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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?
A closeup of a sign posted on a storefront in Tucson notifies customers of limited occupancy because of COVID-19.

Arizonans facing drop in unemployment benefits with expiration of federal dollars

A discussion with KJZZ Radio's Katherine Davis-Young.
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.
People stand under the Campbell Avenue bridge to watch the Rillito run after a monsoon storm, July 23, 2020. Rains cooled the city, and helped finish the job putting out the Bighorn Fire.

Daily news roundup: Back-to-school plans, Arizona COVID-19 deaths pass 3,000

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 23.
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.
Gov. Doug Ducey at a July 23 media update on the state's coronavirus response.

Arizona school year still on track, with promises of 'benchmarks' for classroom return

Gov. Doug Ducey extended the closure of bars, gyms, movie theaters and water parks.
Beaches in San Carlos and Guaymas, Sonora, are set to reopen to locals and tourists by July 25, 2020.

Some Sonoran beaches set to reopen by this weekend

Despite pushback from state health authorities, some places like San Carlos plan to reopen beaches with some restrictions.
A University of Arizona briefing on plans for the fall semester, July 23.

University of Arizona officially announces in-person classes

Officials said that could change if COVID-19 spikes.
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.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

Daily news roundup: Tucson approves budget, police funding, state sets unemployment record

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, July 22.
Pima County COVID-19 testing at the Kino Events Center, July 13.

Epidemiologist: The goal for COVID-19 testing is speed and access, not absolute numbers

Delays to Arizonans getting test results make it hard to conduct effective contact tracing.

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