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More people are staying inside, more people playing video games

Brett Nweeia, Multimedia Journalist Mar 26, 2020

During this pandemic, many companies like Disney, Delta Airlines, and Royal Carribean Cruises have been taking a downturn in their revenue. In recent findings, there have been some companies whose sales...

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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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Wire: Four UF students test positive for COVID-19

Alex De Luca, Alyssa Feliciano and Samantha Chery, The Independent Alligator Mar 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference this morning that four UF students have tested positive for COVID-19.  Following this, he said state officials are now recommending...

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SG seeks Paid Leave for Part Time Employees During COVID-19 Break

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 16, 2020

Student Government is urging President Szymanski to grant part-time employees of UNF paid leave during the COVID-19 break from in-person classes. This was detailed in a Joint Resolution unanimously passed...

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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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Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Universities begin to temporarily suspend classes due to coronavirus, UNF yet to announce any suspensions

Christian Ayers Mar 10, 2020

Schools and universities across the United States have started suspending classes on campus as the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread. At least a dozen major universities, including Harvard and...

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Gov: 2 in Florida test presumptively positive for COVID-19

TAMARA LUSH and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Mar 2, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's governor disclosed late Sunday that two people had become the first in his state to test "presumptively positive" for COVID-19 and ordered his top health officer to...

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UNF's Crisis Management Team monitoring Coronavirus amid pandemic concerns

UNF’s Crisis Management Team monitoring Coronavirus amid pandemic concerns

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Feb 26, 2020

According to CNBC, the disease that has infected 80,000 people and killed at least 2,700 is now causing the CDC and U.S. officials to ask for the American public to cooperate and prepare for a possible...

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