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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida announced Tuesday it is pausing team activities “out of an abundance of caution” after five players tested positive for COVID-19.
And there it is. #Gators announce they’ve suspended team activities.
— Christian Bruey (@CBrueyWFTV) October 13, 2020
“The University of Florida football team has experienced an increase in positive COVID tests among players this week. Out of an abundance of caution, team activities are paused as of Tuesday afternoon.”
Head coach Dan Mullen has been communicating with the players and their parents, a news release states.
In addition, Athletics Director Scott Stricklin has “had conversations with the Southeastern Conference office, last week’s opponent Texas A&M, and this week’s opponent LSU,” he said in a statement.
Three days after Dan Mullen said he wants 90K in the Swamp the @GatorsFB announce team activities have been suspended after 5 players tested positive for #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/FvSzLYeoYC
— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) October 13, 2020
Out of an abundance of caution, @GatorsFB team activities are paused as of Tuesday afternoon.https://t.co/bXlshmm38K
— Florida Gators (@FloridaGators) October 13, 2020
“These circumstances will be re-evaluated by UF Health and the athletic department’s sports medicine staff Wednesday,” Stricklin said in the prepared statement.
Watch live updates on Channel 9 Eyewitness News.
Editor’s note: This story has been updated to correct the status of the season.
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