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COVID-19 contact tracing ramps up in Pima County

Be prepared to answer phone calls from the health department, says the county, but beware of scams.

Daily news roundup: Pima County message to schools, DACA restrictions

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 29.

Pima County leaders urge schools to stay closed

County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry says school should not reopen until Labor Day or later.
A boy in San Luis, Mexico looks through the fencing and concertina wire that separates San Luis, Mexico and San Luis, Arizona, December 2018.

Report: Coronavirus exacerbates existing health crisis for migrants at the border

The report found migrants waiting south of the border face conditions that make them particularly susceptible to communicable diseases.
In 1856, William Henry Perkin, an 18-year old chemistry student at the time, was trying to synthesize malaria drug, when accidentally developed a purple dye. This dye is believed to be one of the first steps of chemistry taking over the world.

What living in a world made from chemicals means for "The Sensitives".

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Jes Baker on making self-love a part of the pandemic; and a Summer 2020 insect update from "The King of Sting", Justin O. Schmidt.
View from the north end zone at Arizona Stadium.

Delays, some spectators possible as UA plans for fall sports

The athletic director said further announcements on the fall sports schedule can be expected in the next few weeks.

Arizona unemployment continues to rise

First-time claims neared 300,000 in a week.
A voter displays their "I Voted Early in Pima County" sticker.

Daily news roundup: Primary election approaches, 2nd free COVID-19 testing site to open

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 28.
A vote here sign in Armory Park.

Safety a top priority for primary election, AZ secretary of state says

The COVID-19 pandemic will change some voting practices.
Deciding whether to return schoolchildren to in-person learning is a major source of stress for parents.

High stress, loss of routine slow return to normal from coronavirus

COVID-19 unknowns are keeping people from forming new daily habits.
A health care worker handles supplies needed to collect saliva to test for COVID-19 as part of Arizona State University's testing initiative.

Pima County to open second free COVID-19 testing site

The new site will offer the ASU-developed saliva test.
The University of Arizona campus.

UA announces phased plan for bringing students back to campus

Students will return to the classroom in 4 stages
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

Daily news roundup: No new coronavirus deaths reported by state, impact of census strong in AZ

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 25.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

Daily news roundup: Partisanship and COVID-19, stakeholders discuss coming school year

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 24.

COVID-19 may distance voters from partisan behavior

UA political scientist suggests the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the 2020 election cycle.
A member of the Tucson Fire Department helps distribute free masks at a giveaway event put on by the City of Tucson on July 18, 2020.

UA study looks into best materials for face masks

How effective are T-shirts and scarves?

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