This site provides the Duke community with important updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Duke University’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is focused on the safety of our health care providers, our staff, our faculty and students and the public we serve. The primary goals are to protect public health, support patient care and clinical staff at Duke Health, and continue the institution’s vital missions of education and research.

You can  find specific information, including responses to frequently asked questions, on the sites below:

Latest Updates

President Updates Community at Midpoint of Semester

October 1, 2020

We are now halfway through the fall semester. This may seem surprising, both because we started earlier than usual this year and because it feels like the first day of classes was a decade ago.

Update on Duke's Operational Plans

October 1, 2020

As the State of North Carolina moves to Phase 3 of pandemic restrictions on Friday October 3, we write to advise you that Duke University

Testing Update: Sept 19-25

September 28, 2020

Duke University’s comprehensive COVID-19 testing program received results from 14,141 tests administered to students, faculty and staff from September 19-25, 2020. In total, there were eight positive results – two faculty/staff and six students. Since the start of the

Testing Update: Sept 12-18

September 21, 2020

Duke University’s comprehensive COVID-19 testing program received results from 12,323 tests administered to students, faculty and staff from September 12-18. There were nine positive results. Since

Testing Update: Sept 5 - 11

September 14, 2020

Duke University’s comprehensive COVID-19 testing program administered 7,582 tests administered to students, faculty and staff from September 5-11  with six positive results. Since the start of

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