Latest Updates
COVID GUIDANCE, Feb. 7, 2022
Monongalia County Health Department has reduced its COVID isolation guidance from 10 to five days for individuals whose symptoms have resolved or improved and who can wear a well-fitted mask around others for another five days.
COVID GUIDANCE: Jan. 27, 2022
A statement from Dr. Lee B. Smith, medical director, Monongalia County Health Department, regarding MCHD's guidance on 10-day isolation and 14-day quarantine periods.
COVID GUIDANCE: Jan. 18, 2022
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources provides this guidance for those who have tested positive for COVID during the omicron surge.
ALL ACTIONS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS
GOVERNOR UPDATES MASK GUIDANCE: May 14, 2021
GOV. JIM JUSTICE UPDATES EXECUTIVE ORDERS: April 19, 2021
GOVERNOR'S CAPACITY UPDATES: Feb. 23, 2021
FACE COVERING AMENDMENT UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2020
REMOTE LEARNING DURING THANKSGIVING: Nov. 13, 2020
COVID TESTING FOR NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES: Nov. 13, 2020
YOUTH WINTER SPORTS DELAYED: Nov. 13, 2020
MONONGALIA COUNTY | BARS CLOSURE LIFTED (rescinded as of 4 p.m. Sept. 2, 2020; re-opened Oct. 13, 2020)
(August 31, 2020) The countywide bar closure has been lifted. In order to reopen, such establishments must implement additional safety measures as described in the guidance document: Supplemental Protocols for Reopening Monongalia County Bars.
STATEWIDE | NURSING HOME VISITATION REVISED
(Aug. 21, 2020) Visitation by the general public to any of West Virginia's nursing home facilities is prohibited, except in cases of compassionate care due to end-of-life or deteriorating physical and/or mental health. This prohibition does not apply to assisted living facilities.
*NEW* Assisted Living Facilities (Revised)
STATEWIDE | SOCIAL GATHERING LIMIT
(July 14, 2020) The limit for all purely social gatherings has been reduced to 25 individuals. The limitation does not apply to any activity, business, or entity that has been deemed essential, such as religious services, weddings, or group meetings, conferences, or other special events held for essential businesses and operations, as defined by Executive Order 9-20, as amended.
STATEWIDE | FAIRS, FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & SIMILAR EVENTS PROHIBITED
(July 14, 2020) All fairs, festivals, carnivals, or similar events, as well as all indoor or outdoor concerts, are prohibited.
STATEWIDE | INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT
(July 7, 2020) All West Virginians age 9 and older are required to wear a face covering at all indoor public places where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. For children ages 2 years old through 8 years old, face coverings are not required. However, it is recommended that parents or guardians use their best judgment as to when to assist their children, ages 2 through 8, with wearing a face covering. Under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing, and anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance should not wear face coverings and are exempt from the face covering requirement. Face shields are an acceptable substitute for those with physical conditions that may cause them to be unable to properly wear a face covering.
As of July 8, 2020, all guidance documents have been updated to reflect Governor Justice's Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement.
Additional Reopening Guidance
Here is a link to Gov. Jim Justice's plan for The Comeback in 2020. Links will be updated daily when additional guidance becomes available.
Individual links:
May 4:
Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
Restaurants with takeaway dining or outdoor dining
Religious entities and funeral homes
Hair and cosmetology services
May 18:
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)
June 19:
Guidance for vacation travel
June 22:
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)
July 1:
Fairs, festivals, amusement parks and rides (Re-closed July 14, 2020, re-opening announced in March 2021 for May 2021)
July 6:
Indoor mask mandate
ACTIVE Reopening Guidance Documents (Listed Alphabetically)
COVID GUIDANCE, Feb. 7, 2022
Monongalia County Health Department has reduced its COVID isolation guidance from 10 to five days for individuals whose symptoms have resolved or improved and who can wear a well-fitted mask around others for another five days.
COVID GUIDANCE: Jan. 27, 2022
A statement from Dr. Lee B. Smith, medical director, Monongalia County Health Department, regarding MCHD's guidance on 10-day isolation and 14-day quarantine periods.
COVID GUIDANCE: Jan. 18, 2022
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources provides this guidance for those who have tested positive for COVID during the omicron surge.
ALL ACTIONS AND EXECUTIVE ORDERS
GOVERNOR UPDATES MASK GUIDANCE: May 14, 2021
GOV. JIM JUSTICE UPDATES EXECUTIVE ORDERS: April 19, 2021
GOVERNOR'S CAPACITY UPDATES: Feb. 23, 2021
FACE COVERING AMENDMENT UPDATE: Nov. 13, 2020
REMOTE LEARNING DURING THANKSGIVING: Nov. 13, 2020
COVID TESTING FOR NURSING HOME EMPLOYEES: Nov. 13, 2020
YOUTH WINTER SPORTS DELAYED: Nov. 13, 2020
MONONGALIA COUNTY | BARS CLOSURE LIFTED (rescinded as of 4 p.m. Sept. 2, 2020; re-opened Oct. 13, 2020)
(August 31, 2020) The countywide bar closure has been lifted. In order to reopen, such establishments must implement additional safety measures as described in the guidance document: Supplemental Protocols for Reopening Monongalia County Bars.
STATEWIDE | NURSING HOME VISITATION REVISED
(Aug. 21, 2020) Visitation by the general public to any of West Virginia's nursing home facilities is prohibited, except in cases of compassionate care due to end-of-life or deteriorating physical and/or mental health. This prohibition does not apply to assisted living facilities.
*NEW* Assisted Living Facilities (Revised)
STATEWIDE | SOCIAL GATHERING LIMIT
(July 14, 2020) The limit for all purely social gatherings has been reduced to 25 individuals. The limitation does not apply to any activity, business, or entity that has been deemed essential, such as religious services, weddings, or group meetings, conferences, or other special events held for essential businesses and operations, as defined by Executive Order 9-20, as amended.
STATEWIDE | FAIRS, FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & SIMILAR EVENTS PROHIBITED
(July 14, 2020) All fairs, festivals, carnivals, or similar events, as well as all indoor or outdoor concerts, are prohibited.
STATEWIDE | INDOOR FACE COVERING REQUIREMENT
(July 7, 2020) All West Virginians age 9 and older are required to wear a face covering at all indoor public places where six feet of social distancing cannot be maintained. For children ages 2 years old through 8 years old, face coverings are not required. However, it is recommended that parents or guardians use their best judgment as to when to assist their children, ages 2 through 8, with wearing a face covering. Under Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, children younger than 2 years old, anyone who has trouble breathing, and anyone who is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the face covering without assistance should not wear face coverings and are exempt from the face covering requirement. Face shields are an acceptable substitute for those with physical conditions that may cause them to be unable to properly wear a face covering.
As of July 8, 2020, all guidance documents have been updated to reflect Governor Justice's Statewide Indoor Face Covering Requirement.
Additional Reopening Guidance
Here is a link to Gov. Jim Justice's plan for The Comeback in 2020. Links will be updated daily when additional guidance becomes available.
Individual links:
May 4:
Small businesses with 10 or fewer employees.
Restaurants with takeaway dining or outdoor dining
Religious entities and funeral homes
Hair and cosmetology services
May 18:
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)
June 19:
Guidance for vacation travel
June 22:
Fitness centers, gyms and recreational centers (updated June 22)
July 1:
Fairs, festivals, amusement parks and rides (Re-closed July 14, 2020, re-opening announced in March 2021 for May 2021)
July 6:
Indoor mask mandate
ACTIVE Reopening Guidance Documents (Listed Alphabetically)
