WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF) – As of the morning of March 14, no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported in West Virginia, making it the only state without a positive case.

Gov. Jim Justice announced on Friday that 31 state residents have received testing for the coronavirus. Results came back negative for 26 while five are currently pending.

As a precaution and an effort to help prevent the spreading of the virus, the governor will close all schools in the Mountain State, beginning Monday. He is also urging residents to avoid out-of-state travel and large gatherings.

Due to the emerging health threat posed by #COVID19, I have ordered the closure of all pre-K through 12th grade schools in #WV. This was a very difficult decision but I know in my heart this is the right thing to do to help protect all WVians. #WVGov https://t.co/e7Hioo34kV — Governor Jim Justice (@WVGovernor) March 13, 2020

Locally, Belmont County confirmed it’s first two cases on Friday and the PA Department of Health is also reporting one positive case in Washington County.

For updates on pending COVID-19 cases in West Virginia, please visit the website of the state’s Health and Human Resources Department.

Also, visit the website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for up-to-date information and guidelines.

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