2020 Coronavirus Outbreak - The Daily Tar Heel

UNC announces updated COVID-19 policies for spring semester return

By Allie Kelly | December 23

UNC announced updated COVID-19 policies in a campus-wide email Wednesday, as cases of the omicron variant rise across the country and in Orange County. ...

Editorial: How UNC can plan for a spring semester with COVID-19 variants

By Editorial Board | December 21

"History is repeating itself – as public health professionals warned us it would – and it’s up to UNC to ensure that we do not mirror the mistakes ...

UNC's first on-campus vaccine clinic opens Wednesday

Orange County reports first case of omicron variant of COVID-19

By Madison Ward | December 17

The Orange County Health Department reported the county's first COVID-19 case of the omicron variant in a press release Friday.

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Column: The biggest science headlines of 2021

By Rajee Ganesan | November 30

"Although these just scratch the surface of scientific discoveries over the past year, they are just proof that science prevails in times of funding losses, ...

Students and faculty reflect on the return to in-person classes this semester

By Natalie Varma | November 29

Fall 2019 was the last time UNC had a fully in-person semester. After over a year of operating remotely, students and faculty have had to adjust back ...

Editorial: Revisiting a vaccine mandate at UNC

By Editorial Board | November 28

Amid the backlash and development of a new COVID-19 variant, we’re taking another look at UNC’s COVID-19 vaccine policies.

Column: What's new in COVID-19 research

By Rajee Ganesan | November 16

"Here is a quick rundown of what’s new in COVID-19 research and development, and what to keep an eye out for in the upcoming months."

Op-ed: The importance of retail workers and how we can protect them

November 15

"As the holiday season approaches and more people head into stores in search of the perfect gift, remember that for the millions of people behind the ...

Editorial: Hybrid learning should be here to stay

By Editorial Board | October 3

"As we gradually start to move on from the effects of COVID-19, the new status quo should adapt and make changes to improve flexibility and accessibility." ...

Column: Graduate students are students, too (even though we’re also teachers)

By Zari Taylor | September 26

"While I’m not sure that we’ve reached 'back to normal,' it’s clear that my graduate student experience has been forever changed by the ongoing ...

Editorial: UNC's COVID-19 and vaccination protocols fall short

By Editorial Board | September 21

"Until UNC steps up its COVID-19 testing requirements or requires a vaccine, it can no longer consider other prestigious universities peer institutions." ...

Editorial: UNC administration has plenty of its own 'publicity stunts'

By Editorial Board | September 12

"It seems as if any criticisms of the administration by students can be brushed aside as “publicity stunts,” and go unaddressed by University leaders." ...

Letter: UNC Administration must listen to the demands of the President's Council

September 9

"Administrators should listen to the reasonable demands of the President’s Council, starting with an apology for their absence at the table." ...

Campus President's Council discusses UNC COVID-19 policies in emergency meeting

By Emily Orland | September 6

The Campus President's Council held an emergency meeting Friday. The agenda included discussion of a statement released by UNC Student Government executive ...

Column: What to know about the delta variant

By Rajee Ganesan | September 6

"So what is the delta variant, and what does it really mean for post-pandemic life?"

Editorial: UNC’s COVID-19 reporting and policies disappoint

By Editorial Board | September 1

"UNC should follow Duke’s footsteps and move to make some of the same changes in their campus policies to better protect what they call their 'Carolina ...

What you need to know about University Approved Absences during COVID-19

By Claire Tynan | August 31

Since the start of the fall 2021 semester, four COVID-19 clusters have been reported in UNC residence halls. As students skip class to quarantine or isolate, ...

UNC identifies 3 COVID-19 clusters in Ehringhaus, Parker and Hinton James

By Allie Kelly | August 31

UNC identified COVID-19 clusters at Ehringhaus, Parker and Hinton James residence halls Tuesday, with five to six cases in each cluster.

Editorial: Kenan Stadium's COVID-19 policies won't keep our community safe

By Editorial Board | August 30

"The lack of capacity restrictions or mandatory masking in Kenan Stadium is destined to cause harm to the campus and the local Chapel Hill communities." ...

Editorial: UNC's COVID-19 testing needs to expand

By Editorial Board | August 30

"It’s imperative the University step up and use the resources available to them to expand testing, and to prevent further COVID-19 cases spiking further ...