UNC Encourages COVID-19 Testing; 190 Student Cases Since Aug. 18
Despite vigorous COVID-19 protocol and high vaccination status, COVID-19 cases at UNC continue to rise.
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Roy Williams to Give Keynote Address at Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony
The UNC Class of 2020 had to wait longer than most for a commencement ceremony, but their keynote...
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UNC Announces 2021-22 COVID Protocols for Athletic Events
With the start of football season rapidly approaching, and other sports already underway, UNC...
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Full Approval of Pfizer’s COVID-19 Vaccine Paves Way for Vaccine Mandates
The vaccine made by Pfizer and its partner BioNTech now carries the strongest endorsement from the FDA, which experts say will make it easier for businesses and governments to move forward with vaccine mandates.
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Parental Consent for COVID-19 Vaccine Now Law in N. Carolina
Written by GARY D. ROBERTSON North Carolina children now must get approval from a parent before...
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UNC Reports COVID Cluster at Avery Residence Hall
Officials say five cases are associated with the COVID-19 cluster at Avery Residence Hall, UNC’s first cluster since classes began this week.
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UNC Chancellor Urges Vaccination for COVID-19 Ahead of New Testing Plans
With UNC’s first week of class for the fall semester complete, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz is urging all unvaccinated students, faculty and staff to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. As of August 20, 88 percent of students and 81 percent of employees have attested they are vaccinated.
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UNC Prepares For Another Pandemic Fall Semester: What’s Different This Year?
UNC students began the fall semester August 18. Last fall, students participated in in-person instruction for only five days before the university announced the move to virtual instruction. This year, UNC leadership is approaching public health measures differently.
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‘We Trust Our Campus Community’: UNC Students Return to Classrooms With New COVID Protocols
UNC’s campus operations look a little different this fall semester with the presence of the COVID-19 vaccine and delta variant. For those who are unvaccinated or chose not to self-report their vaccination status, going back to class Wednesday first meant a trip to an on-campus COVID-19 testing site.
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OCS District Adopts New Health Protocols for Employees, Rejects Vaccine Requirements for Athletics
The Orange County Schools Board of Education adopted new COVID-19 mitigation measures for...
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