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CHARLESTON Seemingly closing the books on legal efforts to overturn Gov. Jim Justice’s executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, two federal courts dismissed challenges to the governor’s authority under states of emergency.
U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers issued a judgment order Tuesday dismissing a lawsuit filed by Andrew and Ashley Stewart, owners of Bridge Cafe and Bistro in Putnam County.
The Stewarts challenged as being unconstitutional Justice’s executive orders requiring the wearing of face masks or coverings in the indoor public places and business reopening guidelines released in May. Chambers dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that the case cannot be filed again on the same grounds.
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CHARLESTON Seemingly closing the books on legal efforts to overturn Gov. Jim Justice’s executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, two federal courts dismissed challenges to the governor’s authority under states of emergency.
U.S. District Judge Robert Chambers issued a judgment order Tuesday dismissing a lawsuit filed by Andrew and Ashley Stewart, owners of Bridge Cafe and Bistro in Putnam County.
The Stewarts challenged as being unconstitutional Justice’s executive orders requiring the wearing of face masks or coverings in the indoor public places and business reopening guidelines released in May. Chambers dismissed the lawsuit with prejudice, meaning that the case cannot be filed again on the same grounds.
CHARLESTON Seemingly closing the books on legal efforts to overturn Gov. Jim Justice’s executive orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, two federal courts d
HUNTINGTON â More than 500 people received a COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination clinic Saturday at the Valley Park Conference Center in Hurricane, West Virginia.
The Putnam County Health Department hosted the clinic, which was for people ages 65 and over and was at capacity. Three hundred initial doses and 250 second doses of the COVID-19 vaccine were scheduled to be administered to Putnam County residents.
Both versions of the COVID-19 vaccine currently available, from Moderna and Pfizer, are administered in two doses.
âPutnam County Health Department is pleased that 250 of our countyâs most vulnerable residents will be completing their vaccination cycle on Saturday,â Lolita Kirk, the health departmentâs executive director, said in a news release. âWe are also very happy to again be in a position to host vaccination clinics right here in Putnam County. We know that community members are appreciative, particularly our seniors, for the opportunity t
Finding a vaccine provider
By Mackenzi Klemann - mklemann@limanews.com
Julia Nunez receives her injection with a dose of the Covid-19 vaccine at the Bradfield Community Center Thursday morning.
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LIMA Julia Nunez saw the notification: She was eligible for her coronavirus vaccine. Would she like to make an appointment at the Bradfield Community Center?
Nunez was initially hesitant given her history of allergic reactions. But her nurse was reassuring and explained the possible side effects, so Nunez felt comfortable with her decision.
The process was quick and simple for Nunez, whose prior patient relationship with Health Partners of Western Ohio, which is administering vaccines at the Bradfield Community Center, meant she was promptly notified of her eligibility and the registration process.