Corrections and clarifications: In an earlier edition of this story, the result of the Florida-Texas A game
Florida coach Dan Mullen has joined the developing list of school football coaches who conducted COVID-19 tests.
Mullen announced the news on Twitter.
“Thank you Gator Nation for the whole show this week. Fortunately, all those affected are recovering well and have had mild or non-existent symptoms. I also tested positive for COVID and learned that my check had been confirmed. I continue” to isolate myself from my fitness family, and I adhere to all the rules set forth through UF Health, the CDC and our public fitness officials. I am proud of the way our players, staff and the campus network have navigated this unprecedented time and the hope that everyone will remain safe. “
Mullen’s tweet came hours after Alabama announced that coach Nick Saban, who had first tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday, had passed several checks, all negative, and would be offside by Crimson’s game opposite Georgia. The result of his negative control came here from an outdoor lab.
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Earlier this week, the LSU-Florida game scheduled for Saturday was postponed after a reported outbreak on gators’ team.
On Friday, the Missouri-Florida game originally scheduled for October 24 was postponed until October 31.
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Other coaches who have tested positive this season include The Kansas Miles, Jeff Grass of Jackson State, Kevin Sumlin of Arizona State and Mike Norvell of Florida State.
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