According to Dr. William Petri, the biggest problem is time. The more the virus mutates, the longer it takes to reach herd immunity, and the more time the virus will have to mutate again. But successful vaccines offer hope.
Although this photo depicts a study in demolition, much of the historic Alderman Library building will be retained for renovations, scheduled to begin this spring.
The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies and other departments are responsible for two new recent graduate programs, one that focuses on Caribbean culture and a separate one on Africana studies.
Only 2% of residents had antibodies by mid-August, a statewide study reveals.
Professor Andrew Block, who helped lead the creation of the report, said the students “played a vital role” in its creation, from putting together data on racial disparities, to helping draft the final report.
University photographer Sanjay Suchak gives us a bird’s-eye view of Grounds as UVA was once again blanketed with snow on Friday.
Leaders confirmed Friday that the more contagious variant has been detected in the University community, and emphasized precautions and contingency plans for students, faculty and staff.
Nursing professor Virginia LeBaron will use a new $3.4 million grant to improve understanding of cancer pain and help patients and their family caregivers both anticipate and relieve it.