Coronavirus

Media Resources

Information around the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is rapidly evolving. We've created a Fact Sheet with general information, as well as an About Coronavirus section. For information on specific populations, visit our Students, Faculty & Staff, Researchers, Healthcare Providers or General Public pages. Additional media resources can be found below.

Fact Sheet

Download the Cornonavirus/COVID-19 Fact Sheet (PDF)

Videos

WVU CORONAVIRUS: Wash your hands for 20 seconds! Sing or hum 'Country Roads' to avoid getting sick

WVU CORONAVIRUS: How to stay safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19

WVU CORONAVIRUS: Busting myths about COVID-19

WVU CORONAVIRUS: SOCIAL DISTANCING (WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?)

WVU CORONAVIRUS: COVID-19 and Past Pandemics

WVU CORONAVIRUS: A message to students at home

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The current symptoms of Coronavirus (COVID-19) are coughing, fever, and shortness of breath. If you believe you may have been exposed COVID-19, alert your care provider before seeking help.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend keeping a safe distance of 6 feet from other people to help limit the spread of COVID-19.

The World Health Organization recommends using a hand sanitizer of 60 percent alcohol content or more, used liberally, and thoroughly. Let air dry.

Face masks are in short supply. Only use a face mask if you are sick, care for someone who may be sick, or are in contact with someone who may be sick.

$Washing your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds is an effective way to stay safe during this COVID-19 pandemic. Hum the chorus of \u0027Country Roads.\u0027 Watch vigorously around all fingers and nails.$

Experts

Arif R. Sarwari , MD, MSc, MBA

Positions: Chair, Department of Medicine; Infectious Diseases Specialist, School of Medicine

Jeffrey Coben , MD

Positions: Dean, School of Public Health; Associate Vice President for Health Affairs

Melanie Ann Fisher , MD, FACP, MSc

Positions: Assistant Dean, Continuing Medical Education; Professor, Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine

Kathryn S. Moffett , MD

Positions: Professor, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine

Rebecca Reece , MD

Positions: Assistant Professor and Associate Director, Global Health Program

Rashida A. Khakoo , MD, MACP

Positions: Professor, Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine

Allison Marie Lastinger , MD

Positions: Assistant Professor, Pediatrics Infectious Diseases, School of Medicine

Ivan Martinez , PhD

Positions: Associate Professor, Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Cell Biology, School of Medicine

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