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Dec. 24, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 24, 2020.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-23-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-23-2020
Dec. 23, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 23, 2020.
WVU Vaccine Development Center and Leidos team up to explore new immunotherapy pathway
The West Virginia University Vaccine Development Center and Leidos, Inc. (NYSE: LDOS), a Fortune® 500 science and technology leader, are teaming up to investigate new treatments related to the bacterium pseudomonas aeruginosa. The bacterium can often lead to blood infections, pneumonia and post-surgery complications.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-22-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 12-22-2020
Dec. 22, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for Dec. 22, 2020.
‘Don’t feel like a guinea pig:’ New COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective
It may seem that the COVID-19 vaccine came from out of nowhere, but it actually underwent the same rigorous testing that all vaccines do. It’s safe. It’s effective. And it represents a huge step toward making life feel normal again, according to one West Virginia University vaccine expert.
WVU in the News: 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.
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.
WVU in the News: WVU researchers explained that cancer patients could benefit from rehabilitation
Cancer treatment is all about preserving the life and the quality of life of the patient, but often that is not the case when it comes to rehabilitation.