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University of Alabama reports over 500 COVID-19 cases within a week of returning to classes

Less than a week after the Fall 2020 term beginning, UA reports over 500 COVID-19 cases
The positivity rate on campus sits at 1.2%
The school president urged social distancing, mask wearing, and to limit gatherings. Violators could be suspended from school
All bars in Tuscaloosa are ordered to close for 2 weeks (from 08/25/2020)
These events come after students reportedly attended "COVID parties" over summer to purposely infect each other

Updated 2020-08-25

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