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Biostatistics expert: ‘We’re not testing as much as we should be’ for COVID-19's spread , articleA Virginia Tech professor who specializes in statistical modeling and disease surveillance says the United States has to do a better job of testing for the novel coronavirus if the country is to be successful in mitigating the virus’ spread.
Date: Mar 28, 2020 -
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Expert provides tips on children’s well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic , articleWith schools closed for the remainder of the academic year, being home is an opportunity for parents and guardians to foster developmental growth and create a positive environment.
Date: Mar 27, 2020 -
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Nutrition expert gives tips on staying active and eating healthy during COVID-19 pandemic , articleWith the spread of COVID-19, countless people are working from home and adjusting their eating habits and activity accordingly. It is important to try to retain your normal eating habits and stay active, even if the options look different.
Date: Mar 26, 2020 -
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$2 trillion government stimulus: Will it be enough? , articleAs Congress hustles to wrap up work on a massive $2 trillion relief bill – the largest stimulus package in U.S. history – Virginia Tech financial expert Derek Klock evaluates whether it will be enough.
Date: Mar 25, 2020 -
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6 tips for older adults to avoid scams brought on by COVID-19 , articleThe uncertainties surrounding the coronavirus and the need for social distancing provide a playground for fraudulent telemarketers and internet scammers, says Virginia Tech professor Karen Roberto.
Date: Mar 25, 2020 -
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Travel & tourism economy will recover from COVID-19, but it will be forever changed , articleWith unprecedented economic hardships facing the travel and tourism industry, Virginia Tech expert Nancy McGehee says the industry will undoubtedly recover, but it will be forever changed.
Date: Mar 24, 2020 -
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Coping with family stress and social isolation: Virginia Tech expert says one size doesn’t fit all , articleThe resources that families can draw on during these challenging times varies greatly, and a one-size-fits-all model is not going to work, according to Virginia Tech’s Cindy Smith. Smith is an associate professor and the director of graduate studies for the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Virginia Tech. She also runs the Children's Emotions Lab.
Date: Mar 23, 2020 -
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Mandatory social distancing likely America’s required defense against COVID-19, expert says , article“As the nation stares down a new emergency of global proportions, World War II can serve as a model of how we might address this new challenge,” Virginia Tech historian Ed Gitre wrote. “Leaders then did not rely on good will alone. The challenge was too great and onerous, and human nature, left to its own devices, too fickle.”
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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COVID-19: experts in epidemiology, economics, psychology, other fields available for media interview , articleVirginia Tech experts on a variety of subjects are available for media interviews related to COVID-19 and the novel coronavirus.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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Minimizing your risk of exposure to the coronavirus is key, expert says , articleBecause the 2019 novel coronavirus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, Virginia Tech epidemiologist Charlotte Baker says everyone needs to be especially careful about minimizing the risk of exposure to yourself and others.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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Expert in aging offers tips for interacting with older family and friends during COVID-19 spread , articleA Virginia Tech expert in gerontology encourages families to stay connected with their older loved ones while practicing social distancing, even as new challenges increase the complexity of staying in touch.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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Alternative modes of transportation can help with social distancing, good health and wellness, says expert , articleVirginia Tech transportation expert Ralph Buehler says that people who need to travel should consider alternate modes of transportation to not only practice social distancing, but foster healthy lifestyles and mental well-being.
Date: Mar 20, 2020 -
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The changing face of health crisis leadership from Washington , articleVirginia Tech professor of history Thomas Ewing studies the history of influenza epidemics, and says crisis management from Washington was almost non-existent a century ago.
Date: Mar 18, 2020 -
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Tips for fact checking information sharing about COVID-19 on social media , articleVirginia Tech’s health communications expert Adrienne Ivory offers the following tips for fact checking online information related to COVID-19.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Mental health expert available to discuss tips for easing COVID-19 anxiety , articleThe spread of the coronavirus throughout the world has many people feeling anxious, which is normal in this time of uncertainty, explains Dr. Robert Trestman, head of psychiatry at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Rapidly changing pandemic requires extra care in employee communication , article“Because this situation is so fluid, you need to be sure that the information you communicate is accurate, said Nneka Logan. “What was true yesterday may not be true today.”
Date: Mar 17, 2020 -
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Coronavirus heightens risk of cybercrime in the workplace, expert warns to protect private data , articleThe heightened fear and anxiety that COVID-19 is causing people worldwide brings vulnerable targets for cyber hackers, says Virginia Tech expert David Simpson.
Date: Mar 13, 2020 -
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Virginia Tech economics experts detail Chinese and worldwide GDP loss from Hubei province as COVID-19 rattles nations, markets , articleVirginia Tech economists Shaowen Luo and Kwok Ping ‘Byron’ Tsang have completed a study showing the cost of the coronavirus, or COVID-19, on the GDP (gross domestic product) on the Chinese and worldwide economies.
Date: Mar 11, 2020 -
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Media Advisory: Travel expert urges caution when planning summer vacation , articleMany travelers are concerned about the impact of the coronavirus, staying safe and protecting their vacation investment. Virginia Tech travel and tourism expert Nancy McGehee is available for media interviews discussing dos and don’ts when it comes to planning summer vacations
Date: Mar 09, 2020 -
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