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July 16, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 16, 2020.
WVU in the News: Recent coronavirus spikes and listen to shape-note singing this West Virginia Morning
When it comes to the coronavirus in West Virginia, all eyes in recent days have turned to Morgantown and Monongalia County. The area is seeing a sharp increase in the number of new cases driven mostly by the younger population. Given the rise in cases, Gov. Jim Justice said he is considering closing bars and indoor dining in the county. Reporter Dave Mistich spoke with Dr. Diane Gross, the regional epidemiologist at the Monongalia County Health Department [and adjunct professor of epidemiology and public health practice in the WVU School of Public Health] about this new spike in cases, how the community has been reacting and what we can do to help public health officials get a handle on the virus.
The ‘new face’ of the mandated report: Recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect
Although declining reports of child abuse and neglect during the last few months may seem like good news, it raises a red flag to public health experts at West Virginia University and officials at the West Virginia Center for Children’s Justice, as social isolation can leave a victim with no outlet for escape.
In Episode 4 of WVU's COVID-19 podcast, Davis College professor discusses 10,000 Masks Project
In our fourth episode, we talk to Elizabeth Shorrock, a visiting assistant professor of Fashion, Dress & Merchandising at the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design. She launched an effort in March to create masks for healthcare providers and others in need.
July 15, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 15, 2020.
WVU applauds decision to rescind ICE guidance for international students amid COVID-19 pandemic
The federal government has rescinded guidance, opposed by West Virginia University and other higher education institutions, that would have required international students to enroll in in-person courses to remain lawfully present in the United States.
July 14, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 14, 2020.
Tweaking the chemical makeup of hydroxychloroquine beyond COVID-19
Researchers are still evaluating the utility of hydroxychloroquine for treatment or prevention of COVID-19, but it still has well documented use in helping millions of people around the world manage some autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
July 13, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 13, 2020.
July 12, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for July 12, 2020.