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Doubling up on masks doubles down on protection, WVU experiment confirms
According to new research from the West Virginia University School of Medicine, the combination of a disposable surgical mask as an underlayer with a tightly-fitting fabric outer layer significantly improves filtration efficiency and protection. The overall goal for so many researchers has been to achieve comparable protection as that observed for the industry gold standard N-95-rated respirators which have been in very limited supply since the beginning of the pandemic.
WVU in the News: Teen curfews or 'leisure cards' — what drug prevention might look like in N.B.
Volunteers in Lanark County in Ontario say they're thrilled to hear New Brunswick will join them as Canadian adopters of an Icelandic program designed to keep young people away from drugs and alcohol.
WVU uses experiential learning to turn COVID-19 into an educational opportunity
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed higher education; however, West Virginia University students across all disciplines are working to change the pandemic, as well. WVU School of Dentistry students collaborated with Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources to design PPE. Eight student observers partnered with the CDC to observe mask usage on college campuses. College of Physical Activity and Sport Sciences students taught PE for children with special needs and WVU Institute of Technology students helped run a clinic for vaccine distribution and COVID-19 testing.
WV Prevention Research Center initiatives address COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic created a barrier to care for West Virginians living with chronic disease, meaning many residents needed to find a new way of managing their health. The West Virginia Prevention Research Center, housed in the West Virginia University School of Public Health, is providing support to organizations that needed to quickly adjust their focus, an extension of its already community-focused mission.
March 3, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 3, 2021.
Under the Dome: March 3, 2021 Edition
Under the Dome delivers a review of the issues being considered by the 85th West Virginia Legislature. It provides information on matters that affect WVU and higher education. This edition provides an update on the third week of legislative session, including several high-profile bills introduced and being debated.
WVU in the News: J&J COVID-19 vaccine is here. Now come the questions
Now that Johnson & Johnson has joined Pfizer and Moderna in having a COVID-19 vaccine authorized in the U.S., the question on many people's minds is: who gets which vaccine?
March 2, 2021 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 2, 2021.
WVU School of Nursing now offers post-master’s certificate in Nurse Executive Leadership
From bedside to boardroom – nurse leaders make an impact on policy and patient care at all levels. A new certificate program from West Virginia University's School of Nursing is available to help prepare nurses who are exploring a career path in leadership.
WVU experts encourage healthcare providers, institutions to build trust with communities of color to improve COVID-19 vaccination rates
While West Virginia is one of the nation’s leaders in COVID-19 vaccine delivery, some folks in the state—notably people of color—may be hesitant to receive the vaccine. Experts at West Virginia University point to misinformation about how the vaccine works and a long-standing mistrust of government and medical institutions as reasons for lower vaccination rates among Black Americans. Eric Murphy, assistant director at the WVU Center for Service and Learning, said institutions have to make a concerted effort to improve relationships with their Black community members.