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Droplet biosensing method opens the door for faster identification of COVID-19	Virginia Tech researchers have found there’s significant room to improve the pace of coronavirus testing. A new method can detect all of the contents of a sampling droplet, and there is no extraction or other tedious procedure.	Date: 07/17/2020
Alumnus follows entrepreneurial spirit to address pandemic challenges in hospitals	For Jeffrey Morelli, it all started with a desire to help others, which grew to a passion for health care and creating innovative technology to improve the overall quality of life. Then, when a global pandemic hit, he knew this was his moment to rise to the challenge.	Date: 07/17/2020
Keeping campus safe, one mask at a time	According to Procurement Director Mary Helmick, forward thinking, meticulous planning, and strong university collaboration have all been critical ingredients in securing PPE during the COVID-19 emergency – and creating a safe environment for Hokies.	Date: 07/17/2020
Removing CDC from tracking COVID-19 outbreaks poses risk to public health, says expert	“The CDC plays a critical role in collating, analyzing, and communicating the national picture, which states cannot do on their own," said Virginia Tech expert Lisa M. Lee.	Date: 07/16/2020
Returning to campus at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine	Students, faculty, staff, and visitors who come to the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine campus in Roanoke should follow these steps to stay healthy.=https://video.vt.edu/media/1_cugbxlv1	Date: 07/15/2020