Here’s what you need to know about the new COVID-19 strains The U.K. variation is more infectious but likely not more deadly, and vaccination remains the best way to combat all forms of the virus. Read more »
Entry Pass, vaccines, virtual classes: What you need to know as the spring semester approaches VCU’s spring term will look a lot different. Here are key dates and changes to keep in mind. Read more »
A majority of Virginians now say they are very likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine More than 7 in 10 say they are likely to get a vaccine, according to a new statewide poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. Read more »
VCU moves into next phase of vaccine rollout plan Students in the clinical years of their training, in health programs that are involved in patient care and students in patient-facing environments will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines Jan 12. Read more »
Fauci: To crush COVID-19, U.S. must vaccinate ‘overwhelming majority’ The nation’s top infectious disease expert estimates a 70-85% vaccination rate to achieve herd immunity and emphasizes the importance of Black and brown Americans getting vaccinated. Read more »
Here’s what you need to know about the new COVID-19 strains The U.K. variation is more infectious but likely not more deadly, and vaccination remains the best way to combat all forms of the virus. 1/19/2021
Entry Pass, vaccines, virtual classes: What you need to know as the spring semester approaches VCU’s spring term will look a lot different. Here are key dates and changes to keep in mind. 1/15/2021
A majority of Virginians now say they are very likely to receive the COVID-19 vaccine More than 7 in 10 say they are likely to get a vaccine, according to a new statewide poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs. 1/14/2021
‘No side effects’: Ronald Leeper, one of the first at VCU Health to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, shares his story In this VCU Health video, Leeper shares his thoughts on getting the vaccine, and why he feels getting vaccinated is so important. 1/13/2021
VCU moves into next phase of vaccine rollout plan Students in the clinical years of their training, in health programs that are involved in patient care and students in patient-facing environments will begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines Jan 12. 1/12/2021
VCU to open spring semester on virtual class schedule The university hopes to resume in-person instruction on or before March 8. 1/12/2021
Bringing needed care to medically underserved communities As recipients of National Health Service Corps Scholarships, VCU students Kelly Cheung and Zachary Mayo are improving access to medical care. 1/8/2021
Fauci: To crush COVID-19, U.S. must vaccinate ‘overwhelming majority’ The nation’s top infectious disease expert says vaccines might be available for the general public in April, estimates a 70-85% vaccination rate to achieve herd immunity and emphasizes the importance of Black and brown Americans getting vaccinated. 1/8/2021