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University of Florida Shuts Down Diversity and Inclusion Office

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Gainesville Fl, the University of Florida has decided to eliminate its chief diversity officer position, dissolve related staff roles, and cease any contracts associated with diversity initiatives. This decision comes in response to a new law passed last year, championed by Republican Governor Ron DeSantis.

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University of Florida Study : Schools can Implement Testing Protocols to Promote In-person learning while effectively mitigating transmission risk

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Ridgewood NJ,  a study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Department of Health, published in JAMA, investigated the impact of student quarantine and testing protocols at K-12 schools in Alachua County, Florida. Data indicate that the COVID-19 incubation period in children is 6 to 7 days, shorter than the 4 to 5 days in adults. The county implemented 14-day self-quarantine for students exposed to known COVID-19 cases, and students were allowed to return to school early if they received a negative RT-PCR diagnostic test on Day 9 or later.

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