Announcements
The global supply chain is breaking under the COVID-19 pandemic
From medical equipment shortages to panic-buying, the links in supply chains are breaking but will serve as valuable learning lessons for the future, said Ednilson Bernardes, professor and program coordinator of the Global Supply Chain Management program, West Virginia University John Chambers College of Business and Economics.
March 24, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 24, 2020.
Social distancing can worsen eating disorders, says WVU expert
People with eating disorders can have an especially difficult time, said Elizabeth Claydon, an assistant professor of social and behavioral sciences at West Virginia University, noting the pandemic might make people more susceptible to disordered eating or exacerbate disordered eating for a number of reasons.
WVU Extension Service encourages families to incorporate physical activity into daily routine
As many families transition to remote work and schooling, making physical activity a part of that daily routine can provide many health benefits. Emily Murphy, childhood obesity prevention specialist with West Virginia University Extension Service offers some tips to help keep your family moving, while practicing social distancing and heeding the “Stay At Home” order in West Virginia.
WVU Medicine suspends catering services through April 30
Effective immediately, all catering services at WVU Medicine will be suspended through April 30th in support of current efforts to maintain social distancing, conserve supplies and provide services to patients and staff.
WVU demographics expert explains potential impact Coronavirus response for Census data
Dr. Christiadi, a research associate with the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research, explains how the timing of the COVID-19 outbreak and the U.S. Census threatens accurate data collection and is particularly confusing now for college students, who should be counted at their schools, even if they have been sent home to learn remotely because of the virus.
WVU in the News: COVID-19 testing expected to increase on several levels this week
WVU Medicine hopes to be able to begin testing coronavirus cases itself this week.
WVU Medicine Urgent Care offering video visits
To help lessen the spread of COVID-19, all WVU Medicine Urgent Care locations are now offering virtual video visits at no cost for adults and children ages 5 and up.
March 23, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus
WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for March 23, 2020.
WVU in the News: 'Unprecedented': State and public health officials take decisive action to slow COVID-19
The term “unprecedented” has been used a lot in the past week to describe the worldwide response to the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. “These are unprecedented times. We have never been in such a condition,” said Dr. Clay Marsh, vice president and dean of WVU Health Sciences.