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Florida announces COVID-19 safety regulations for the 2020-21 season

Junior Keyontae Johnson at the Gators' home game against Arkansas last season. Florida will allow up to 2,200 fans into the O'Connell Center for basketball games this season.

Samantha Harrison / Alligator Staff

Similar to almost everything else in 2020, heading to the O'Connell Center to watch the men's and women's basketball teams take the hardwood this year won't have the same feel post-pandemic.

The University of Florida announced on Tuesday a number of new safety protocols and guidelines for attending basketball games this season, including a maximum capacity of 2,200 fans.

Signage will be put up in all high-traffic areas of the O’Connell Center to help encourage social distancing.