12 positive cases confirmed in West Virginia

now that they are testing. These are occurring in various locations including the state capital. All are said to be travel-related.

https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/11-positive--568997361.html

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WSAZ) - According to the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia, the latest person to test positive for COVID-19 is a a member of the judicial branch who works in Kanawha County.

Officials say the employee is under 40 years old and from Putnam County, but has been working in the judicial building. They are isolated at the hospital and in stable condition, the Kanawha-Charleston Health Department says.

The Court has contacted the family and offered any help and support needed.

The Kanawha County Commission, under the direction of Kanawha Charleston Health Officer Dr. Sherri Young, ordered that the Judicial Building close to the public immediately. This order followed the notice that the individual that tested positive for COVID-19 had significant access to the building. The Judicial Building houses the Circuit Court, Magistrate Court, Family Court and the offices of the Kanawha County Circuit Clerk."....(more)