Coronavirus News

Although the changes to behavior were not always triggered by free will and in many cases forced by external circumstances, the findings show there are some positive consequences of the pandemic.

The coating can not only destroy the COVID-19 virus, but it can also combat the spread of Zika virus, SARS, parainfluenza, rhinovirus and vesicular stomatitis.

The material science and engineering and medical faculty members experimented with a material that has antiviral properties that are activated by white light, such as sunlight or LED lights.

The findings suggest that masks can be highly effective in preventing the spread of airborne diseases, such as COVID-19, and could allow for the use of reduced social distancing.

UCF is continuing to closely monitor COVID-19, and will increase cleaning and classroom disinfections, access to hand-sanitizing stations, and the distribution of masks as classes resume Jan. 10.

UCF students, faculty and staff, along with members of the community, can receive COVID-19 testing in Garage A on main campus. Registration for an appointment is encouraged and due to increase in community demand expect traffic and significant wait times. 

From impactful research to major Knight accomplishments, here is this year’s most-read stories.

Researchers say the device can tell with 95% percent accuracy if someone has a virus, a significant improvement over current rapid tests.

The hospitality industry’s labor shortage could be an issue with holiday travel starting and international travel restrictions lifting.