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The cure for COVID-cabin-fever: nature!

Cameron Luker March 17, 2020

As the sun stays out but we are forced to stay in, I wouldn’t be surprised if we have to start finding cures for cabin fever as well as COVID-19. I’ve found that laying on the couch watching Netflix...

UK spokesperson Jay Blanton speaks to members of the local media Tuesday, March 17, 2020, after it was announced this morning that UK classes will be online-only for the remainder of the semester due to the spreading of the novel coronavirus in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Univ. of Kentucky to stay online for rest of semester; Students have 10 days to move.

Rick Childress March 17, 2020

University of Kentucky classes and instruction will remain online for the rest of the semester, an all-campus email announced on Tuesday morning. The university previously planned to return from online...

Fans watch from the outfield during the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

SEC suspends all athletic activities through April 15

Kernel Sports Staff March 13, 2020

Due to concerns over COVID-19, Southeastern Conference extended its ban of athletic activities Friday afternoon. The original statement made Thursday said all SEC competition was suspended through March...

UK HealthCare Enterprise Director of Infection Prevention & Control Kim Blanton speaks to local media on Friday, March 13, 2020, in UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, to provide updates about the local spread of the novel coronavirus. Kentuckys first coronavirus patient has been released from UK Chandler Hospital with a full recovery. Photo by Arden Barnes | Staff

Kentucky’s first coronavirus patient recovered, discharged from UK hospital

Natalie Parks March 13, 2020

UK Healthcare experts convened for a press update on COVID-19 on Friday afternoon, one week after the first case was confirmed in Kentucky.Dr. Derek Forster, medical director of the infectious disease...

The Kentucky softball team cheers with the crowd after the game against Marshall on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at John Cropp Stadium in Lexington, Kentucky. Kentucky won 16-15. Photo by Jordan Prather | Staff

BREAKING: NCAA to give D-I spring sport athletes eligibility relief; bans in-person recruiting

Kernel Sports Staff March 13, 2020

The NCAA plans to give Division One spring sport athletes eligibility relief in light of the cancellation of all winter and spring sport championships, according to Jeff Goodman of the Stadium. Goodman...

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Kentucky graduate student forward Nate Sestina is swarmed in high fives by his teammates during the senior night ceremony before the University of Kentucky vs. Tennessee mens basketball game on Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. UK lost 81-73. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

Kentucky athletes react to SEC, NCAA Tournament cancelations

Kernel Sports Staff March 12, 2020

The NCAA announced today that the Division I men's and women's basketball tournaments, as well as all remaining winter and spring sport championships, have been canceled.This followed the cancelation of...

UK freshman interior design major Caroline Slicer packs bags into the back of a car for spring break on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at the the University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

UK students pack for more than just spring break as they leave dorms

Bailey Vandiver March 12, 2020

One student cradled a TV in her arms, carrying it down the steps in front of Smith Hall. A different student rolled a suitcase down the ramp, followed by another student with luggage just a moment later.On...

UK huddles up before the start of the game. University of Kentucky mens basketball team lost to Auburn 77-71 in the Elite Eight round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, Missouri. Photo by Michael Clubb | Staff

NCAA cancels March Madness, all spring and winter championships

Kernel Sports Staff March 12, 2020

NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors have decided to cancel all men's and women's winter and spring championships due to concerns over COVID-19. In a statement, the NCAA said:"This decision...

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UK’s response to COVID-19. Here’s what we know.

Kernel News Staff March 12, 2020

This is a developing story that will be updated periodically as the Kernel learns more about UK's continued responses to COVID-19. Academic InstructionUK announced Wednesday that it will suspend in-person...

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