Board of Governors discusses fall operations, out-of-state HBCU enrollment caps

The Board of Governor's met Thursday to discuss fall operations, HBCU enrollment caps and UNC System Board of Trustee appointments. 

NCGA Weekly Roundup: School choice, redistricting and vaccinations

This is part of a series that looks at bills the North Carolina state legislature has introduced, the progress they have made in the chamber and what their impact might be on the state moving forward. 

Editorial: News outlets can help mitigate vaccine hesitancy

Although the news cycle has made it seem much more threatening, the odds of getting into a car accident or even dying from COVID-19 are significantly higher than the odds of experiencing a blood clot from the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

UNC health experts weigh in on safety of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine after pause

We asked some local health experts about the CDC- and FDA-recommended pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, including the risks associated with the vaccine and how the pause will affect distribution at UNC and across North Carolina going forward.

UNC System not planning to require COVID-19 vaccines for students returning this fall

The Faculty Council heard updates regarding COVID-19 vaccine requirements, resolutions supporting inclusivity on campus and the election of a new secretary of the faculty. 

NCGA Weekly Roundup: Vaccine PSA, education bills signed and anti-LGBTQ+ bill introduced

There's a lot that's been happening in the N.C. General Assembly. This is part of a new series that will look at bills the legislature has introduced, the progress they have made in the chamber and what their impact might be on the state moving forward.

UNC to reopen student vaccine clinic Friday, offer the Moderna vaccine

The recommendation is due to severe blood clots reported in six people who received the J&J vaccine. Over 6.8 million doses of the J&J vaccine have been distributed nationwide. 

Students describe their altered senses of taste and smell after having COVID-19

“I love getting potatoes on the side with burgers, but now because of (COVID-19) potatoes taste like dirt to me,” sophomore Alvin Dinh said. “I can taste the dirt and oil, and it makes me nauseous.”

As students get vaccinated, Campus and Community Advisory Committee discusses fall plans

While there is still uncertainty surrounding the fall 2021 semester, it is projected to look as “normal” as possible. University officials intend to follow science and anticipate mask requirements and social distancing will continue into the fall.

UNC Health pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccinations, will resume Saturday

UNC Health paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines across its clinics Thursday following adverse reactions in 4-5 patients who felt faint or light-headed at a Friday Center vaccine clinic. 

LISTEN: University COVID-19 vaccine clinic & Coach Hubert Davis’ hiring

UNC part of national trial to study Moderna vaccine's impact on COVID-19 transmission

The University will be one of 27 study sites across the nation part of Prevent COVID U — a study that will be offering the Moderna vaccine to over 12,000 college students nationwide. The program hopes to test the transmission rate of COVID-19 among vaccinated individuals with Moderna vaccine.  Over 600 UNC students will be part of the study, which will take place over four months. 

In a step toward normalcy, UNC vaccinates its first students

The University began offering vaccines to students Wednesday at the first on-campus vaccine clinic at the former Wendy's restaurant at the Carolina Student Union. Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Bob Blouin, who attended the opening day of the clinic, said the vaccine center will be integral to the University’s return to normalcy. 

No vaccine left behind: UNC Health provides surplus COVID-19 vaccines to residents

The vaccination site is currently utilizing an independent Twitter account to notify the Chapel Hill community of excess doses. From Twitter, residents are instructed to call the surplus line, a dedicated phone number used for gathering patient names. The phone line operates on a first-come, first-serve basis, and callers who get through are placed on the vaccine list.