COVID-19 Timeline
December 31, 2019
Novel Coronavirus First Reported
What would come to be known as the novel coronavirus is first reported from Wuhan, China, as pneumonia with an unknown cause
January 13, 2020
Case in Thailand
A new case in Thailand confirms that the coronavirus has begun spreading outside of China
January 20
First Case in U.S.
Januiary 30
Global Public Health Emergency
World Health Organization (WHO) declares a global public health emergency
February 11
Coronavirus Named COVID-19
March 4
Message from UNC's Dean of Students
UNC’s Dean of Students shares message ahead of UNC’s spring break, cautioning students to practice good hygiene and respect all members of our Bear community
March 11
Classes Move to Alternate Delivery
UNC President Andy Feinstein announces that classes will move to alternate delivery (mostly online) for at least the two weeks following spring break, with a two-day break on March 23 and 24 for faculty to prepare for the transition
March 14 - 22
UNC on Spring Break
March 16
Alternate Delivery Update
UNC President Andy Feinstein announces that all classes will move to alternate delivery for the remainder of the spring 2020 semester, all in-person meetings and events are canceled for the remainder of the semester, and spring 2020 graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies are canceled. UNC continues to support students who need to continue living on campus, as well as students, faculty and staff as they move to study, teach and work remotely.
March 19
Colorado Public Health Order 20-23
Colorado Public Health Order 20-23 goes into effect, limiting mass gatherings to no more than 10 people
