The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources reported four additional deaths related to COVID-19 between Friday, September 25, and Saturday, September 26.
Among those confirmed to be deceased are two Logan County residents, a 62-year old woman and a 77-year old man, and two Kanawha County residents, a 70-year old woman and a 72-year old man.
In a statement posted on the DHHR website, Cabinet Secretary Bill J. Crouch said: “Each death reported is a solemn reminder of the seriousness of this disease. Our sincere condolences are extended to these families.”
There have been 549,310 laboratory tests conducted statewide, accounting for 30.090% of West Virginia’s population. This remains ahead of the 29.431% who have been tested nationally. The state’s upward trend in testing has continued for the fifth day.
With 7,464 tests performed on Saturday, W.Va. fell just 36 shy of the targeted 7,500. There have now been 15,348 reported cases of COVID-19 in W.Va., including 14,935 confirmed and 413 probable, which have resulted in 334 total deaths. There are currently 3,854 active cases. 169 residents are presently hospitalized, with 53 being treated in the ICU and 26 being assisted with ventilators.
The cumulative positivity-rate is 2.74%, which is considerably lower than the national-rate of 7.05%. 190 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified with the last 24-hours, generating a daily-positivity rate of 2.40%. This is the lowest daily-rate the state has seen in several weeks, and is more than a full percentage-point below the 7-day average.
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