CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) - West Virginia has recorded its 34th death from the coronavirus, an 88-year-old woman from Jackson County, health officials said Sunday.
There have been at least 1,053 confirmed cases of the virus in the state as of Sunday, the Department of Health and Human Resources said.
Jackson County has seen the greatest number of deaths at nine. And at least 29 of the 34 deaths have occurred among people over age 65, according to the DHHR.
Kanawha County has the most confirmed cases with at least 153, followed by Berkeley County at 131 and Jackson County at 127.
The DHHR reported a large increase in negative results Sunday due to electronic reporting from labs across the state. Gov. Jim Justice ordered the testing of all patients and staff at nursing homes last week.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough that clear up within weeks. For some, especially older adults and those with existing health problems, it can bring about more severe illness, including pneumonia, and even death.
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