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Virus Causing Covid Found in UNCC Dorm Water

Students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are having to stay inside their dorm after the virus that causes COVID-19 was detected in the dorm’s wastewater. News outlets…

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Students at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte are having to stay inside their dorm after the virus that causes COVID-19 was detected in the dorm's wastewater.

News outlets report emergency management officials at the university tweeted the news Friday morning, saying that the virus was detected during routine sampling. Officials didn't name the residence hall where the virus was detected, citing the privacy of the residents.

Under the university’s protocol, residents in the hall must remain in the building until they are tested for coronavirus. The tests were expected to take place Friday afternoon.

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Burpie is a stand-up comedian seen on MTV’s Wild n Out, Joking Off, Worldstar tv, Real Housewives of Atlanta, etc. He is also a radio personality on No Limit Larry and the Morning Maddhouse. He enjoys writing random Charlotte stories that he finds interesting or even bringing his comedy to the internet. He also writes about Charlotte sports. His life on a day to day is sometimes where he finds a lot of inspiration for his online content and on-air bits.