Coronavirus Info

Tucker Co Health Dept. Update 10/07/2021:

This morning, we have been notified that we have lost another resident to this terrible pandemic.  Our prayers and thoughts are with their families and friends during this difficult time.

Tucker County’s TOTAL CASE NUMBERS are 1,016 confirmed positive cases since the beginning of this pandemic, 64 active cases, 933 that have recovered and 19 deaths.  Today, the total number of new cases reported to us was 8.  Since 10/01/2021, we have seen 58 NEW POSITIVE CASES of COVID-19 in the county (total positive cases in September (266) August (132), July (5), and June (2). 

For more information on how Tucker County is addressing COVID-19, please visit the Tucker County Health Department Website: https://tuckerhealthwv.com/

NEW Pfizer Booster Shots and Community Drive Through Clinic

The Tucker County Health Department, ST. George Medical Clinic, and the Preston Taylor Health Center are now offering Pfizer booster shots by appointment only. Requirements for the Booster shots and contact information for clinics can be found here : Pfizer Booster Shots

The Community Vaccination Team will also hold a drive through clinic to receive a Pfizer Booster Shot on October 15 2021 at the Parsons Fire Department Hall. 

General Guidance

  • Maintain 6-feet social distancing
  • Wash hands frequently and use hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
  • Wear a cloth face covering when in public 
  • Avoid touching your face
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

Resources 

The items below contain guidance from various sources that affect County Operations during the Covid-19 State of Emergency.

 

Absentee Voting

Technology to Support County Meetings

  • Tucker County will be  using one or more technologies to conduct its business functions through County Commission Meetings as well as other Boards and Authority meetings.  Where technically possible we will make a concerted effort to provide public access.  We may have to modify the manner in which we typically conduct our meetings to ensure public safety. All meetings conducted electronically do have public access mechanisms to ensure transparency of government operations.

 

Restricting Attendance at Public Meetings:  Open Meetings Act Opinion(s)  O.M.A.O 

In considering the holdings in O.M.A.O.s 1999-08 and 2010-02,  it is staff’s opinion that it would be reasonable for a public agency to limit in-person attendance at public meetings in accordance with applicable guidance issued by the WHO, CDC or other authorized health or government organizations.  It is staff’s opinion, therefore, that conducting a meeting in which the public can attend electronically via a call-in number would satisfy the requirements of the Open Meetings Act.  If there is a need to attend a meeting which is being conducted electronically to comply with CDC guidance please contact the meeting organizer to see how access may be obtained.