KINGWOOD, W.Va. – Health officials in Preston County report they have the fourth highest coronavirus infection rate in the state. Preston County is the 15th most densely populated county in state and reported 144 new ccoronavirus cases in the last week.
Health officials said the downward trend experienced in other areas of the state is not being felt in Preston County. At 78, Thursday, September 23 was the highest confirmed case number since the beginning of the pandemic. Current active coronavirus cases now number 397.
The percentage of people 12 and over that are fully vaccinated in the county is at 43-percent. The Monday report from the DHHR said at least 14,000 county residents have had at least one shot of the vaccine.
Initial and booster vaccines are available at the following locations:
Wal Mart Pharmacy in Kingwood- Walk-in service available Monday through Friday 9 a. m. to 7 p. m. 304-329-4031
Walgreens Pharmacy in Kingwood- Walk-in service available Monday through Friday 9 a. m. to 9 p. m. 304-329-2212
Cranberry Medical in Terra Alta- By Appointment only 304-789-2457
Rowlesburg Clinic in Rowlesburg – By Appointment only 304-454-2421
Eglon Clinic in Eglon- By Appointment only 304-735-3155
Newburg Clinic in Newburg – By Appointment only 304-892-2812
Preston County Health Department in Kingwood – By Appointment only 304-329-0096