Visit the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (WV DHHR) COVID-19 dashboard.
To get more information on daily COVID deaths, follow the WV DHHR on Twitter at @WV_DHHR.
COVID-19 symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear two-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms.
Possible symptoms include:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
If you are feeling sick, test as soon as you can. At-home tests are available for free at Monongalia County Health Department. Visit the upper level to pick up your tests.
At-risk groups
Certain groups of people may be more at risk of getting sick from COVID-19 than others, such as:
- Older adults
- People who are immunocompromised
- People with medical conditions
- People with asthma
- Pregnant and recently pregnant people
Vaccines
The best way to prevent getting sick from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated and boosted. Everyone six months and older should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Learn more by going to our COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing page and make an appointment to get your vaccine here.
The bivalent booster is available at MCHD, which protects against current strains of the Omicron variant.
COVID-19 Guidelines
The proper guidelines for individuals with COVID-19 have changed. Follow the CDC's instructions for how to take the proper precautions.
Common questions about vaccines
- Are vaccines safe?
- What are possible side effects?
- Should I get vaccinated if I've had COVID-19?
- What different vaccines are available?
Learn more about COVID-19.