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Policy Brief: Tracking SARS-CoV-2 in the Wastewater Across a Range of North Carolina Municipalities
This study was an early responder to the COVID-19 pandemic producing ground-breaking research in terms of wastewater data collection and analysis.
Chemicals in Some North Carolina Drinking Water May Worsen COVID-19 Effects
Residents in southeastern North Carolina who have been exposed to chemicals in public drinking water are experiencing compounding effects from the COVID-19 pandemic, and the vaccine may not protect them as intended.
Historically Minority-Serving Institutions Receive First Mobile Freezers for COVID-19 Vaccine
The UNC System’s six historically minority-serving institutions have each received a new mobile freezer capable of safely storing and transporting COVID-19 vaccine vials.
UNC System Expanding COVID-19 Vaccine Storage Capacity at all 15 Research Institutions
All 15 research institutions within the UNC System will soon be receiving 61 new freezers capable of safely storing COVID-19 vaccines at temperatures as low as -80 Celsius (-112 Fahrenheit).
Taking Flight—Using Drones for Restoration Efforts at the Donal C. O’Brien Jr. Sanctuary and Audubon Center
A pilot program will determine how effective drones are for restoration efforts that impact the resilience of natural ecosystems and coastal communities along the East Coast.