COVID-19

A new study provides a shortlist of the wildlife species present at the market from which SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, most likely arose.

Researchers analyzed dozens of previous studies on long COVID to examine the number of people affected, underlying mechanisms of disease, symptoms and treatments.

As students prepare to return to campus for the start of the fall semester on Aug. 22, President Robert C. Robbins stressed the importance of vaccines, testing, and continued compassion and vigilance.

Arizona is ahead of the U.S. in reaching pre-pandemic job numbers, although the state's metropolitan areas have had varying levels of success, says economist George Hammond.

The Arizona COVID-19 Genomics Union, which was co-founded by renowned UArizona virus expert Michael Worobey, celebrates a major milestone on its mission to stay ahead of the SARS-CoV-2 virus as it evolves.

Indoor mask use is still recommended on campus, and Commencement is currently expected to proceed as normal, university President Robert C. Robbins said Monday.

If COVID-19 transmission rates remain in line with the rest of the county, masks will become recommended but not required in indoor spaces on the Tucson campus beginning March 21.

A new initiative seeks to unite global experts from universities, government agencies, nonprofits and industry to develop solutions to future pandemics.

Anyone traveling for spring break should get tested before and after the trip, President Robert C. Robbins says.