One week after the start of on-campus classes, UNC-Chapel Hill announced it will move all undergraduate classes online, starting on Wednesday.
According to the university's Aug. 10-16 coronavirus data report released Monday, 130 students and five employees tested positive for the coronavirus since its last weekly report was released a week ago.
So how will that affect fall sports, including football?
For now, athletes will continue to work out and practice and will take classes online with the option to remain in their dorms or off-campus residences, according to a statement from the UNC athletic department.
"We still are expecting to play this fall, and we will continue to evaluate the situation in coordination with the University, the ACC, state and local officials, and health officials," the athletic department said in a release. "The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches and staff, and community remains our priority."
UNC's announcement of all online classes follows four COVID-19 clusters reported in three days at the university in dorms, apartments and a fraternity house. UNC has reported 324 coronavirus cases _ 279 students and 45 staff members _ since February, according to its online dashboard.
