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Researchers examine impact of digital information on COVID-19 decisions and behavior	The study, funded by a National Science Foundation Rapid Response Research grant, will shed light on decision-making under uncertainty and how pandemic-related information plays a role.	Date: 10/21/2020
Additional support, virtual experiences for students who need to isolate or quarantine	Forgot the toothpaste? Have a question or need a friendly ear? A new care and support team, isolation assistants, and expanded virtual options help students who need to isolate or quarantine on campus stay connected and get what they need.	Date: 10/20/2020
H-A-L-L-O-W-E-E-N safety tips from the Virginia Tech Police Department	From wearing face coverings, to staying visible, Virginia Tech Police Department has easy tips to stay safe this spooky season.	Date: 10/20/2020
Virginia Tech researchers awarded $1 million grant to study the survival of SARS-CoV-2 on surfaces in the food supply chain	Virginia Tech researchers are studying how long SARS-CoV-2 survives on surfaces, focusing on its survival on food, food contact surfaces, and other points along the food supply chain.	Date: 10/19/2020
Amid pandemic, flu shot more important than ever	This year, flu season collides with the coronavirus pandemic. Cynthia Morrow of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine explains why it's critical to know the differences and similarities between the two viruses.	Date: 10/19/2020