2020 Coronavirus Outbreak -

Pop-up testing sites at cluster locations screen for additional COVID-19 cases

By Cameron Myers Milne | February 8

The University's Campus Health is working closely with the Orange County Health Department to monitor COVID-19 cases through the Carolina Testing Program ...

CHCCS votes to return to in-person classes starting in April

By Susie Webb | February 8

The CHCCS Board of Education unanimously approved a hybrid return-to-learning plan at a Feb. 4 meeting. Although originally set to vote on the matter ...

Town of Chapel Hill to discuss stronger measures for violations of state ordinances

By Maddie Ellis and Sonia Rao | February 8

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 ...

Why COVID-19 vaccine distribution in North Carolina lacks racial equity

By Julian Berger | February 7

COVID-19 vaccine distribution is disproportionately leaving out minority communities in North Carolina. Of those vaccinated, 12.6 percent are Black and 2.3 ...

Video shows Armando Bacot, Day'Ron Sharpe partying maskless after UNC win against Duke

By Ryan Wilcox | February 7

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 ...

Residents continue to follow COVID-19 precautions after getting the vaccine

By Kelli Rainer | February 7

As the Orange County vaccination process continues, county residents are continuing to follow COVID-19 guidelines.

Cooper voices support for school re-opening as educators, parents remain divided

By Kayla Guilliams | February 7

On Feb. 2, Gov. Roy Cooper expressed his support for reopening schools for in-person instruction. However, parents, teachers and politicians remain divided ...

Following Franklin St. rush, faculty have option to delay return to in-person class

By Maddie Ellis | February 7

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.

North Carolina fans try to stay excited for UNC-Duke game amid COVID-19 restrictions

By Hunter Nelson | February 4

Although excitement still fills the Chapel Hill air, COVID-19 restrictions have made this year’s rendition of the rivalry game feel bittersweet for ...

Students near COVID-19 cluster asked to 'stay-in-place' until receiving negative result

By Charlotte Geier | February 4

The University is implementing an expedited testing protocol for UNC students on residence halls with identified COVID-19 clusters.

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Quarantine dorm residents receive daily, online well-being assessments

By Natalie Johnson | February 3

“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 ...

N.C. announces $2.5 million in funding for transportation to vaccination sites

By Caroline Kelly | February 3

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, ...

Officials say student COVID-19 standards violators will face consequences

By Suzannah Claire Perry and Kyle Ingram | February 2

Consequences for violating the COVID-19 community standards can include removal from on-campus housing and/or disenrollment from the University. ...

University confirms fourth cluster of the semester at Connor Residence Hall

By Maddie Ellis | February 2

The University confirmed a COVID-19 cluster at Morrison Residence Hall on Tuesday.

In North Carolina, the COVID-19 vaccine could be a lifeline for those incarcerated

By Kayla Guilliams | February 1

On Jan. 20, vaccinations began for state prisoners and staff. While the vaccine will provide much-needed protection for those who are incarcerated, prisons ...

Carolina Away offers new online social events and courses in the spring semester

By Brianna Atkinson | January 31

“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 ...

Student health care workers share their experiences getting the COVID-19 vaccine

By Hannah Rosenberger | January 28

Students working in hospitals, medical research labs and other health care positions are eligible to be vaccinated under Phase 1 of North Carolina’s ...

Orange County native and lead scientist for Moderna vaccine honored by county

By Trevor Moore | January 27

UNC alumna Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett is one of the lead scientists for Moderna's coronavirus vaccine. The Board of Commissioners honored the Orange County ...

Art majors adapt to the pandemic moving into the new semester

By Elaina James | January 26

Although performing arts is especially reliant on community spaces, students remain optimistic despite a remote start to the spring semester.

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Chemicals in some North Carolina drinking water may worsen COVID-19 effects

By Sascha Medina | January 26

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 ...