From WVU Today: MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Practicing social distancing is one way to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus, but practicing emotional closeness may help alleviate the anxiety that the coronavirus can provoke. Julie Brefczynski-Lewis, a research assistant professor in the West Virginia University Department of Neuroscience—part of the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute—said that[Read More…]
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Coronavirus Update: Free webinar assists non-profits on ‘What you need to know about postponing and cancelling events’ during Coronavirus crisis
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — CharityHowTo has scheduled a free webinar: Coronavirus and What You Need to Know About Postponing and Cancelling Events To register, visit https://www.charityhowto.com/nonprofit-webinar/covid-19-and-what-you-need-to-know-about-postponing-and-cancelling-events?list=Free+Courses&inf_contact_key=aaecb4d062c62a35c8ca8dab2e6bd9c2b7af0999dac2af6212784c39e05d2aef Organizers say: Any organization who has a fundraising event on the calendar needs to make a responsible decision about hosting a nonprofit fundraising event in the[Read More…]
Campaign Update: U.S. Sen. Manchin endorses Salango for Governor
Release from the Salango for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin threw his support behind Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango in the 2020 gubernatorial election. Manchin praised Salango’s record of getting things done as county commissioner and his ability to defeat Jim Justice. U.S. Senator Joe Manchin[Read More…]
Campaign Update: West Virginia AFL-CIO endorse Salango for Governor
From the Salango for Governor Campaign: CHARLESTON W.Va. – The West Virginia AFL-CIO has voted unanimously to endorse Kanawha County Commissioner Ben Salango in his campaign for governor. “West Virginia’s next governor must have a true commitment and dedication to protecting West Virginia’s working families, and that’s why we are proud[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. grocery, retail industries say no need for state residents to hoard food, supplies
Release from the West Virginia grocery industry: CHARLESTON, W.Va. (March 16, 2020) — West Virginia grocery industry leaders say the state, regional and national food supply chain is holding up well despite strain amid worries over the coronavirus outbreak and encouraged residents to buy what they need while not going overboard.[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: Message from Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center
By Tom BieglerPresident & CEO, Regency Hotel Management For more than 50 years, Regency Hotel Management has practiced with passion for our core value, and that is to take care of our guests and associates. This lasting value guides us as we face the difficult challenge of responding to the coronavirus (COVID-19),[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Department of Education working with counties to open 500 meal sites for students during school closures
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Department of Education has issued the following media advisory: The WVDE Office of Child Nutrition has worked with all 55 counties to open sites to feed children this week. Starting today, Monday, March 16, more than 500 sites around the state will begin operations to[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: W.Va. Directors of Senior & Community Services offer information regarding meals and services during the COVID-19 National State of Emergency
Release from the West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services: CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Directors of Senior and Community Services, providers of senior services, are monitoring the ever-changing Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic, and its effect on the state’s senior population. In the days and months ahead, the WVDSCS will[Read More…]
Coronavirus Update: WVU establishes ‘media resources’ hub for journalists reporting on COVID-19
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University has released the following Media advisory: Information around the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving. WVU Today has created a page with general information, specific details related to populations such as students, faculty and staff, researchers, healthcare providers or the general public. Link:[Read More…]
WVU Health Sciences issues information on Coronavirus
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — West Virginia University Health Sciences Vice President and Executive Dean Dr. Clay Marsh has issued the following statement on the cornonavirus: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): Stats, Facts and What to Do WEBSITE: coronavirus.wvu.edu There is a lot of anxiety about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but remember, there’s no reason to panic. Here’s what[Read More…]