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

WVWC confirms five positive COVID-19 cases Thursday

BUCKHANNON, WV – The following statement was made today by John Bohman, Director of Safety and Security at West Virginia Wesleyan College (WVWC). 

“Five members of the West Virginia Wesleyan College community have tested positive for COVID-19.  The College is following all safety and public health protocols; the individuals remain in isolation.

“The safety of each and every member of the campus community is the College’s highest priority.  We continue to urge all members of the Wesleyan campus community to follow all safety and public health protocols outlined by the Upshur-Buckhannon Health Department and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.”

According to the college’s own dashboard, there are now five active COVID-19 cases (mentioned above) and 10 recovered cases. See the dashboard here.

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