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2020 Coronavirus Outbreak

UNC cancels all spring 2020 study abroad programs

By Maeve Sheehey | March 12

Spring 2020 study abroad programs to European countries with Level 3 (Avoid Nonessential Travel) travel advisories from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control ...

UNC athletics cancels spring seasons due to coronavirus in accordance with ACC

By Hannah Lang | March 12

The UNC athletics department will suspend all athletic activities — including competition, practices, recruiting and participation in NCAA championships ...

CHCCS adjusts calendar, plans remote instruction in response to coronavirus fears

By Anna Pogarcic | March 12

As a precaution against the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools announced Thursday it will make Monday, March 16; Tuesday, ...

Summer study abroad programs through UNC canceled

By Maeve Sheehey | March 12

Summer 2020 study abroad programs through the University have been cancelled due to the spread of coronavirus, according to an email from Heather Ward, ...

Local school districts prepare for coronavirus pandemic

By Sonia Rao | March 11

The World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 (coronavirus) a pandemic, and North Carolina is now in a state of emergency as universities across ...

UNC to extend spring break, begin remote instruction March 23

By Maeve Sheehey | March 11

The University said online instructions will be offered indefinitely and has canceled all University events with more than 50 attendees, the email said. ...

Gov. Cooper declares state of emergency in response to coronavirus

By Michael Taffe | March 10

In response to five new presumed cases of COVID-19, Gov. Cooper has declared a state of emergency in North Carolina.

Second case of coronavirus reported in Chatham County

By Anna Pogarcic | March 6

A second case of coronavirus was confirmed in North Carolina Friday. After an initial case was reported in Wake County earlier this week, the state confirmed ...

What you need to know about UNC's coronavirus travel policy before spring break

By Maeve Sheehey | March 5

Thinking about traveling for spring break? Worried about coronavirus? Here are the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

'I thought they were overreacting': Students plan spring break around coronavirus

By Stephanie Mayer | March 5

“I wouldn't say that I'm not worried, but I do think that, as long as people continue taking the precautions that they should be taking, I do think ...

Editorial: A test of pandemic control

By Editorial Board | March 5

It’s imperative that during this pandemic, individuals remain calm.

Students returning from coronavirus-afflicted nations may be asked to self-quarantine

By Maeve Sheehey | March 5

UNC students, faculty and staff returning to the U.S. from countries with Level 2 or 3 travel advisories have been asked to self-quarantine for 14 days ...

North Carolina reports first case of coronavirus in Wake County

By Anna Pogarcic | March 3

North Carolina reported its first case of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, on Friday according to a press release from Gov. Roy Cooper. The release ...