COVID-19
Results
UCLA Esports Shows No Sign of Slowing Down
Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, Bruin gamers continue to compete.
Flavors Take Root at Little Fatty
David Kuo’s Mar Vista restaurant adjusts and grows during the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 in 5 tenants in L.A. has struggled to pay rent during pandemic, study finds
With a statewide moratorium on evictions set to expire, thousands of renters are at risk of losing their housing.
Practicing sustainability during a pandemic
UCLA’s Bonny Bentzin offers encouragement for those who, thanks to the pandemic, see the word “reusable” and think “infected.”
Single-use N95 respirators can be decontaminated and used again, study finds
Scientists hope new decontamination methods can help overcome the shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis.
COVID-19 exposes how Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders face stark health care disparities
Q&A with UCLA’s Ninez Ponce and alumna Karla Thomas on how these overlooked communities fight to be seen amid the pandemic.
UCLA shifts to almost fully remote instruction, reduced housing for fall
The new plans, announced Aug. 21, come in response to directives issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
How UCLA scientists are using stem cells to take on COVID-19
Broad Stem Cell Research Center investigators are are channeling their specialized expertise to fight the novel coronavirus.
UCLA Library supports researchers with shipping service for UCLA-owned books
The library also offers digitization of select book chapters and journal articles to help faculty and graduate students continue their research.
Counties with higher proportion of Black residents have more COVID-19 cases, deaths
Research brief: The findings highlight the need for better policies and data collection to prevent racial disparities from getting worse.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic
Systemic racial inequalities underlie the difficulties many people of color have paying rent, according to new UCLA research.
Teo Ruiz: Amid uncertainty and adversity, we can find strength in beauty
The history professor urges everyone to draw inspiration from the beautiful things around us, like the efforts of health care workers, and protests for social justice.
Update to plans for the fall quarter
Following close consultation with public health authorities, UCLA has revised its plans for classes, student housing and other campus operations.
Got COVID-19 antibodies? Donate blood and find out
Donors who test positive for antibodies will be eligible to donate plasma to a UCLA clinical trial aimed at helping hospitalized patients.
In nation’s 2 largest metros, Blacks and Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19
A UCLA report highlights the need to protect essential workers and expand economic assistance in high-poverty areas.
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught
A study led by UCLA mathematicians and scientists highlights the dangers of a major COVID-19 spike after the removal of health precautions.
Report shows major effects of COVID-19 on Asian American labor force
The analysis used data from California and New York to better understand the nature and magnitude of the economic disruption.
Coronavirus antibodies fall dramatically in first 3 months after mild cases of COVID-19
Research brief: The UCLA findings raise concerns about antibody-based “immunity passports” and the potential for herd immunity.
Social workers identify dire needs as schools prepare to resume classes
A policy brief calls for the creation of a national rapid-response team to guide schools as they weigh in-person, online or hybrid learning models.
Will schools be safe this fall?
UCLA pediatric infectious disease specialist Nava Yeganeh shares advice on precautions for learning environments this fall.
Coronavirus disproportionately harms U.S. prison population
The UCLA COVID-19 Behind Bars Data Project tracks issues involving the pandemic and mass incarceration in prisons and jails.
Q&A: Why the LGBT community is at greater risk from COVID-19
Kathryn O’Neill of UCLA's Williams Institute discusses how pre-existing health conditions, poverty and discrimination create a volatile mix.
Looking back: How UCLA Housing staff adapted to keep students safe
Gloves and masks became common. Triples gave way to singles. Self-serve buffet stations were replaced with pre-portioned servings. Life changed a lot.
Researchers use stem cells to model the immune response to COVID-19
Two members of the UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center have received a grant for work that could be helpful in developing a vaccine.