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A pair of Ohio County residents were among the 11 who had died from COVID-19 complications between Sept. 20 and Wednesday, according to the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources.
Two women, ages 97 and 88, from Ohio County were on the list, according to DHHR. The other confirmed deaths were a 77-year old female from Roane County, an 88-year old male from Monongalia County, an 81-year old female from Greenbrier County, a 79-year old female from Tucker County, a 74-year old male from Kanawha County, a 76-year old female from Cabell County, a 91-year old female from Braxton County, a 78-year old male from Braxton County and a 90-year old male from Mason County.
There have been 8,214 total deaths in West Virginia attributed to COVID-19.
West Virginians ages 6 months and older are recommended to stay up to date with updated 2023-24 COVID-19 vaccination. At this time, a 2023-24 updated COVID-19 shot is recommended for most people ages 5 years and older.
Those ages 6 months through 4 years of age have more specific recommendations.
People who are moderately to severely immunocompromised may need additional shots for updated protection. COVID-19 vaccination is the best way to protect against severe disease, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19, the DHHR said.
Residents can visit the WV COVID-19 Vaccination Due Date Calculator, a free, online tool that helps individuals figure out when they may be due for a COVID-19 shot, making it easier to stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccination.