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A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

'We are worried': Pima County health director warns of rise in COVID-19

Dr. Theresa Cullen said the county is headed for another surge if people aren't careful.
Betty Villegas stands in front of the Dia de los Muertos shrine at the Sosa Carillo house in barrio libre.

Dia de los Muertos altar honors COVID-19 victims in Pima County

Almost 6,000 have died of the disease statewide, including more than 600 in Pima County.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Parties up, masks down at UA

Halloween was marked by student parties.
Kids at school.

Arizona officials split on school guidance

When should Arizona schools stop in person learning?
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: Border wall and wildlife corridors, COVID-19 mouth rinse sampling

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 29.
An epidemiologist says a new method of COVID-19 sampling uses salt water to collect material from the back of the throat, the same place where a nasal swab would capture cells.

New COVID sampling method as easy as gargling mouthwash

The newly developed method is in its preliminary stages and has been tried on the UA campus.

Arizona weekly unemployment claims drop

First-time claims dipped to their lowest level since August.
Olive Ridley sea turtle hatchlings make their way back to the Sea of Cortez from the shores of El Desemboque in Sonora, Mexico.

Indigenous community in Sonora releases record number of sea turtles

A coordinator said while the pandemic has been hard on the community, less fishing and tourism has been a boon to turtle nesting season.
Arizona Department of Health Services Director Dr. Cara Christ in an Oct. 27 YouTube video on the upward trend of COVID-19 cases in Arizona.

Small gatherings appear to be causing COVID-19 increase, state health director says

Arizona cases have increased 57% in the last month.
A view of downtown Tucson.

News roundup: Poll shows Biden has slight lead in AZ, local temperatures take sudden dip

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 27.
The Tucson Skyline. October 23, 2019.

News roundup: Pima County struggles with contact tracing, vote-by-mail deadline arrives

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 26.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Pima County struggles with contact tracing

COVID-19 cases are rising, and the county needs the public’s help.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

UA president urges caution over Halloween

Robbins also says the financial hit from COVID-19 has not been as bad as expected.
Central Tucson from Sentinel Peak.

News roundup: Exploring monolithic voter blocs and minority support for Trump

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Oct. 23.
Volunteers prepare to distribute food in a drive-thru line organized by the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona. March 2020.

Months into pandemic, food bank says demand remains high

A discussion with the CEO of the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona.

Arizona, US unemployment headed in opposite directions

Pandemic unemployment claims push state numbers higher.

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