Announcements
Gaiters do no harm: WVU toxicologists find coverings help contain the spread of exhaled droplets
Experts with the West Virginia University Center for Inhalation Toxicology found that – assuming it’s a good fit - a gaiter will, despite recent reports, provide a respiratory containment of exhaled droplets comparable to a common over-the-ear cloth mask.
WVU updates, recaps Morgantown Return to Campus information
West Virginia University released updated Return to Campus information today (Aug. 11). A Return to Campus Conversation will also be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 13 where senior administrators will continue to answer questions and address concerns.
WVU provides COVID-19 weekly ‘trends’ report
A week after launching its public dashboard to track and compile COVID-19 information collected during testing across the West Virginia University System, a total of 67 positive results have been recorded out of 11,604 tests resulted between July 21-Aug. 9. Those positive test results include 63 students and 4 faculty/staff.
WVU dean of students sets expectations to preserve on-campus academic experience for fall semester
West Virginia University Dean of Students Corey Farris sent a letter Monday (Aug. 10) asking students to make good choices and adhere to safety protocols. Farris warned house parties, going to bars and gathering in large groups will very likely increase community spread of COVID-19 and negative behaviors that could harm our community will not be tolerated.
Yes, kids can get COVID-19 – 3 pediatricians explain what’s known about coronavirus and children
We are three pediatric infectious disease specialists who live and work in West Virginia. The West Virginia University Health System serves 400,000 children and according to our internal data, to date, 2,520 children up to 17 years of age have been tested for the coronavirus. Sixty-seven of them tested positive, and one became sick enough to be admitted to the hospital.
Continuing education credits now available for Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response
Continuing education credits are now available for Contact Tracing and Pandemic Response, an online, self-guided course developed in partnership between the West Virginia University School of Public Health and the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Public Health.
WVU’s Poore pens letter celebrating anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act, calls on campus community to ‘sustain the important work’ of the ADA
Meshea L. Poore, Esq., West Virginia University vice president for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, sent a letter today (July 24) reflecting on the upcoming 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act noting the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fact that all disabilities are not obvious or visible.
Virtual 'Mindful Mondays' series emphasizes self-care during COVID-19
Join the mindful steps team to begin or renew your mindfulness practice, address common challenges, and learn tips for applying mindful practices during COVID-19. This four-part series is for students, faculty, and staff of WVU and employees of WVU Medicine.
WVU launches fundraising campaign to aid underrepresented students
Historic and systemic obstacles, made more pressing by the COVID-19 pandemic, mean current and prospective students from underrepresented groups often need financial help to start or continue their education at West Virginia University. The WVU Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is launching a crowdfunding campaign to raise scholarship support for students from these groups.
Uncovering mask benefits: WVU team simulates the spread of COVID-19 droplets in new video
If you need a visual cue to don a face covering, a team of West Virginia University researchers simulated COVID-19 droplets spraying between two mannequin heads in various states – masked and unmasked.