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West Virginia’s ex-health officer, state senator catch virus

By Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice delivers his annual State of the State address in the House Chambers at the state capitol in Charleston, W.Va. The former West Virginia public health leader forced out by the governor says decades-old computer systems and cuts to staff over a period of years had made a challenging job even harder during a once-in-a-century pandemic. Republican Gov. Jim Justice demanded Dr. Cathy Slemp’s resignation on June 24. (AP Photo/Chris Jackson, File)

Exclusive: Ex-WVa health chief says cuts hurt virus response

By MICHELLE R. SMITH and ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Justice said Monday, June 22, 2020, that coronavirus cases are climbing across the state though he declined to strengthen restrictions as his reopening plan continues. The active caseload has increased by 28% over the past two weeks as outbreaks emerged at churches and after a number of West Virginians traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to state health officials. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File)

Governor: ‘No point’ to debate axing of top health official

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 12, 2020, file photo, West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice speaks during a press conference at the State Capitol in Charleston, W.Va. Justice said Monday, June 22, 2020, that coronavirus cases are climbing across the state though he declined to strengthen restrictions as his reopening plan continues. The active caseload has increased by 28% over the past two weeks as outbreaks emerged at churches and after a number of West Virginians traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, according to state health officials. (F. Brian Ferguson/Charleston Gazette-Mail via AP, File)

W.Va. governor forces out top health official amid outbreaks

By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE - Associated Press