Good Morning, Colorado, you’re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It’s Wednesday July 7th.

 

Today - The state plans to launch a massive coronavirus testing program for schools as kids go back this fall. But epidemiologists are still worried that schools are especially vulnerable.

 

But before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

 

Today, we take you back to July 7th, 1908 when tens of thousands of people filled Denver for the city’s first national political convention. Convention goers praised the auditorium and the city, even as they battled over issues and strategies. 

 

Now, our feature story.

 

Colorado is hoping to launch a massive coronavirus testing program for schools around the state as kids — who may still be too young to receive a vaccine — head back to school this fall.

Epidemiologists are warning that schools — as one of the highest concentrations of unvaccinated people — could be especially vulnerable to the illness. To prevent a year full of classroom quarantines and other learning disruptions, the state of Colorado is crafting a program to allow all public schools to access testing programs.

 

The Sun’s newsletter wrangler Eric Lubbers talks with reporters Erica Breunlin and Daniel Ducassi on the rush to build this massive program before the summer ends.

 

To read Erica and Daniel’s full story, head to coloradosun.com.

 

And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:

 

Some Denver Zoo animals will be vaccinated against COVID-19, starting with primates and carnivores. While transmission between humans and other species is rare, there have been several documented cases of COVID-19 in large cats, monkeys and certain rodent populations. Vice president of animal health Dr. Scott Larsen said the zoo is trying to protect animals including gorillas, tigers, mink and otters in the same way people are protected by the vaccine. Veterinary scientists say they do not think house pets like cats or dogs are in significant danger of catching COVID-19.

 

In an effort to disrupt the black market economy for stolen catalytic converters, auto repair shops are teaming up with AAA Colorado to install etched serial numbers on the valuable car part. The hope is that the program will allow scrap yards to distinguish between stolen converters, which usually have no identifying marks, and legit parts for recycling.

 

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will propose reclassifying a rare Colorado River Basin fish called the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened status after a multiyear and multistate effort throughout the Southwestern U.S. to replenish its populations. A proposed formal relisting would classify the fish as no longer on the brink of extinction. Today there are an estimated 50,000 adult razorback suckers, thanks to the Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program. The program was created in 1988 to rescue endangered aquatic species in the basin, including the razorback, whose population had dwindled to about 100.

 

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com. And don’t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.

 

The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

 

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Good Morning, Colorado, you&rsquo;re listening to the Daily Sun-Up with the Colorado Sun. It&rsquo;s Wednesday July 7th.
&nbsp;
Today - The state plans to launch a massive coronavirus testing program for schools as kids go back this fall. But epidemiologists are still worried that schools are especially vulnerable.
&nbsp;
But before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;:
&nbsp;
Today, we take you back to July 7th, 1908 when tens of thousands of people filled Denver for the city&rsquo;s first national political convention. Convention goers praised the auditorium and the city, even as they battled over issues and strategies.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Now, our feature story.
&nbsp;
Colorado is hoping to launch a massive coronavirus testing program for schools around the state as kids &mdash; who may still be too young to receive a vaccine &mdash; head back to school this fall.
Epidemiologists are warning that schools &mdash; as one of the highest concentrations of unvaccinated people &mdash; could be especially vulnerable to the illness. To prevent a year full of classroom quarantines and other learning disruptions, the state of Colorado is crafting a program to allow all public schools to access testing programs.
&nbsp;
The Sun&rsquo;s newsletter wrangler Eric Lubbers talks with reporters Erica Breunlin and Daniel Ducassi on the rush to build this massive program before the summer ends.
&nbsp;
To read Erica and Daniel&rsquo;s full story, head to coloradosun.com.
&nbsp;
And Before we go, here are a few stories that you should know about today:
&nbsp;
Some Denver Zoo animals will be vaccinated against COVID-19, starting with primates and carnivores. While transmission between humans and other species is rare, there have been several documented cases of COVID-19 in large cats, monkeys and certain rodent populations. Vice president of animal health Dr. Scott Larsen said the zoo is trying to protect animals including gorillas, tigers, mink and otters in the same way people are protected by the vaccine. Veterinary scientists say they do not think house pets like cats or dogs are in significant danger of catching COVID-19.
&nbsp;
In an effort to disrupt the black market economy for stolen catalytic converters, auto repair shops are teaming up with AAA Colorado to install etched serial numbers on the valuable car part. The hope is that the program will allow scrap yards to distinguish between stolen converters, which usually have no identifying marks, and legit parts for recycling.
&nbsp;
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will propose reclassifying a rare Colorado River Basin fish called the razorback sucker from endangered to threatened status after a multiyear and multistate effort throughout the Southwestern U.S. to replenish its populations. A proposed formal relisting would classify the fish as no longer on the brink of extinction. Today there are an estimated 50,000 adult razorback suckers, thanks to the Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program. The program was created in 1988 to rescue endangered aquatic species in the basin, including the razorback, whose population had dwindled to about 100.
&nbsp;
For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/"> www.coloradosun.com</a>. And don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow for a special holiday episode. Now, a quick message from our editor.
&nbsp;
The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.
&nbsp;
Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again tomorrow.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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