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To help West Virginia reopen safely, WVU researchers develop new COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 tests are in short supply. The companies that make the necessary chemicals—called reagents—can’t keep up with demand. But researchers at West Virginia University are developing new tests on their own to identify who has COVID-19 now and who had it in the past but recovered.
UMWA raising $1 million for WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital
A grassroots effort to honor United Mine Workers of America President Cecil E. Roberts aims to raise $1 million for the new WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital.
June 11, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 11, 2020.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-10-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-10-2020
June 10, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 10, 2020.
Private support aids WVU students struggling due to COVID-19
West Virginia University junior Charde De Lestre lost three part-time jobs and fell nearly three months behind on her rent after classes moved online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, she’s been able to continue her studies thanks to generous private donations that are providing emergency aid for students in need.
Finding community in digital spaces
The coronavirus has driven us indoors and separated us from coworkers, friends and loved ones. That’s nothing really new for Sara Loftus, a West Virginia University geography doctoral student who is studying how to build an online community.
June 9, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for June 9, 2020.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-9-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-9-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-8-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 6-8-2020