CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The University of North Carolina at Charlotte has cancelled some study abroad programs because of coronavirus concerns.
Spring break study abroad programs in China, South Korea, Northern Italy and Japan were cancelled, the UNCC Office of Education Abroad announced Tuesday.
"Affected students and faculty have been contacted by the Office of Education Abroad. There have been no decisions on any other programs beyond those occurring during spring break," the school said in released statement.
Other students currently studying abroad remain at their international destinations.
"The University is in regular communication with those students and faculty currently associated with study abroad programs in areas identified as affected by the Coronavirus and will continue to be until this situation is resolved," the school said. "There are no reports of illness among any UNC Charlotte students or faculty associated with study abroad programs."
There are no confirmed cases of coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 or novel coronavirus, in North Carolina. There are 60 cases in the United States.
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