UNC Reports New COVID-19 Cluster at Residence Hall, First Since February

Posted Apr 16, 2021
The University of North Carolina reported a new COVID-19 cluster detected at Hinton James Residence Hall. This is the fifth cluster identified at UNC in 2021 and the first since February. Two clusters were detected on UNC’s campus in February. UNC’s COVID-19 dashboard shows 754 students and 173 employees have tested positive since January. (Chapelboro.com)

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