Announcements
WVU researchers inform COVID-19 vaccine communication
The first shipments of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine arrived in West Virginia on December 14. As doses are administered, researchers from the West Virginia University Public Interest Communication Research Lab are focused on making sure West Virginians get timely, accurate and scientifically sound information related to the vaccine.
‘No such thing as a little bit of pain:’ More cancer patients could benefit from rehabilitation, WVU researcher says
Cancer treatment isn’t just a matter of shrinking or removing a tumor. It also involves preserving or improving the patient’s quality of life. Rehabilitation services—such as behavioral therapies to alleviate pain and exercise to reduce fatigue—are a valuable way to do that. But they often aren’t included in cancer patients’ plans of care.
It’s in the water: WVU scientists turning No. 2 into a No. 1 predictor of COVID-19 infections
As the fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles roam sewers to fight their archenemy Shredder and his goons, a team of real-life West Virginia University superhero scientists lurk around the portals to the underground land of drainage and waste to battle a more sinister villain: COVID-19.
WVU, CDC finalize mask observation study results with plans to continue in the spring
The West Virginia University School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concluded their mask-observation study, with plans to continue the project in the spring. The primary purpose of the study: estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly, as observing mask use can assist universities with determining the adherence among students, faculty and staff to inform public health decision-making.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week five in the midst of COVID-19 resurgence
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released findings for week five of their seven-week mask observation study. It comes at a time when masks are more crucial than ever as COVID-19 cases surge in West Virginia and throughout the country and the state adjusts to Governor Justice's Executive Order mandating the use of face coverings in all public indoor places.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week four
In an ongoing effort to increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly, the School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported the findings for week four in their seven-week mask observation study.
WVU, CDC report mask observation results for week three
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announce the results for the first four weeks of their mask observation study. The purpose of the seven-week study is to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly and, ultimately, increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly.
WVU in the News: West Virginia University students partner with CDC for mask observation study
As universities started back this fall, coronavirus case numbers were sky-high in 18- to 29-year-olds.
WVU, CDC report ‘weeks 0-2’ preliminary results for mask observation study
The School of Public Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported preliminary findings for weeks 0-2 for the seven-week mask observation study launched earlier this month. The purpose of the study is to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU community wearing masks correctly and, ultimately, increase the proportion of people who use masks correctly.
WVU in the News: WVU study shows increased mask usage on campus
WVU is in its third week of a seven-week study to estimate the percentage of people within the WVU campus community who are wearing masks.