In one week, Duke COVID cases approach fall semester total

RALEIGH, NC (AP) — Duke University saw nearly as many cases in one week as it did during the entire fall semester.

The university’s online tracker shows a quadrupling of positive cases among students over the previous week.

Top administrators blame fraternities for the surge amid reports of recruitment activities and off-campus parties.

The campus will remain on lockdown through the end of this week.

In-person classes have been moved online and off-campus students are urged to stay off campus. Those in residence halls or apartments must remain in their room unless they are performing essential activities.