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COVID-19 cost UVA hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue Social distancing sign at UVA (Source: WVIR) By Riley Wyant | March 5, 2021 at 9:31 PM EST - Updated March 5 at 9:31 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia is feeling the financial burdens of COVID-19. UVA Spokesperson Brian Coy says the pandemic cost the school more than $250 million in the last two fiscal years. The university lost housing and dining fees, launched COVID-19 apps, provided PPE, and shifted gears to support mass virus testing efforts. “It goes without saying, this has been a dynamic year on all fronts,” Bob Blue with UVA Foundation Board of Directors said. “COVID expenses, hybrid learning, virtual board meetings.the list goes on and on. It’s been an extraordinarily challenging year for students, for faculty, staff, and senior members of the administration.” ....
Herd immunity in Virginia likely out of reach, UVA Health antibody study shows Herd immunity in Virginia likely out of reach, UVA Health antibody study shows By Riley Wyant | February 15, 2021 at 8:06 PM EST - Updated February 15 at 8:06 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The term âherd immunityâ is a common phrase that has been tossed around often during the pandemic, but a study out of UVA Health shows herd immunity is likely out of reach for Virginians. This study involved thousands of random patients who went to non-COVID-19 related clinics for routine check-ups. The results show only a very small portion of people had COVID-19 antibodies in August. ....
UVA expands asymptomatic saliva testing to employees on grounds University of Virginia By Riley Wyant | January 12, 2021 at 7:37 PM EST - Updated January 12 at 8:53 PM CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - The University of Virginia took another big step in its COVID-19 testing efforts. Full-time employees actively working on grounds are now eligible for its voluntary asymptomatic virus testing program using saliva. The saliva tests take only about 10 minutes to complete and results typically come out within 72 hours. “By testing more people we’re able to catch cases early, eliminate opportunities for the virus to spread, keep people safe, and be able to operate the university,” UVA Spokesperson Brian Coy said. “It allows these employees to do their jobs in a way that’s healthy and safe for them and for the people around them.” ....
Daily Progress The number of COVID-19 patients being treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center is increasing as more area residents catch the virus, but hospital officials say they are not being overwhelmed. Officials on Wednesday said that they have a lot of flexibility remaining at the hospital in terms of bed space and can move staff around as needed to treat those who contract the disease. The hospital is currently treating regular medical and emergency patients as well as those who have COVID, although the latter are isolated. The number of people reported as hospitalized at UVa for COVID increased from about 40 last week to nearly 60 this week. The number of patients varies from day-to-day depending on how many are admitted or discharged. ....