JC Health Department News & Alerts
The Jefferson County Health Department will use our News Posts to notify our county’s citizens of health updates that impact them. Browse our posts below, and be sure to sign up for Alerts to receive these notifications by email!
Accepting Applications – Local Health Administrator 1
The West Virginia Division of Personnel invites applications for the position of: Local Health Administrator 1 - Jefferson County Health Department SALARY: $3,064.92 - $5,670.08 Monthly $36,779.00 - $68,041.00 Annually DEPARTMENT: HD19-Jefferson County Health...
Free COVID-19 Testing
Our staff will be at Asbury United Methodist Church tomorrow and Saturday along with the WV National Guard to do drive-through COVID-19 testing from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. More information at coronavirus.wv.gov
Job Opening – Local Health Administrator I
Job Description for Posting Number: JEFF2002 LOCAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR I Closing Date: May 21, 2020 Education TRAINING: BACCALAUREATE DEGREE IN COMMUNITY HEALTH, HEALTH ADMINISTRATION, NURSING, OR PUBLIC OR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION. SUBSTITUTION: QUALIFYING EXPERIENCE...
COVID-19, Reopening, and Hotspots
Currently, both the Safer at Home Order and WV Executive Order No. 20-20 are in effect in Jefferson County. After seeking clarification from the Governor's office, we have determined the following: The reopening of Jefferson County businesses per the Safer at Home...
WV Safer at Home Order
Yesterday Governor Justice announced beginning May 4, 2020, West Virginia's Stay At Home Order will be lifted and will be replaced by a new "Safer At Home" Order. Because Jefferson County is one of the 11 counties still considered to be hot spots, we are awaiting...
Reopening Childcare Centers
If you are a currently permitted child care or licensed home day care and would like to reopen you must first contact the Bureau for Children and Families and apply to open as a Critical Care Center. Once you have done that and BCF notifies our office you are pending...
Rabies Alert Update – Mordington Circle in Charles Town
RABIES ALERT: This is a follow-up to our April 16th alert for the Mordington Circle area of Charles Town. Please be advised that we now have additional reports of cats charging people in this same area. This behavior is indicative of rabies. Do not approach any...
Press Release 4.29.2020
PRESS RELEASE April 29, 2020 Contact Information: Jefferson County Health Department 304 728-8416 Email: JeffersonLHD@wv.gov COVID-19 is a highly transmissible virus. Common symptoms of the virus are cough, fever, shortness of breath, muscle aches, chills and...
Guidelines for Reopening Small Businesses, Restaurants, and Houses of Worship
Governor Justice has made available additional guidance for businesses as part of the "West Virginia Strong - The Comeback" Plan. https://coronavirus.wvgovstatus.com/2020.04.28%20Small%20Business%20Guidelines.pdf...
West Virginia Strong – The Comeback
During yesterday's press briefing, Governor Jim Justice unveiled his plan for gradually re-opening businesses over the next few weeks. The plan is now available to view or download here: https://governor.wv.gov/Pages/The-Comeback.aspx This is a flexible plan that can...