2020 Coronavirus Outbreak -

Limited Carolina Dining Services operations affect students with meal plans

By Greta Travaglia | March 22

On March 17, the University reduced operations on campus — including Carolina Dining Services. UNC students with meal plans share their thoughts and ...

Here's how students are keeping up friendships now that campus is closed

By Anna Neil | March 22

UNC students will likely be spending the rest of the school year away from the friends they used to see every day. Here's how they're keeping their friendships ...

State and local governments respond to the economic impact of COVID-19

By Michael Taffe | March 20

"We're hoping that landlords can be patient with businesses and wait for federal relief to come."

UNC offers a pass/fail option for students, suspends spring 2020 Dean's List

By Maeve Sheehey | March 20

The University is allowing students to declare spring 2020 courses as pass/fail until Aug. 7, and these pass/fail courses will count toward major continuation ...

UNC's Spring Commencement postponed due to COVID-19

By Praveena Somasundaram | March 20

UNC's Spring Commencement will be postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz announced in a campus-wide email Friday.

Food assistance programs continue to serve seniors in the face of COVID-19 outbreak

By Meredith Radford | March 20

Providing food to those who need it while protecting those who are at the highest risk of getting COVID-19 is the top priority for these organizations. ...

Four cases of COVID-19 identified in Orange County

By Michael Taffe | March 20

Four cases of COVID-19 — also known as coronavirus — have been identified in Orange County according to the North Carolina Department of Health and ...

North Carolina Congressman David Price marches with protestors as they make their way through Raleigh during the 2016 Women's March in protest of the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 45th president of the United States.

Here's what you need to know about the COVID-19 relief package

By Brent Van Vliet | March 19

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act will focus on providing paid sick leave and unemployment benefits to those impacted by the economic conditions ...

UNC wrestling navigates disappointment following canceled NCAA Championships

By Zachary Crain | March 19

After all winter championships were canceled by the NCAA, the UNC wrestling team had to face the reality that after one of the best seasons in recent ...

UNC Hospitals develops COVID-19 testing kits, responds to pandemic

By Allie Kelly | March 19

With 97 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in North Carolina, the UNC Hospital System is testing patients for the virus and working to support the medical professionals ...

CDC awards North Carolina $13.8 million to fight COVID-19

By Guillermo Molero | March 19

With the receipt of $2.2 billion dollars following approval of the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act earlier in March, ...

Orange County Arts Commission starts support fund amid COVID-19

By Kristen Jones | March 19

Cancellations of concerts and art events due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for financial support, according to Katie Murray, director of ...

Independent bookstores continue to serve the Chapel Hill community despite COVID-19

By Elise Mahon | March 19

Despite being closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chapel Hill bookstores like Flyleaf Books and Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews are attempting ...

'Everyone has to eat': How to help Orange County amidst the coronavirus crisis

By Audrey Selley | March 18

During this period of uncertainty due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 outbreak, there remains great opportunity to come together to help fellow community ...

'It is uncharted territory': Maintaining mental health during social distancing

By Maydha Devarajan | March 18

As the University and government are encouraging people to distance themselves socially, students look toward alternative resources to protect their mental ...

The Varsity Theatre on Franklin St. will be showing new movies this season.

COVID-19 concerns force Varsity Theatre to close for two weeks

By Dominick Ferrara | March 18

Along with many other movie theaters, the Varsity Theatre is temporarily closing due to COVID-19. Many big films have also begun to push back their release ...

Students are petitioning the University for a pass/fail option this semester

By Evely Forte | March 18

These students created a petition in efforts to have an option to pass/fail classes during the spring 2020 semester.

Pandemic 101: What an infectious disease expert wants you to know about COVID-19

By Hannah Lang | March 18

We spoke with Dr. Myron Cohen, who has worked with infectious diseases for decades, about what this pandemic is and what it means for you.

'Anything that can endure, should endure': Student publications persevere off campus

By Rylee Parsons | March 18

Student-led organizations like Coulture Magazine, Carolina Quarterly and Cellar Door are facing new challenges in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Their ...

UNC urges students who live off-campus to return to their permanent addresses

By Maeve Sheehey | March 18

Students who live off-campus near the University are "strongly encouraged" to return to their permanent addresses if possible, according to a Wednesday ...