Coronavirus
Improvise and Protect: UConn Health Docs Develop Intubation Hood for Staff
Two UConn Health doctors have devised a piece of equipment to protect health care workers from contagion while intubating COVID-19 patients.
Show A Blue Heart for UConn Health
It has become a familiar way to honor health care workers during the COVID-19 pandemic – and now it can feature a special UConn twist.
UConn Students, Alum Shine As Part of ‘The Ventilator Project’
A pair of UConn students and a recent graduate are part of an effort to bring an emergency ventilator to market as quickly as possible during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tapping Talent in Trying Times
A working group drawing together stakeholders from Storrs and Farmington is helping UConn respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Understanding the Impact of Ed Tech to Prevent ‘COVID-19 (Academic) Slide’
UConn researchers are looking at solutions to prevent a drop-off in learning among students during pandemic-related school closures.
UConn Stamford Residence Hall to House Recovering Coronavirus Patients
A UConn Stamford residence hall will house recovering coronavirus patients.
Church Donates 1,900 Masks to UConn Health, More on the Way
The Chinese Baptist Church of Greater Hartford has donated 1,900 masks to UConn Health, with more on the way.
Parade Honors Employees of UConn Health
First responders circled around the main entrance of UConn Health with sirens and horns blaring to say “Thank You."
PPE Patent Pending: Next Generation Custom-fitting Masks
UConn and UConn Health collaboration uses facial recognition technology to 3D-print individually sized add-ons that ensure proper fit and optimal protection.
Pandemic Prompts Largest Class in UConn History
UConn is currently offering undergraduate students a one-credit online course that studies the COVID-19 pandemic and it has reached an enrollment of over 4,000 – easily the largest in school history.