Corona virus infections continue to rise, but still run about 4 percent in West Virginia. The Mountain State is recording a second Covid 19 related death, this time in Jackson County. The primary election is delayed until June, some schools are finding issues with the distance learning software which is having trouble under heavy use and students, parents and teachers get some direction on what they should expect in this extraordinary time. In Sports, WVU A-D Shane Lyons says for now, football season is a go. Those stories and more in today's edition.

Covid 19 Corona Virus positive cases in West Virginia number 162 and now are confirmed in half the state's counties. The rate of infection is about 4%. Governor Jim Justice issues executive orders cancelling all elective surgery and shutting down private campgrounds to new out of state guests. President Trump warns the next two weeks will be rough as the Covid 19 pandemic nationally is expected to surge to its peak. In Sports, WVU Baseball Coach Randy Mazey reacts to news his three seniors will get another year. These stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

Governor Jim Justice tells those from out of state to stay out of West Virginia unless you have a legitimate reason to be here, Positive Covid 19 cases are up to 145 in 27 counties. The Governor and local governments close parks in order to tighten social distancing. Counties are having to get creative with food products for home bound students. In Sports, Metronews will revisit another state tournament classic tonight featuring a legendary voice on the call. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

A grisly case in Monroe County believed to be three murders and a suicide--including two small children. West Virginia records its first Covid 19 death as positive cases climb, but not at the rate many had feared. U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito explains more about what to expect from the recently passed Covid 19 stimulus package and in sports, revisiting the 2007 State Championship basketball game with Huntington defeated South Charleston led by a couple of NBA lottery picks. Those stories and more in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

We're up to 76 Corona virus cases in West Virginia, a rate which continues to climb as expected--but state Coronavirus Czar Dr. Clay Marsh sees reason for optimism in West Virginia if we keep practicing what has been happening. The virus is taking a toll other ways with more than 42,000 West Virginians filing for unemployment and employment closures extended. Also a fatal fire in Preston County and an Elkins police officer shot on duty. In sports, cautious optimism the state basketball tournaments could still happen. Those stories and more in today's edition.

Cases of Covid 19 Corona Virus in WV continue to climb, which health officials say isn't a surprise. Worries continue at rest homes in Morgantown and Charleston where the virus has been confirmed. More disruptions over the pandemic, the school closure in WV is extended, WVU commencement will be "virtual", but the state tax deadline has been extended and the US Senate approves a Covid 19 stimulus bill. In Sports, Neal Brown talks about the impact the virus is having on WVU Football. Those stories and much more in today's episode of Metronews This Morning.

Numbers of Covid 19 cases in West Virginia take a dramatic jump. Monongalia County is hardest hit with half their cases in a single nursing home. CAMC and other health care outlets struggle for supplies amid the growing pandemic, and the state's Health Officer on what to do if you've been exposed or test positive. Also, Kyle Wiggs tells us the return of WVU basketball's big men is not quite a done deal--but likely. Those stories and more in today's episode.

Governor Justice issues a "Stay-At-Home" executive order. The positive case count of Covid 19 in West Virginia rises to 20 with the first instances of "community spread." More wrangling in the U.S. Senate over what will be a "Covid 19 Relief Package" and Kyle Wiggs talks about what a showcase it will be if the state basketball tournament is ever played. Those stories and more in today's Metronews This Morning podcast.

There are now 16 cases of Covid 19 confirmed in West Virginia. Governor Justice hesitates on a statewide shutdown--but neighboring states are taking that step. School meal delivery is being discontinued and Hoppy reacts to the Governor's widely panned address to the state Saturday night. It's all in today's edition of Metronews This Morning.

West Virginia now has five positive cases of Covid 19, Governor Jim Justice tests negative after coming in contact with one of those positive patients, unemployment is starting to climb rapidly amid the impact of Covid 19 in West Virginia and across the nation. In Sports, Thursday marked 15 years since WVU basketball knocked off Wake Forest in the NCAA tourney in double OT. Those stories and more on today's edition of MetroNews This Morning.