Classes to begin virtually due to increasing COVID-19 cases
Katharine DeRosa, News Editor Spring semester classes will begin completely virtually with the exception of certain experiential-based learning activities, according to a release from the university’s president. The semester will start online as scheduled on Jan. 25. Students enrolled in clinicals, field placements, practica, co-ops and internships, however, may begin those classes in person. VCU […]
VCU considers change to COVID-19 testing eligibility
Katharine DeRosa, Staff Writer When sophomore Kristin Townsend heard a friend of hers had been in close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, she asked VCU to be tested for the virus. Townsend was shocked when a VCU Health representative told her they would not be testing her. “I was kind of confused […]
VCU Health administering in-house, independently developed COVID-19 test
CT staff report VCU Health has begun using a COVID-19 test it developed in-house to test hospitalized patients with severe symptoms from the virus, as testing materials remain limited nationwide. The health system aims to obtain same-day results, depending on the volume of tests, according to a statement. Christopher Doern, director of microbiology at VCU […]