Inside West Virginia Politics

On this week's episode, guests talk with us about all things COVID-19, including the impact on businesses and schools, what West Virginia is doing to prepare for a possible future outbreak, and expert information and advice on how disease spreads and how you can protect yourself.In segment 1, Dr. Cathy Slemp, West Virginia State Health Officer and Commissioner of DHHR’s Bureau for Public Health, breaks down COVID-19 for our audience, telling us how (and how quickly) disease spreads, how far away from others you should be to avoid catching an illness, and the population that should take extra precaution. She also explains the goal behind prevention, which is not necessarily to keep people from getting sick.In segment 2, Speaker of the House Roger Hanshaw uses his background in chemistry to give us insight into West Virginia's preparations, including the budgeting of money for quick use in case of a coronavirus outbreak. And as a small reprieve from all the COVID-19 talk, he tells us about a few accomplishments