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Rutgers University Pauses Football Before Spring Practice Due To Spike In COVID Cases

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (CBSNewYork) -- Rutgers football is on pause because of COVID right before the start of spring practice.

The university says since returning to campus from spring break, the team saw a spike in positive coronavirus tests.

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All in-person football activities will be stopped for now.

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