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Known to pollute water, leaky septic tanks can also pose problems for human health. Whether they can spread COVID-19 is uncertain.
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‘A Lot of People Are Frustrated’: Grocery Store Workers Push for Emergency Status
The always essential but traditionally undervalued group has become esteemed like never before in recent months.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: Trump Meets With Gov. DeSantis As State Readies Reopening Plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis attended a press briefing alongside President Donald Trump on Tuesday at the White House Oval Office where DeSantis announced he will unveil the first phase of reopening Florida on Wednesday.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: First Alachua County Death, Re-Open Florida Task Force Holds Second Meeting
Gov. Ron DeSantis' Re-Open Florida Task Force met for a second time Wednesday morning. Members of the task force discussed the work being done in subcommittees in a press conference call Wednesday afternoon. The task force plans to have a hesitant guide to re-opening Florida by Friday.
Read More »Florida Governor’s Task Force Lays Out Phases Of State’s Reopening Timeline
A plan is in place to reopen Florida and shock its economy back to life amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read More »How UF’s Small Animal Hospital Has Prioritized Clients During Coronavirus Era
In an effort to help with social distancing, the hospital initially stopped owners from bringing their pets into the hospital, instead having veterinary assistants go to a line of cars to retrieve the pets from them. Since April 1, however, the hospital has been sending only a handful of employees, dressed in personal protective equipment, to retrieve the pets. Additionally, face masks and identification badges are required for employees to enter the building.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: DeSantis Announces Next Steps Toward Reopening State
Gov. Ron DeSantis said during a press conference Wednesday he is preparing for the next steps in the reopening of the state and what he plans to do with $173.6 million in coronavirus relief bill money.
Read More »Coronavirus Evening Update: DeSantis Announces Statewide Plateau As Cases Eclipse 20,000
The daily breakdown of coronavirus news and numbers in Florida.
Read More »Some Nicaraguan UF Students Fear Their Country Is Not Ready To Face The Pandemic
The Nicaraguan government has not taken measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Classes have not been suspended or moved online, the country's borders remain completely open and no social distancing measures are being enforced.
Read More »College Students Are Left Wondering ‘What If?’ As Summer Internships Are Canceled
COVID-19 has caused internships to be lost, interviews postponed and calls and emails left unreturned, leaving college students uncertain about their future.
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