Announcements
Telehealth can help ‘flatten the curve,’ serve critical role in COVID-19 response, says WVU health expert
A week ago, Steve Davis and his team at the West Virginia University, enrolled the first four of about 30 rural West Virginians into a pilot project. It connects patients, recently discharged from long-term care facilities, with medical professionals who can manage their healthcare remotely via technology.
March 15, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 15, 2020.
March 14, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 14, 2020.
COVID-19 Travel Advice from Dr. Clay Marsh
While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, with spring break upon us, it is important to review what we know about the virus and how it may impact travel or vacation plans.
WVU Medicine implements strict visitation policy at hospitals in response to COVID-19
Because the safety of our patients and caregivers is our highest priority, WVU Medicine has implemented restricted visitation policies for all member hospitals in an effort to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 3-13-2020
The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in West Virginia. As of March 13, 2020, at 8:00 p.m., West Virginia, through its public health lab, has tested 31 residents for COVID-19, with 26 results coming back negative and 5 pending.
WVU in the News: Rural hunger: West Virginia braces for federal program changes
While rural hunger has been on the decline in recent years, it still affects many Americans. Researchers, advocates and families who struggle with empty bellies say upcoming changes to federal programs might put any progress at risk.
March 13, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-10) news for March 13, 2020.
WVU in the News: Black-lung coal miners facing serious threat from virus spread
The biggest labor union for U.S. coal miners is warning that members are at “significant risk” from the rapidly spreading coronavirus.
Disruption of sports has ‘substantial, uncertain’ impact on long-term broadcast rights, ticket sales, fan attendance, says WVU economist
With fears over the novel coronavirus shuttering the sports world, Brad Humphreys, economics professor at West Virginia University, said the long-term economic impact could be “substantial” and “uncertain.”