Kara Lofton

Appalachia Health News Coordinator for West Virginia Public Broadcasting. Goes on Twitter once a year.

[Brad McElhinny @BradMcElhinny]

#WV daily covid hospitalizations are higher than they've been since any of this started

daily ICU admissions equal the previous high number

https://t.co/AtC58r0yg6

[Roxy Todd @RoxyMTodd]

Are you a day-care/ preschool teacher? 1st: My love and admiration to you. I am working on a story about child care and would love to hear your perspective on your job. Please consider filling out this quick survey. I would also love to interview you. https://t.co/2QUjHg2NDU

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

https://t.co/CFqM6knHtN
Please share this post so that we can create a space for other West Virginians — and all others around the world — to learn more about those we have lost during the pandemic.

[Bill Gates @BillGates]

Halting funding for the World Health Organization during a world health crisis is as dangerous as it sounds. Their work is slowing the spread of COVID-19 and if that work is stopped no other organization can replace them. The world needs @WHO now more than ever.

[Emily Allen @emilythejourno]

As the state reduces its incarcerated population, some groups are calling on the governor and the WV Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation to do more. Story from @wvpublicnews here:

(@report4america)

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

.@WVGovernor says in March @workforcewv
processed 90,000 claims. Normally it would be 3,400.

[Dave Mistich @davemistich]

I don't know who in @WVGovernor's office of @WV_DHHR needs to hear this, but:

You need to start responding to media inquiries outside of news conferences where reporters are allowed one question (if they're able to get one question in at all).

The public has a right to know.

[Brad McElhinny @BradMcElhinny]

#WV cases now exceed 400

[Dave Mistich @davemistich]

Projections Show COVID-19’s Peak In West Virginia Is A Month Away. Here’s What That Could Look Like: https://t.co/NOju54S8zx

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

@BradMcElhinny Don't you love the in depth answers?

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

@PhilKabler You'll never know will you ;)

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

Not cool @WVGovernor for skipping @wvpublicnews -- I have lots of questions.

[HHS @HHSGov]

Together, we can slow the spread of #COVID19. Here are the most recent guidelines for Americans from the @WhiteHouse and @CDCgov. #coronavirus

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

@TaylorStuckHD What is presentable?

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

One of my (probably not irrational) fears is that my camera will randomly turn on during the @WVGovernor press conference. #workingmomlife

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

To share your story, email me a voice memo to [email protected] OR you can leave a voicemail on our tip line at 800-633-4560

And thanks!

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

Hey friends (and please share) West Virginia Public Broadcasting wants to hear from you!

We are looking for two things:

1. Stories of hope and kindness of West Virginians helping West Virginians amid coronavirus

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

2. Stories from essential workers -- grocery, medical, truck drivers, postal service etc. For those in those jobs, we're looking to hear what you see and are experiencing on the ground. If you want/need to remain anonymous just indicate that in your email to us.

[Brad McElhinny @BradMcElhinny]

Clayton Burch of the WV school system now: https://t.co/ScriYKM5Hx

[Kara Lofton @KaraLofton]

@BradMcElhinny @johnfgianola @3littleredbones In theory they are supposed to but the numbers on the DHHR’s website are inconsistent with what we are seeing from county health departments and individually reported testing. @davemistich is investigating