Coronavirus News

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.

Elena Cyrus, an infectious disease epidemiologist at UCF’s College of Medicine, shares her expertise in public health and COVID-19 vaccines. 

The three-time UCF graduate was recognized by university leadership for his “extraordinary contributions to humanity.”

Sharon Park ’19 ’20MS is one of 1,700 UCF graduates expected to return to campus for the in-person milestone they missed in 2020. Her reason for coming home illustrates precisely why it matters.