Mountain State Times

West Virginia's death count exceeded the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending Feb. 26, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 41 people in 25-44 age group in West Virginia died during week ending February 26

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 41 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending February 26.

Less than 10 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 5 percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

10 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were 10 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up five percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

Week of February 19: 141 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died in West Virginia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 141 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending February 19.

50 people die in West Virginia with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in week ending Feb. 19

There were 50 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Feb. 19, a 39.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

12 people die from Alzheimer's disease in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were 12 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up six percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

Week ending February 19 could be deadliest for people in 75-84 age group in West Virginia

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 130 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending February 19.

Less than 10 people die from diabetes mellitus in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from diabetes mellitus reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 5 percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

VA provides 1.0% fewer home purchase loans in West Virginia in 1st quarter

There were 575 VA home purchases in West Virginia in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2022, totaling $156.3 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

55 people die in West Virginia with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending Feb. 19

There were 55 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Feb. 19, a 43.3 percent decrease from the previous week.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in West Virginia declines from Q4 FY2021 to Q1 FY2022

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in West Virginia during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022 was $200,131, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

43 people die in West Virginia from heart disease in week ending Feb. 19

There were 43 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in West Virginia during the week ending Feb. 19, a 8.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Less than 10 people die from influenza and pneumonia in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from influenza and pneumonia reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 5 percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

West Virginia: 103 people in 65-74 age group are estimated to have died during week ending February 19

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 103 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending February 19.

Less than 10 people die from kidney disease in West Virginia during week ending Feb. 26

There were less than 10 deaths from nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis reported in West Virginia in the week ending Feb. 26, making up less than 5 percent of total deaths by all causes in West Virginia.

March 8: Congressional Record publishes “POSTAL SERVICE REFORM ACT OF 2022--Continued” in the Senate section