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April 1, 2020 - WVU in the News: Coronavirus

WVU coronavirus (COVID-19) news for April 1, 2020:

Hoppy’s Commentary
http://wvmetronews.com/2020/04/01/west-virginias-jobless-rate-expected-to-soar/

The Exponent Telegram editorial
https://www.wvnews.com/theet/opinion/editorials/dr-clay-marsh-the-right-man-to-be-covid-19-czar/article_6886bf21-c8be-5fee-9424-da6eddfb1f5c.html

The Associated Press (via Times West Virginian)
https://www.timeswv.com/covid-19/governor-admits-travel-ban-may-be-unconstitutional/article_9ecb5f04-73a5-11ea-b850-a3450e920011.html

Wall Street Journal
https://www.wsj.com/articles/doctors-prepare-for-coronavirus-surge-in-west-virginia-where-patients-are-older-sicker-11585746266

WCHS-TV
https://wchstv.com/news/local/answering-your-covid-19-questions-health-city-leaders

WV MetroNews
http://wvmetronews.com/2020/04/01/confirmed-coronavirus-cases-nearing-200/

John Deskins spoke with Hoppy Kercheval during WV MetroNews Talkline. The segment begins at 54:44
http://media.wvmetronews.com/media/04012012722-talklinewednesday040120.mp3

WV MetroNews
http://wvmetronews.com/2020/04/01/morrisey-says-order-halting-elective-medical-procedures-applies-to-abortion-facilities/

WV News
https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/gov-justice-west-virginias-may-primary-has-been-postponed-to-june-9/article_e2115b56-7427-11ea-9d42-9f31113a740f.html

WBOY-TV
https://www.wboy.com/news/health/coronavirus/wvu-professor-discusses-decline-of-certain-crimes-potential-rise-of-others-during-coronavirus-outbreak/

https://www.wboy.com/news/health/coronavirus/united-hospital-center-hosts-blood-drive-amid-coronavirus-outbreak/

https://www.wboy.com/news/health/coronavirus/wvu-develops-surgical-mask-extenders-for-medical-workers/

WDTV-TV
https://www.wdtv.com/content/news/WVU-collaborates-with-healthcare-workers-to-produce-helpful-products-makes-designs-publically-available--569303531.html

WV News
https://www.wvnews.com/morgantownnews/news/mon-county-commission-declares-state-of-emergency/article_c40c482b-918d-50ff-9fc4-2d1067173dad.html

The Daily Athenaeum
https://www.thedaonline.com/news/university/wvu-life-sciences-building-student-researcher-tests-negative-for-covid-19/article_0849235c-71f4-11ea-9c57-071868ab6c85.html

The Point Pleasant Register
https://www.mydailyregister.com/news/52943/4-h-programs-continue-work-meetings-suspended

WTAP-TV
https://www.wtap.com/content/news/Local-hospitals-offer-remote-appointments-569286571.html

WTRF-TV
https://www.wtrf.com/local/ventilators-and-their-crucial-role-in-saving-covid-19-patients/
https://www.wtrf.com/top-news/what-to-expect-when-youre-expecting-during-the-coronavirus-pandemic/

WVNS-TV
https://www.wvnstv.com/news/wheeling-hospital-drive-thru-site-zeroing-in-on-covid-19-no-longer-flu-season/

WTOV-TV
https://wtov9.com/news/local/local-doctor-talks-about-being-on-the-frontlines-of-the-outbreak

WOAY-TV
https://woay.com/summersville-regional-medical-center-offering-drive-thru-testing/

WMKY Public Radio
https://www.wmky.org/post/are-homemade-masks-our-medical-professionals-answer-we-dont-know

Yahoo Sports
https://sports.yahoo.com/heres-the-biggest-factor-for-college-football-returning-this-fall-014311216.html

MSN Sports
https://www.msn.com/en-us/Sports/ncaafb/heres-the-biggest-factor-in-college-football-returning-this-fall/ar-BB122Vqh

WV MetroNews
http://wvmetronews.com/2020/04/01/wvu-ad-lyons-believes-come-august-were-going-to-play-football/

Blue Gold News
https://bluegoldnews.com/west-virginia-mountaineers/college-athletics-still-dealing-with-many-unknowns-says-wvu-a-d-shane-lyons/

The Bitter Southerner
https://bittersoutherner.com/folklore-project/2020/covid-19-west-virgina-practicing-social-isolation-since-1863