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PVAMU researcher shares how COVID-19 could affect food supply

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 3, 2020) - With the current ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Americans are being constantly reminded of the personal hygiene measures they should take to keep themselves and others safe. But one area that many likely have not considered as highly is food safety and how it can affect the transmission of the [...]

2020-04-06T15:59:53+00:00April 3, 2020|Coronavirus|

PVAMU research scientist: Proper nutrition helps to boost the immune system during COVID-19

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (April 1, 2020) - According to Adela Mora-Gutierrez, Ph.D., a research scientist in food science in Prairie View A&M University’s College of Agriculture and Human Sciences, humans need to eat highly nutritious foods to fight COVID-19. She says two of the most highly nutritious foods found in nature are blueberries and flaxseed. [...]

2020-04-06T15:58:36+00:00April 1, 2020|Coronavirus|

PVAMU Small Business Development Center offers hope, resources on surviving COVID-19

PRAIRIE VIEW, Texas (March 30, 2020) - The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is affecting small businesses in a number of ways. Many are having to suspend operations and shut down, while other owners are working remotely and determining ways to adapt. Lloyd A. Wright, director of the Prairie View A&M University Small Business Development Center, offers [...]

2020-04-06T15:57:15+00:00March 30, 2020|Coronavirus|