Prof who referred to COVID-19 as ‘Chinese Virus’ placed on leave for semester, future with university uncertain

In September, University of Cincinnati professor John Ucker used the term “Chinese virus” in an email with an individual student.

After a screenshot of the email went viral on social media, the university launched an investigation into Ucker.

The university recently announced it will place Ucker on leave for the semester, and his relationship with the university is currently uncertain.