WVU Medicine reports early start and surge of the respiratory triple threat

Story by Mike Nolting, MetroNews MORGANTOWN, W.Va.- Emergency departments (EDs) across WVU Medicine are recovering from a holiday surge in cases of respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Dr. Christopher Goode, chair of WVU Medicine and Emergency Medicine, said RSV has been the leading respiratory ailment reported in this early surge.…

Sago Mine Disaster 18 years ago today

Story by Jeff Jenkins, MetroNews SAGO, W.Va. — January 2 marks a tragic day in West Virginia history. Joe Manchin It was on this day in 2006 that an explosion rocked the Sago Mine in Upshur County eventually claiming the lives of 12 coal miners. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin, who was governor at the time, issued…