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Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

Pima County directs apartment complexes near UA to close pools, gyms

The order is part of an attempt to slow a COVID-19 surge on campus.
Looking west toward downtown Tucson, with "A" Mountain in the background.

Pima County taking testing to where the college students are

The county will use pop-up sites near local bars catering to students.
Downtown Tucson, Oct, 23, 2019.

News roundup: Virus numbers grow at UA, Biden increases lead in AZ, flu shots crucial

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, September 14
University of Arizona students wearing masks on campus.

UA, Pima County asks off-campus students to shelter in place

The voluntary request is intended to stem a surge of new coronavirus cases.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA reports its highest number of daily COVID-19 cases so far

Nearly 200 cases were confirmed Friday, with a testing positivity rate of 9.8%.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

Rate of COVID-19 cases on UA campus 'alarming,' President Robbins says

University officials say harsh measures are coming in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus on campus.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

University of Arizona sees COVID-19 spike

Most of the cases are from students living off campus.
A sign on the campus of the University of Arizona directs visitors to a COVID-19 testing site, August 2020.

UA stepping up COVID-19 enforcement

Increased cases bring private guards to campus and a deal with TPD.
Students on the University of Arizona campus, Aug. 25, 2020.

COVID-19 wastewater testing saves 'precious' time in outbreak prevention, researcher says

Results for wastewater monitoring at the UA and Pima County are promising, according to the program lead.
The University of Arizona campus, August 2018.

UA wastewater testing finds COVID-19 cases in dorm

Two asymptomatic students tested positive and were sent to a quarantine dorm, the university said.
Signage inside a building at the University of Arizona promotes mask wearing on campus, July 2020.

UA slowing its plan to return to campus

The administration is waiting longer to bring more students back to classrooms.
A wildcat statue at the University of Arizona sports a custom mask. July 2020.

UA: At least nine students test positive for COVID-19 on return to campus

Students must be tested before moving into on-campus dorms.
Arizona stadium, home field for the University of Arizona Wildcats football team.

PAC-12 cancels fall sports

Member universities including the University of Arizona will shutter their programs until 2021.
Downtown Tucson, Oct. 23, 2019.

News roundup: Biden picks Harris for VP, Pence visits Tucson, no UA football this fall

Recent coverage impacting Southern Arizona, Aug. 11.
The University of Arizona Administration building.

UA group critical of university's pandemic response wants a union

A group of faculty, staff and graduate students say it is time to push back against the administration.
File image of an empty classroom at Sabino High School in Tucson.

Education Notebook: Kindergarten to university, Arizona back-to-school plans emerging

A look back at this week's education stories in Southern Arizona and the state, Aug. 1.

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