FAQS ON COVID-19: Health, Wellness & Prevention

Is there a vaccine? Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for COVID-19 infection. (source: CDC). There currently are some experimental drugs that are being investigated for treatment for coronavirus but it is unlikely that they will be ready for use in humans anytime soon. What options are available for treatment? There is no specific antiviral treatment for individuals infected with the COVID-19 infection, … Continue reading FAQS ON COVID-19: Health, Wellness & Prevention

OPS Reminds WIU Community to be Aware of Fraud, Scams

MACOMB, IL – Crisis situations tend to bring out the best in most people, as they turn to neighbors, friends, family and even strangers to lend a helping hand. But crisis situations also tend to bring out those less than scrupulous individual who are looking to make a fast buck. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety (OPS) wants to … Continue reading OPS Reminds WIU Community to be Aware of Fraud, Scams

WIU Libraries Provide New Resource Page for Free Online Resources

MACOMB, IL — The faculty and staff of the Western Illinois University Libraries are continuing to help students, faculty and staff obtain the materials they need for courses and research. Recognizing the challenges to learning caused by COVID-19, numerous publishers have offered WIU Libraries free or expanded online access to academic content well beyond what the Libraries are generally able to purchase. The Library is … Continue reading WIU Libraries Provide New Resource Page for Free Online Resources