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A view of the mall at the University of Arizona taken from the Student Union.

UA prepares for COVID and monkeypox

Robbins urges community not to stigmatize people with monkeypox.
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More Arizona counties have low COVID transmission

The CDC says a third of Arizona counties now are in the low transmission category.
A classroom in the Sunnyside Unified School District.

The Buzz heads back to school

With classes back in session, we speak to educators about the coming school year.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

COVID transmission rates dropping in Arizona

The latest numbers from the CDC show improvement in most counties.
COVID testing site near the University of Arizona student union on Dec. 14, 2022.

CDC leaves COVID transmission rates the same in Arizona

Two-thirds of Arizona counties have high transmission rates.
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COVID numbers stay steady

The number of the cases has leveled off during the summer.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

New studies firmly fix source of COVID-19 outbreak

University of Arizona co-authored research puts the spotlight on wild animal traders in a Chinese market.
Money in politics.

Judge tosses Arizona suit over limits on virus relief funds

The issue revolves around using COVID money for education.
A line of lockers at a high school.

COVID-19 highlights need for school counselors

Schools across Cochise County have identified an increase in demand for mental health counseling services since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A container holds several vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a distribution event at Tucson Medical Center on Jan. 15, 2021.

Two-thirds of Arizona has high COVID transmission rates

Only counties in southern Arizona do not have high rates.
Navajo Nation President Jonathan Nez said the "Stay home, stay safe" message from the tribal government guarantees that businesses in the nation have the "the safest environment" compared to those outside its tribal lands during the pandemic.

Navajo president signs pandemic aid priorities, $1B spend

The spending plan covers COVID-19 and infrastructure.
A Centers for Disease Control illustration of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.

Most Arizona counties have high COVID transmission rates

Two counties say a more than 100% increase in cases in the last seven days.
A screenshot from "Godzilla vs. Moguera" (A Short Stop motion battle), produced by Jurassic studios (aka Tobias).

Young Arizona filmmaker makes epics in miniature.

Also on Arizona Spotlight: Making Tucson more accessible for those with visual impairments; Neighbors come together and transform their alleyway as a means of coping with grief; and a look at the rarely enforced "Stupid motorist" law.
This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2—also known as 2019-nCoV, the virus that causes COVID-19—isolated from a patient in the U.S.

Arizona COVID transmission numbers climb

Most of the state is now considered to have a high transmission rate.
Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Pima County to start vaccinating 0-5 year olds

COVID-19 shots for tots rolling out now.
Vials of Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Tucson. January 2021.

Arizona ready for kids' COVID shots

Tens of thousands of doses are on the way to the state.

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