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Lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina: Some populations at higher risk during COVID-19 pandemic, says WVU social work professor

Michael Zakour, professor of social work at West Virginia University, lived through Hurricane Katrina and studied the vulnerability and resiliency of the community following the disaster. After observing the lack of coordination and communication - which put vulnerable populations at higher risk - before, during and after Hurricane Katrina, Zakour is concerned the same may be happening now in the U.S. response to the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean social isolation

As people across the nation prepare for social distancing to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, they may stock up on groceries, fill all of their prescriptions and reschedule doctor’s appointments. What they may not think to do is plan ways to keep from feeling lonely. She suggests 10 ways to stay connected with others and prevent loneliness during the coronavirus pandemic. 

Stocking your emergency pantry with healthy, filling foods

In times of uncertainty, one of our first concerns is keeping our families healthy and fed. Gina Wood, specialist with West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family Nutrition Program, says it’s easy to fill your shelves with food that’s both healthy and shelf-stable.

Guidance on Labs from Vice President for Research

In light of the continued concerns around the coronavirus COVID-19 and minimizing community spread, the University is asking everyone to drive down their lab work to absolute minimal presence by close of business on Thursday, March 19, only to allow for instrumentation maintenance, cell/animal lines.

Getting the most from your food budget during the coronavirus pandemic

As West Virginians rush to stock their pantries in response to the ongoing public health crisis, it’s more important than ever to keep our food budgets in mind. Gina Wood, specialist with West Virginia University Extension Service’s Family Nutrition Program, offers several strategies to fill your shelves while staying within your budget.

WVU Medicine to offer pre-screened patients drive-through specimen collection for COVID-19

WVU Medicine announced today that it is establishing five drive-through collection points in West Virginia to collect specimens from pre-screened patients to test for COVID-19. The collection points will be in Morgantown, Parkersburg, Bridgeport, Wheeling, and Martinsburg. Although there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in West Virginia, transmission of the coronavirus is increasing nationwide, and other health systems have successfully used the drive-through approach.

WVU Extension Service offers parents advice for at-home learning during coronavirus school closures

In an attempt to help limit the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in West Virginia, schools across the state will remain closed for at least the next two weeks, forcing youths to continue learning and completing coursework from home. West Virginia University Extension Service experts Kerri Carte and Sarah Owen have provided a few tips to help make this experience a little easier on the whole family.