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In case you missed it: MANCHIN URGES REVERSAL OF COVID-19 HOSPITAL DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING CHANGES

Charleston, WV – U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) urged the Trump Administration to reverse recent changes to require hospitals to report data to a new system set up by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) instead of the National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) which is run by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Senators said in part, “We write today to urge you to withdraw your confusing and harmful changes to hospital reporting requirements for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the midst of a global pandemic, these changes pose serious challenges to the nation’s response by increasing the data management burden for hospitals, potentially delaying critical supply shipments, compromising access to key data for many states, and reducing transparency for the public.”

 

TESTING

Where can I get a test? This is a question my office has received since the beginning of this pandemic. Please note that this is not a comprehensive list; there may be more testing sites out there that are added daily.  In order to provide as much reliable information as possible, I am including testing sites that are verified through an official communication or news release.

For any organizations or health care organizations who would like their site listed, or who have updates on their hours or requirements, please email me at common_sense@manchin.senate.gov .

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.


Click here for WV DHHR's latest updates to reported COVID-19 cases


Click here to find a testing site near you. 

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Any new additions or updates to testing sites will be included below. The full list of verified testing sites and events is available on manchin.senate.gov/coronavirus.

TESTING EVENTS

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2020:

WELLSBURG
LOCATION: Brooke High/Middle School Complex, 5 Bruin Drive, Wellsburg, WV
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2020:

LOGAN
LOCATION: Logan County Emergency Ambulance Authority Station #30, 26 ½ Main Avenue, Logan, WV
HOURS: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

WELLSBURG
LOCATION: Brooke High/Middle School Complex, 5 Bruin Drive, Wellsburg, WV
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020:

GLENVILLE
LOCATION: 809 Medical Drive, Suite 3, Glenville, WV
HOURS: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2020:

FAIRMONT
LOCATION: Windmill Park, 900 Ogden Avenue, Fairmont, WV
HOURS: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

GLENVILLE
LOCATION: 809 Medical Drive, Suite 3, Glenville, WV
HOURS: 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.
This testing is free and available to all residents in selected counties, including asymptomatic individuals. Proof of insurance is NOT required. Attendees should bring identification, such as a driver’s license or proof of address, to help in returning test results. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

 
TESTING LOCATIONS

OAK HILL
LOCATION: Old Kmart, 9000 Old Fayetteville Rd, Oak Hill, WV 25901
HOURS: Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Bring your insurance information. For more information, call New River Health at 304-469-2905.

WEIRTON
LOCATION: Weirton Medical Center COVID-19 Testing Site, Pennsylvania Avenue, Weirton, WV
HOURS: Mon-Fri 10am – 6pm
Patients will need a physician order in advance from a WMC Medical Staff physician to obtain outpatient COVID testing at this location. Patients without an order from a WMC physician will not be able to obtain testing at this location.  This is not a drive up location for unscheduled testing. 

 

RESOURCES

Our office is working diligently to bring you the most up-to-date information as it becomes available. Click the links below for more information. All information regarding resources and more can be found on Senator Manchin's website.

Unemployment & Direct Payments

Veterans Assistance

Basic Needs

Business Assistance

Volunteer

Feeling Ill?

WV 211:

United Way of West Virginia provides an important service to West Virginians by helping users navigate the vast number of resources available to aid with healthcare issues, food shortages, mental health questions and more. This program is more important now than ever as we battle the COVID-19 pandemic and I commend United Way for continuing to serve their fellow West Virginians through this time.

United Way’s new 2-1-1 will make information on a wide variety of local support services more accessible across our entire state,” said United Way of Central WV President, Margaret O’Neal. “Whether it’s information for locating a health clinic, finding child care programs, or getting housing assistance, 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember, go-to resource for individuals and families.

To utilize these resources West Virginians can:

Call 2-1-1
Text your zip code to 898-211
Visit http://www.wv211.org/contact
Call toll-free 1-833-848-9905

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Any new or updated resource information will be posted below. All information is available and updated daily on manchin.senate.gov/coronavirus.

 

 

 

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