Coronavirus News and Updates Archives

Dec 31, 2021
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COVID-19 Reentry Testing Update — Dec. 31, 2021

As we prepare to return to campus for the Spring 2022 semester, we continue to monitor local, state and national COVID-19 infection rates. We are encouraged that data from the...

Dec 14, 2021
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Rogers: COVID-19 Campus Update — Dec. 14, 2021

At this moment, we are all engaged in the final push toward the end of the semester, and on Friday, we celebrate commencement with our Fall 2021 graduates. Then it...

Dec 14, 2021
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COVID Information Update — Dec. 14, 2022

Many thanks to each of you for your commitment to Pirates Protecting Pirates this semester. We were all excited to return to traditional activities for the fall semester, and because...

Dec 14, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

The University remains at an ELEVATED risk with no changes to community expectations. Campus risk has increased over the last few weeks based on campus, county and statewide increases in new...

Dec 07, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

The University is now at an ELEVATED risk level with no changes to community expectations. Campus risk has been on the rise over the last 7-14 days due to daily increases...

Dec 01, 2021
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COVID-19 Vaccinations Related to Federal Contracts

Executive Order 14042 and guidance issued by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force requires COVID-19 vaccination for employees of federal contractors. On Oct. 25, ECU implemented a measured approach to...

Nov 23, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

Based on concerns related to on-campus testing compliance and substantial community transmission, the University will remain at a MODERATE risk level with no changes to community expectations. The CDC COVID...

Nov 17, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

The community transmission rate in Pitt County and continued concerns regarding hospital capacity keep the University at a MODERATE risk level with no changes to community expectations. The CDC COVID...

Nov 09, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

Despite improvements in testing compliance and vaccination rates on campus, additional progress is needed to decrease our risk. In addition, the community transmission rate in Pitt County and reduced hospital...

Nov 02, 2021
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Campus Update – Matrix Scoring, Community Expectations

Due to inadequate compliance with campus testing requirements, high community transmissibility in Pitt County and limited Vidant Medical Center capacity, the University remains at a MODERATE risk level with no...