 8 am – 6 pm
Call 304-232-0725 for more information.
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FOR PEOPLE WITH SERIOUS CHRONIC MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND THE ELDERLY
According to the CDC, early information out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:
Older adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions like:
Heart disease
Diabetes
Lung disease
The CDC recommends the elderly and those at higher risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19 STAY HOME and away from other people.
More information for those at higher risk of serious illness can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
FOR VETERANS
Any Veteran with symptoms such as fever, cough or shortness of breath should immediately contact their local VA facility. VA urges Veterans to call before visiting – you can find contact information for your closest VA facility.
Alternatively, Veterans can sign into MyHealtheVet to send a secure message to VA or use telehealth options to explain their condition and receive a prompt diagnosis.
Upon arriving at VA, all patients will be screened for flu-like symptoms before they enter in order to protect other patients and staff. A VA health care professional will assist you with next steps once this screening process is complete.
At this time, VA is urging all visitors who do not feel well to please postpone their visits to VA facilities.
More information for Veterans can be found here: https://www.publichealth.va.gov/n-coronavirus/
FOR TRAVELERS
The CDC has made the following recommendations for travelers:
1. Older adults and people of any age with serious chronic medical conditions are at increased risk for severe disease and should consider postponing nonessential travel.
2. Travelers should avoid contact with sick people and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
3. Travelers should monitor their health and limit interactions with others for 14 days after returning from travel.
4. Travelers that are sick with fever, cough, or have trouble breathing should stay home and call ahead before seeking medical care.
The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel abroad due to the global impact of COVID-19. Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility, including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries, jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel without notice. More information on global health advisories from the Department of State can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/travel-advisory-alert-global-level-3-health-advisory-issue.html
The CDC has issued travel health notices for countries with COVID-19 transmission. West Virginians should be aware of the CDC’s latest geographic risk assessment for COVID-19 transmission before traveling, and should avoid nonessential travel to areas under a travel health warning. Visit https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/ for the most up-to-date list of travel health notices.
CDC recommends all people defer all cruise ship travel worldwide, including river cruises, because of the increased risk of COVID-19 spread onboard ships.
FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Governor Jim Justice has closed schools statewide through March 27. Parents and guardians should monitor local media of the West Virginia Department of Education's COVID-19 information page (https://wvde.us/covid19/) for updates.
The West Virginia Department of Education has developed a statewide list of feeding sites for students to receive a free meal during the school closure. More information can be found here: https://wvde.us/covid19/feeding-site-information/. Additional questions should be directed to your local county board of education.
FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS
Front-line healthcare personnel in the United States should be prepared to evaluate patients for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The CDC has prepared a Healthcare Personnel Preparedness Checklist for COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/hcp-personnel-checklist.html
The FDA is providing a hotline (1-888-INFO-FDA) that is available 24 hours a day for labs to call regarding difficulties obtaining supplies for collecting patient samples for COVID-19 testing, including swabs, media needed for transport, and conservation of the samples. We also encourage labs to reach out at CDRH-EUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov with any questions related to diagnostic development.
FOR BUSINESSES
Now is the time for businesses to create an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan. Employers should emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees. Employees who appear to have acute respiratory illness symptoms (i.e. cough, shortness of breath) upon arrival to work or become sick during the day should be separated from other employees and be sent home immediately.
Routinely clean all frequently touched surfaces in the workplace, such as workstations, countertops, and doorknobs. Use the cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas and follow the directions on the label. No additional disinfection beyond routine cleaning is recommended at this time.
Do not make determinations of risk based on employees' race or country of origin, and be sure to maintain confidentiality of people with confirmed COVID-19.
More information for businesses can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans now open to WV Small Businesses - West Virginia small businesses (according to SBA’s size standards) and most private non-profits with substantial economic injury due to coronavirus can now apply for loans of up to $2 million. These loans can provide working capital to meet the needs of payroll, accounts payable, and fixed debt payments until the situation improves. Interest rates are 3.75% for small businesses and 2.75% for non-profits.
Click here to apply for an economic injury loan.
WV Work Remote Connection Initiative Launched to Help Businesses Support Remote Workers During Pandemic
As businesses struggle to adapt to their employees working from home, it has become apparent that many small to medium sized firms don’t have the network capacity and bandwidth to support more than a few remote workers. This can be due to inadequate office connectivity, server bandwidth, out-of-date equipment/software, or a combination of these factors.
Alpha Technologies, an IT services firm headquartered in Hurricane, WV, is working to address this rapidly growing challenge by offering the West Virginia Work Remote Connection Initiative (WV-WRC) to any small-to-medium sized business across the state. The program offers secure server and connectivity to any business that needs it at no cost for 90 days. To learn more about the West Virginia Work Remote Connection Initiative or to apply, http://www.alpha-tech.us/, or contact Alpha Technologies at 304-201-7485 | wv-wrc@alpha-tech.us
USDA Implements Immediate Measures to Help Rural Residents, Businesses and Communities Affected by COVID-19. Click here to read the USDA press release.
FOR TAXPAYERS
The Department of Treasury and the IRS have announced further guidance with regards to the upcoming tax filing deadline. On March 20, 2020, the federal filing and tax payment deadline were moved from April 15, 2020 to July 15, 2020.
The Department of the Treasury and the IRS are still encouraging citizens to file their taxes as soon as possible to be able to issue refunds to people in a timely fashion. For those responsible for federal tax payments, all individuals and non-corporate tax filers can defer up to $1 million of federal income tax (including the self-employment tax) payments until July 15, 2020, without penalties or interest, while corporate taxpayers will be able to defer up to $10 million of federal income tax payments.
To view the notice from Treasury and the IRS, Click here
To view other resources from the IRS with regards to filing your taxes, Click here
UNEMPLOYMENT
Gov. Jim Justice issued an executive order on Thursday, March 19, directing WorkForce West Virginia and the West Virginia Department of Commerce to provide unemployment benefits to those affected by COVID-19 and administer them to the maximum extent permitted by federal law.
The executive order allows WorkForce to:
• Waive the one-week waiting period for eligible West Virginians to receive unemployment benefits
• Waive the able and available work requirement
• Waive the work search requirement
• Unemployment benefits will be available to eligible individuals who are requested by a medical professional, local health authority or employer to be isolated or quarantined as a consequence of COVID-19, even if they are not actually diagnosed.
To file for unemployment benefits, click here.
Those who do not have internet access, have a disability requiring assistive technology or need further assistance should call 1-800-252-JOBS.
SUPPLIES
The Department of Health and Human Services and the Federal Emergency Management Agency have launched a web site for companies looking to sell medical supplies, equipment or services as part of the COVID-19 response: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help.
Specifically it provides some contacts for businesses:
To sell medical supplies or equipment to the federal government, please email specifics to nbeoc@fema.dhs.gov.
You can also register through the System for Award Management (SAM) website. All companies desiring to do business with the federal government must register, at no cost, with SAM.
For non-medical supplies, services or equipment, if you are interested in doing business with FEMA, visit the Industry Liaison Program webpage.
RESOURCES FOR HOMELESSNESS
WV Coalition to End Homelessness provided the following resource for anyone who needs it:
In an effort to protect clients and staff, WVCEH is currently case managing from a distance as best we can at this time through phone calls and FaceTime. The Coordinated Entry System staff may be reached via phone (1-833-722-2014), email (ces@wvceh.org) or via the WVCEH Facebook Page. |