Coronavirus/COVID-19
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University of North Carolina System to transition from in-person instruction due to coronavirus
The University of North Carolina System, which includes Appalachian State, has announced “transition from in-person instruction to a system of…
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NCAA President Mark Emmert’s statement on limiting attendance at NCAA events
March 11, 2020 4:29pm The NCAA continues to assess the impact of COVID-19 in consultation with public health officials and…
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Watauga County Schools evaluating student trips and activities
BOONE — On the recommendation of local health officials, Watauga County Schools is evaluating whether certain school sponsored student travel…
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Governor Cooper declares State of Emergency regarding coronavirus
Full press conference courtesy of UNC-TV On Tuesday afternoon North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper declared a State of Emergency (SOE)…
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Five More People in North Carolina Test Positive for COVID-19
Raleigh Mar 9, 2020 Five more people in Wake County have tested presumptively positive today for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus). All…
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MerleFest addresses Coronavirus concerns, plans “to stay the course for MerleFest 2020”
UPDATE Friday March 13 4:30pm – MerleFest 2020 has now been canceled. For more information, and ticket refund information visit…
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North Carolina Identifies Second Case of COVID-19
Raleigh Mar 6, 2020 A second North Carolina person, unrelated to the first case, has tested positive for novel coronavirus…
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Appalachian State announces website for Coronavirus updates
On Wednesday morning Appalachian State announced an update for information related to the Coronavirus. “Appalachian State University’s emergency response team…
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North Carolina Identifies First Case of COVID-19
A North Carolina person has tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The test, conducted by North Carolina State Laboratory of Public…
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Local Watauga Agencies Work Together to Prepare for COVID-19 (novel coronavirus)
AppHealthCare, Watauga County Schools, Appalachian Regional Healthcare System, Appalachian State University, Watauga County Emergency Management, in addition to multiple local,…
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