The purpose of this document is to provide a reference framework on laboratory biosafety related to research with the SARS-CoV-2 virus and clinical specimens from patients that may originate from COVID-19 patients.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill continues to demonstrate a commitment to the responsible and safe conduct of research by joining institutions across the globe in observing National Biosafety Month this October through November.

This profile of our Environment, Health and Safety biological safety team is part of a fuller story from F&O’s “On the Go” newsletter, February 2019.