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Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, speaks about the coronavirus in the James Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

AP: Fauci: Don’t assume virus fades in warm weather

Associated Press | Apr 9, 2020

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause...

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This image from video provided by the Bernie Sanders presidential campaign shows Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., as he announces he is ending his presidential campaign Wednesday, April 8, 2020, in Burlington, Vt. (Bernie Sanders for President via AP)

AP: Sanders drops 2020 bid, leaving Biden as likely nominee

WILL WEISSERT, Associated Press | Apr 8, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Bernie Sanders ended his presidential bid on Wednesday, making Joe Biden the presumptive Democratic nominee to challenge President Donald Trump in a general election campaign that...

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UNFPD police cars.

Police Beat: An arrest at Flats, stolen card and a hit and run in Lot 53

Hayley Simonson | Apr 7, 2020

Two Males Arrested at the Flats for Possession of Marijuana  Early evening on March 19, UPD was dispatched to the UNF flats apartment after a resident reported two males displaying questionable behavior...

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Judicial Branch change hands

Emily Echevarria, Student Government Reporter | Apr 7, 2020

On the morning of April 7, Student Government's Chief Justice, Lucas Richter stepped down as Chief Justice and opened the floor for nominations for his successor.  Via Zoom, Richter told his fellow...

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President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

President Szymanski speaks on COVID-19 challenges, remote instruction, and graduation

Erik Feliciano and Courtney Green | Apr 7, 2020

Since the world-wide outbreak of COVID-19 shuttered the University and sent students scrambling to adjust to remote instruction, President Szymanski and his administration have worked tirelessly to keep...

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Paula Horvath. Photo courtesy Ignite Media

Former UNF Professor tests positive and shares experience with COVID-19

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter | Apr 7, 2020

Retired UNF journalism professor Dr. Paula Horvath was diagnosed with COVID-19 at the end of March. Despite living with several risk factors associated with the disease, Dr. Horvath described her symptoms...

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UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

UNF poll: Trump 45% approval of addressing COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor | Apr 6, 2020

A UNF Public Opinion Research Lab poll has found 79% of respondents were concerned with personally contracting COVID-19. The poll was released Monday, April 6 and also polled respondents on approval...

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City cat contracts Coronavirus

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist | Apr 6, 2020

It was announced on Sunday that a New York tiger named Nadia has officially contracted coronavirus after her caretaker unknowingly had the virus. Nadia is a 4-year-old Malayan Tiger, currently living...

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What it's like to get tested for COVID-19

What it’s like to get tested for COVID-19

Cameron Visconti, Assistant TV Station Manager | Apr 6, 2020

*This story was done by Spinnaker's Assistant TV Station Manager* When I traveled to Washington D.C. to volunteer at a convention the current situation was not this bad, there were only...

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UNF donates pandemic supplies to Baptist Health

Breanna Cataldo, General Assignment Reporter | Apr 6, 2020

Hospitals around the world have made reports of being low on protective gear during this pandemic. UNF staff decided to lend a helping hand by donating personal protective equipment (PPE), to Baptist Health...

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JU announces first case of COVID-19

JU announces first case of COVID-19

Courtney Green, News Editor | Apr 6, 2020

Over the weekend, Jacksonville University announced its first case of COVID-19. According to a tweet from the University, the individual who has fallen ill was a graduate student who lived off campus....

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Medical workers wearing equipment to protect themselves from coronavirus bring a patient to St Thomas' Hospital in Westminster in London, Monday, April 6, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

AP: US, UK brace for soaring death tolls as pandemic bears down

LORI HINNANT and DANICA KIRKA, Associated Press | Apr 6, 2020

LONDON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain braced for what could be one of their bleakest weeks in memory Monday as the human and financial toll of the coronavirus outbreak mounted. But new deaths and infections...

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