Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU expert shares that ‘telehealth’ can help limit the spread of COVID-19
A team of researchers at WVU started working on a pilot project to help patients who have recently left a healthcare facility, after a long-term stay, communicate with doctors through technology, now that might be a weapon in combating COVID-19.
March 20, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 20, 2020.
WVU in the News: WVU's Dr. Clay Marsh gives updates on COVID-19
During an emergency West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting Wednesday, Vice President and Executive Dean for Health Sciences Dr. Clay Marsh gave updates on COVID-19 and its potential impact on the Mountain State.
March 19, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 19, 2020.
Dental professionals at increased risk of exposure to novel coronavirus
Working from home is one way to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, but not every profession makes it possible. One example? Dentistry. Dentists, dental hygienists and other dental professionals face an especially high risk of occupational exposure to the virus.
WVU will not hold in-person classes this semester, campus shuts down with all work remote
West Virginia University and its divisional campuses in Keyser and Beckley will extend alternative delivery of classes through the rest of the semester in response to the continued threat of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Additionally, all employees – except for those needed to keep online operations running and a select few others – must work from home, and residence halls will remain shuttered.
HSC Central Receiving updates
A number of Central Receiving updates are now in effect.
March 18, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 18, 2020.
Guidance on Labs from Vice President for Research
In light of the continued concerns around the coronavirus COVID-19 and minimizing community spread, the University is asking everyone to drive down their lab work to absolute minimal presence by close of business on Thursday, March 19, only to allow for instrumentation maintenance, cell/animal lines.
Getting the most from your food budget during the coronavirus pandemic
As West Virginians rush to stock their pantries in response to the ongoing public health crisis, it’s more important than ever to keep our food budgets in mind. Gina Wood, specialist with West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family Nutrition Program, offers several strategies to fill your shelves while staying within your budget.