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Coronavirus: Who to Follow

Brett Nweeia, Videographer Mar 24, 2020

With the rising concerns over coronavirus, we must make sure we are staying up to date with the right people and organizations to follow. Consider adding these names to your Twitter and Facebook followings: ...

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UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

UNF extends remote instruction through Summer A and C

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 24, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** On Tuesday, March 24, UNF announced the extension of remote instruction...

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AP: Abe says IOC agrees '100%' that Olympics should be postponed

AP: Abe says IOC agrees ‘100%’ that Olympics should be postponed

Associated Press Mar 24, 2020

TOKYO (AP) — IOC President Thomas Bach has agreed "100%" to a proposal of postponing the Tokyo Olympics for about one year until 2021 because of the coronavirus outbreak, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo...

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AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

AP: Virus pandemic an unprecedented test for a young generation

MARTHA IRVINE, Associated Press Mar 23, 2020

***You can share how COVID-19 is impacting you by emailing editors@unfspinnaker.com. Shared stories will be published on our site.*** CHICAGO (AP) — For Jalen Grimes, the virus pandemic is stirring...

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AP: Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus

LORI HINNANT and FOSTER KLUG, Associated Press Mar 23, 2020

PARIS (AP) — The hunt for masks, ventilators and other medical supplies consumed the U.S. and Europe, as more than 1.5 billion people — one-fifth of the world's population — were urged or ordered...

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UNF announces remote instruction extended through the end of the semester

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

Hours after the Florida Board of Governors and State University System ordered it, UNF announced the University's move to hold remote instruction throughout the end of the semester. UNF's Spring graduation...

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The entrance to the UNF Counseling Center. The walls are gray and there are silver double doors with large windows, and a sign above the doors reading, "UNF Counseling Center"

The UNF Counseling Center moves in-office appointments to phone in wake of coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

On Friday, March 13, the UNF Counseling Center announced that all appointments would now be conducted over the phone to limit the spread of coronavirus. "Due to current circumstances, we are conducting...

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AP: WHO chief: Europe now center of virus pandemic; U.S. test shortage

Associated Press Mar 13, 2020

The head of the World Health Organization says Europe, not China, is now the epicenter of the world's coronavirus pandemic. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva that...

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Items to stock up on in the case of quarantine

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 12, 2020

With universities shuttered and coronavirus fears still climbing, it might be a good time to consider stockpiling some essential items in the case that you or someone you know falls ill. Some stores...

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UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

UNF announces the transition to remote instruction for two week after Spring Break

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 11, 2020

Hours after the Board of Governors recommended universities in Florida transition to online instruction, the University of North Florida has announced its intention to do so. Classes will be held online...

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Breaking down Coronavirus: Addressing myths and some helpful tips

Zach Yearwood Mar 11, 2020

Over the past month or so, the world has been keeping a close eye on a new strain of a virus which has spread faster than wildfire. Since the first reported case in Wuhan, China towards the end of 2019,...

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Video: How to properly wash your hands

Emily Echevarria Mar 9, 2020

***Video done by Brett Nweeia and Aisling Glocke*** The Coronavirus has been reported in over 100 countries and has now made its way to Florida. In an effort to help slow the spread of the virus,...

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