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Jason Graham, director of wastewater plant operations with the city of Fort Collins, pulls a plastic jug from a sampling machine at the Drake Water Reclamation facility.

In Colorado, your stool is a tool in the fight against coronavirus

To track the next coronavirus outbreak, Western states look to the sewers.

The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA to have full-size classes after Labor Day

Classes will begin online but quickly transition.

A screenshot of a chart depicting the number of COVID-19 cases and deaths among Tohono O'odham members featured in the July 29, 2020, report from tribal leadership.

Tohono O'odham Nation hopes COVID-19 curve is flattening following spike

After instating another stay-at-home order, the nation says it has recently seen weekly numbers start to decrease.

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.

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.

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.

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.

COVID-19 may distance voters from partisan behavior

UA political scientist suggests the pandemic will have a lasting impact on the 2020 election cycle.

UA study looks into best materials for face masks

How effective are T-shirts and scarves?

Tucson teachers led a car rally on July 22, 2020 to protest reopening schools without sufficient state guidance and safety benchmarks.

Back to school, one step at a time

Teachers, school administrators and elected officials weigh how to safely return to school.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more of its visitors don't wear masks, the university said.

Tumamoc Hill may close if more walkers don't wear masks

At least 60% of people exercising need to cover their faces if the popular walking spot is to stay open.

Canyon Mine is one of the few mines allowed to operate despite the moratorium.

House passes defense spending bill banning new uranium mines around Grand Canyon

The Senate version of the bill does not include the ban on new uranium mines.

A photo accompanying a UANews release about the university's antibody testing effort in partnership with the state.

UA expands antibody test

Participants can also opt in to yearlong immunity study.

Teachers are protesting the return to in-person instruction due to what they say is inadequate guidance or consideration of risk by state officials.

Tucson educators protest school reopening during pandemic

Organizers say it's not safe to return to the classroom.

Studies show pets help people maintain good mental health during periods of isolation.

Pets play special role for people coping with pandemic

Experts say people living with pets cope better with feelings of isolation and loneliness.

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