Amjad

CHARLESTON – Dr. Ayne Amjad, the health official who has helped guide West Virginia through most of the COVID-19 pandemic, is stepping down from her role but will continue to advise Gov. Jim Justice going forward.

Justice announced Monday during his virtual briefing with reporters from the State Capitol Building that Amjad will step down as state health officer and commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Resources’ Bureau of Public Health as soon as a permanent replacement is appointed.

Instead, Amjad will step into a contract advisory role on public health matter and report directly to the Governor’s Office.