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Florida Pauses Football Activities After Additional Positive COVID-19 Tests

Florida has temporarily paused football activities after an increase in positive COVID-19 tests within its program.

Earlier on Tuesday, the Gators confirmed five new positive COVID-19 cases, bringing the total to six for the month of October. Then, the program said it opted to pause activities Tuesday afternoon "out of an abundance of caution" and will reassess the situation Wednesday.

"Head coach Dan Mullen has been in communication with football players and their parents, and I have had conversations with the Southeastern Conference office, last week's opponent Texas A&M, and this week's opponent LSU," athletic director Scott Stricklin said.