All schools in Upshur County will close at 1 p.m. today. All B-UHS sporting events today are canceled.

Davis Health System releases informal flyer about COVID-19 vaccinations

Dr. Phil Chua, DMC Hospitalist, was the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Davis Medical Center.
Dr. Phil Chua, DMC Hospitalist, was the first person to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at Davis Medical Center.

West Virginians are looking for information about COVID-19 vaccines. Clear, consistent, and scientifically sound messaging about the COVID-19 vaccines is imperative to ensure everybody has the knowledge and confidence that they need to make a decision about getting vaccinated. The West Virginia Joint Information Center (WV JIC) for COVID-19 Vaccine recognizes the essential roles that partner agencies hold as trusted information sources and tireless advocates for communities in our Mountain State.

Thus, the WV JIC for COVID-19 Vaccine developed the following communication toolkit to help our valued partner agencies respond to questions about the COVID-19 vaccine(s). This is intended as a reference guide for healthcare and public health agencies to use in communication with their audiences.

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