Friday, May 24 2013 12:33 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:33:24 GMT
Smith Street between Morris and Ruffner Avenue is closed after a crash sent the utility pole down. The immediate area is blocked as a result.Emergency crews responded to the crash after a man driving
Driver flees crash scene after crash knocks down utility pole in Charleston
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:18 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:18:28 GMT
Three people were inside this burning home but managed to get out safely.
Firefighters are battling a massive fire in East Bank in Kanawha County. A house on Walnut Street went up in flames around 5:15 a.m. Firefighters said two people were home at the time but managed to
Three escape massive fire in a home on Walnut Street in Kanawha County
It said visitors are now limited to two per patient. Also, visitors who have flu-like symptoms 24 hours prior to their visit is discouraged from coming to the hospital. Finally, anyone under the age of 12 should not visit patients in the hospital.
Visitors need to check in and get a visitors pass in the East Lobby.
"We've been lucky, in that we haven't had a huge spike in flu cases, but during flu season, we know that there are a few things that we can do to try to limit the spread of flu to our patients, to our visitors, to our staff and to the community at large. And this is one of those things we thought might be beneficial," said Dr. Ron Pellegrino
Doctors want to remind people the best way to protect yourself is by getting a flu shot. The flu vaccination is still being given at WVU Urgent Care, Outpatient, WVU Cheat Lake Physicians and Sleeth Family Medicine Center.
If you are suffering from flu-like symptoms and need to come to the emergency room, the staff there will help you. The changes are only for visiting patients.
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