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WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
With significantly increased testing a key component in the battle against COVID-19, the Innovation Hub at West Virginia University is working with WVU Medicine to churn out up to 10,000 swabs weekly to meet demands for tests.Read WVU, through partnerships, producing thousands of swabs for COVID-19 testing full story
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Episode 2 of WVU's COVID-19 podcast available now
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
In the latest episode, Dr. Ivan Martinez, virology expert, discusses all things RNA viruses. How long have they existed? Are they alive? How do we protect against them? What vaccines are being trialled, and are they safe?Read Episode 2 of WVU's COVID-19 podcast available now full story
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Health Sciences community encouraged to complete Building Access Log and wear masks
Thursday, May 21, 2020
To try and minimize the potential spread of COVID-19, Health Sciences leadership is asking all faculty, staff and students to document their building access via the Building Access Log form, as well as wear proper personal protective equipment.Read Health Sciences community encouraged to complete Building Access Log and wear masks full story
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Diversity experts say COVID-19 has exacerbated class, racial disparities
Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Face coverings, one of the recommended strategies to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, can evoke “mental gymnastics” for some groups—particularly those in communities who are already viewed with suspicion, according to a diversity expert at West Virginia University.Read Diversity experts say COVID-19 has exacerbated class, racial disparities full story
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Retired doctor establishes WVU School of Medicine scholarship
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Fourth-year West Virginia University School of Medicine students pursuing clinical careers in internal medicine will benefit from a new scholarship that honors a retired alum’s immigrant grandparents.Read Retired doctor establishes WVU School of Medicine scholarship full story