Coronavirus

Each week, thousands of students participate in COVID-19 testing at sites on campus — and so far, more than 300 have tested positive.

Newark City Council will begin to pursue an updated ordinance regarding private gatherings within city limits following Monday night’s virtual meeting.

Beginning September 10, all visitors to the university must show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test taken within the last 72 hours.

As students geared up for the fall semester — packing their shower caddies, glancing over their syllabi and most crucially, getting their COVID-19 vaccines — the health experts at the university monitored COVID-19 data locally and nationally to create its plans and mandates for the semester.

At the beginning of the Fall 2021 semester, students must wear masks in campus buildings — including classrooms, hallways, laboratories, residence halls, dining halls and offices — whether or not they are vaccinated.

Many experts no longer believe that the United States will reach the vaunted herd immunity threshold that is necessary for population-wide immunity from the virus, largely due to vaccine hesitancy.

All club participants received an email saying that in-person club practice had been approved on March 1, but the university again decided to suspend all club sports shortly after that email was sent out.

Through postponements, cancellations and protocols, varsity sports at the university were forced to navigate shortened and unique spring schedules.

After reduced participation and the coronavirus pandemic, one club sports team made the best out of an uncertain situation.

Since the onslaught of COVID-19, the Food Bank of Delaware has adjusted its operations to continue to serve those who need food assistance.