'These are our lives on the line': Immunocompromised students consider fall return to UNC

Posted Jul 26, 2020
Before the pandemic hit, Isaias Montalvo didn’t think he’d have to choose between attending school and risking his health. “Most are going to be fine. They’re going to be sick for a few weeks but they’re not going to end up being put on a ventilator or being hospitalized," Montalvo said. "Or have their families have to deal with funeral arrangements, which mine might.” (Daily Tar Heel)

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