The Office of Student Conduct has received over 300 referrals of COVID-19 community standards following the rush on Franklin Street after UNC men's basketball victory, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Amy Johnson said in a statement Monday.
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COVID-19 vaccine distribution is disproportionately leaving out minority communities in North Carolina. Of those vaccinated, 12.6 percent are Black and 2.3 percent are Hispanic, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, whereas 80.37 percent are white.
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Video obtained by The Daily Tar Heel shows UNC men's basketball players Armando Bacot and Day'Ron Sharpe partying alongside at least seven others, celebrating a 91-87 win over Duke on Saturday night.
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As the Orange County vaccination process continues, county residents are continuing to follow COVID-19 guidelines.
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On Feb. 2, Gov. Roy Cooper expressed his support for reopening schools for in-person instruction. However, parents, teachers and politicians remain divided on how or when to safely reopen.
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Faculty set to teach in-person classes can delay a return to the classroom until Feb. 17, following the rush on Franklin Street Saturday night.
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Although excitement still fills the Chapel Hill air, COVID-19 restrictions have made this year’s rendition of the rivalry game feel bittersweet for some.
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The University is implementing an expedited testing protocol for UNC students on residence halls with identified COVID-19 clusters.
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“Students really wanted someone to kind of check in every day, and so that’s what we put in place,” Carolina Housing Executive Director Allan Blattner said.
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The funding will help individuals get their vaccines without having to pay for two round trips to their vaccination site, an estimated $88 per person, according to NCDOT Secretary Eric Boyette.
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Consequences for violating the COVID-19 community standards can include removal from on-campus housing and/or disenrollment from the University.
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The University confirmed a COVID-19 cluster at Morrison Residence Hall on Tuesday.
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On Jan. 20, vaccinations began for state prisoners and staff. While the vaccine will provide much-needed protection for those who are incarcerated, prisons remain too crowded for social distancing and some say a history of distrust could impact incarcerated people's willingness to get vaccinated.
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“Our main goal is to create a sense of community away from home,” Bhagyashree Behera, a first-year student and Carolina Away ambassador, said. “We create these events, so no matter where people are coming from, we can all come together and talk about our experiences.”
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Students working in hospitals, medical research labs and other health care positions are eligible to be vaccinated under Phase 1 of North Carolina’s vaccine rollout plan.
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UNC alumna Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is one of the lead scientists for Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. The Board of Commissioners honored the Orange County native by declaring Jan. 20 "Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett Day."
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Although performing arts is especially reliant on community spaces, students remain optimistic despite a remote start to the spring semester.
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These chemicals, called GenX, are present in the Cape Fear River and could be putting residents at risk by suppressing their immune systems and causing other health issues. GenX is a member of a family of human-made chemical compounds known as PFAS. GenX exposure is associated with increased risk of health problems in animal studies, including issues in the kidney, liver, immune system and others. Research has shown from human and animal studies that PFAS exposure may reduce antibody response to vaccines and may reduce infectious disease resistance.
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UNC health experts share their thoughts regarding how long most UNC students will have to wait before being eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Vaccine distribution in North Carolina has been complicated by logistical hurdles and limited supplies. Here's what you need to know about statewide and local vaccination rollout.
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