Students have been told — as a condition of attending fall semester classes — to sign a pledge that they will abide by the public health guidelines and the University’s COVID-19 Community Standards and University Guidelines. read more
Thirty-seven Carolina athletes, coaches and athletics staff have tested positive for COVID-19. This week, the Orange County Health Department identified a cluster, which is defined as five or more related cases. read more
If a survey of faculty members’ anticipation of the fall semester could be summed up in one word, “uncertainty” would be a top candidate. read more
A major study of novel coronavirus infection in human airways adds to evidence that wearing a mask is an important step toward limiting transmission of COVID-19. read more
Members of UNC’s faculty have begun to push back at what they perceive as potential threats to their health in the University’s plans to reopen in the fall. read more
Carolina football players will begin returning to campus on June 12 and will return in four separate groups through July 1. Athletes in several sports are scheduled to return over the summer. “We do not yet know how many fans we may be able… read more
Three UNC faculty have received a rapid response research grant from the National Science Foundation to explore the critical role of airway mucus in the transmission, infection and spread versus protection from COVID-19. read more
A “rescue drug” that could stop the progression of the COVID-19 virus in people who are infected is expected to be sent to a UNC lab for testing next week. read more
UNC administrators are planning to reopen the campus to students in August, with a start of fall classes on Aug. 10 and exams finished Nov. 24, two days before Thanksgiving. read more
In a notice that went to all students and to others on the campus, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz said he and others at the University are working on a plan to have the students back on campus in August. read more