In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Orange County is now officially ordering residents to stay at home. The county is asking law enforcement to help with this order, which does not include travel to essential businesses, such as grocery stores.
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The Carrboro Town Council met Tuesday to discuss ideas to support the community amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“Retweeting, engaging with content on social media platforms, commenting — all of that can provide a supportive and uplifting experience for everybody, whether you're the one enjoying the performance or the one participating in it.”
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"And when time inevitably comes that you or someone you know needs treatment for COVID-19, who would you rather have the mask?"
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The first COVID-19 related death in North Carolina was reported in Cabarrus County on March 24, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus has disrupted everything from the stock market to spring commencement. UNC's Carolina Student Impact Fund will aim to aid students financially due to the effects of the pandemic.
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After receiving an email stating that their positions will be terminated on April 1, a group of resident advisers wrote a letter to Carolina Housing, requesting to be paid the remainder of their stipends following the COVID-19-related residence hall closures. Before sending this letter, student staff received an email from Carolina Housing updating their status, stating that no final decisions have been made about compensation after March 31. While Carolina Housing said it will wait for guidance from the UNC System, other universities such as N.C. State and UNC-Charlotte have made plans to compensate RAs.
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Co-photo Editor Maya Carter shares the songs that are keeping her spirits up now that March Madness, commencement and basically everything else has been cancelled or postponed in "Ms. Rona's wake."
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On Monday, UNC spring courses resumed — following an extended, two-week spring break because of the coronavirus outbreak. Campus community members share their perspectives on what transitioning to remote learning is like and some challenges they foresee for the rest of the semester.
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Here's how UNC's Greek Life is responding to the outbreak of COVID-19.
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To limit the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, the Town of Chapel Hill has canceled all advisory board, commission and town council meetings until further notice, including a council budget work session originally scheduled for March 18.
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“The problem was immediate, and it was our responsibility to find a solution for the problem,” Tom Raynor, founder of Carroboro United, said. “We don't have a week, or two weeks, or months to take action.” Carrboro food hub looks to help restaurants, farmers and the local economy by selling meals to Carrboro and Chapel Hill residents.
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After surveying his students and finding out what they have been dealing with since UNC announced the closing of its campus, one professor updated his syllabus to let students know that they are not alone.
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While the concept of eligibility relief seems to satisfy all parties, a closer look at the inner workings of the Division I scholarship system reveals a litany of questions.
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While UNC students and people around the country are urged to practice social distancing to flatten the curve of COVID-19, students with immunocompromised family members face additional concerns about infecting their loved ones.
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Many of UNC's arts organizations had competitions and performances this spring that have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the groups try to figure out what to do until they can perform in person again, they hope people will still connect with them online.
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UNC students are spending their time during quarantine making calls to senior citizens to make sure they don't get lonely.
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CHCCS community members are working hard to ensure that students dependent on food from school get what they need.
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Gov. Cooper is requiring the majority of retail locations, aside from grocery stores, to close starting this week to encourage social distancing.
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Large grocery store chains like Trader Joe's, Harris Teeter and Whole Foods Market are making accommodations for customers and employees alike to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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