UMD cancels classes Friday as Maryland activates national guard
Maryland had confirmed 12 cases of COVID-19 as of Thursday afternoon.
Big Ten cancels all spring sports due to coronavirus
Among the sports affected are men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball and softball, women’s tennis, golf and track and field.
“It’s not surprising”: Big Ten basketball fans react to tournament cancellation in Indy
“Disappointed, but still understanding,” James Hicks said. “Not angry about it because what can you do?”
Towson, Johns Hopkins, Patriot League announce sports schedule changes impacting Maryland
The Patriot League announced it will be canceling the remainder of its spring sports schedule due to the coronavirus.
Big Ten Conference cancels remainder of men’s basketball tournament
The Big 12, ACC, SEC and Pac-12, among others, have all also canceled their conference tournaments.
UMD closes office in Discovery District as a building worker is tested for coronavirus
Employees who work in the Manokin Building were told to stay home on Thursday.
No fans will be allowed at NCAA tournament games amid coronavirus concern
Only essential staff and families will be permitted at March Madness games, the NCAA announced.
Nursing home residents are often isolated and forgotten by the public. They shouldn’t be.
Nursing homes need to be more closely monitored to ensure uniform, high standards of care.
UMBC, Towson, Salisbury, American extend spring breaks as area coronavirus cases mount
Both universities cancelled classes as they prepare to move courses online.
University in Madrid hosting UMD study abroad program confirms its first coronavirus case
UMD already suspended study abroad programs this semester in China, South Korea and Italy amid the coronavirus outbreak.