Announcements
WVU in the News: WVU training contact tracers for free with online class
Most agree a reliable contact tracing system is essential in preventing another outbreak among the population. West Virginia University is helping in the fight against the virus by training contact tracers for free and quickly.
‘I thought I could wait this out’: Fearing coronavirus, patients are delaying hospital visits, putting health and lives at risk
“Where have all the patients gone?” That’s what doctors in our West Virginia University hospitals began asking as the coronavirus pandemic spread.
May 14, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 14, 2020.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-13-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-13-2020
WVU professor says trail use up amid pandemic
A West Virginia University researcher says exercising on local rail trails has doubled during the pandemic and is safe as long as people use best practices to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Virtual Regional Community Meetings for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Scheduled
West Virginia families and community members affected by substance use disorders or mental health issues: We want to hear from you!
May 13, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for May 13, 2020.
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-12-2020
WV DHHR: COVID-19 Daily Update 5-12-2020
Credit and non-credit options now available for online course on COVID-19 contact tracing
Launched earlier this month, this course aims to train a ready pool of public health investigators in West Virginia. Now available as both a free, non-credit course for volunteers and as a credit bearing course for students, all participants who complete the training are required to assist with contact tracing efforts as needed throughout the COVID-19 public health crisis.
Marketing amid a pandemic: WVU students, experts boost online presence for businesses hit by COVID-19
Laurel Cook, an assistant professor of marketing, has spearheaded an effort to help small businesses and nonprofits with online marketing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The project stems out of her Marketing 389 class, which received at least 89 requests from business owners once the novel coronavirus hit West Virginia.