News Releases

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UCLA is part of NIH-sponsored clinical trial for possible COVID-19 therapies
04/03/2020
In lab tests, remdesivir appears to work against the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19.

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With record unemployment filings, federal stimulus will help, but more is needed
04/02/2020
Till von Wachter, director of the California Policy Lab, says that even with the CARES Act prolonged large-scale unemployment may still be hard to reverse.

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UCLA clinical trial tests anti-viral drug remdesivir and other therapies against COVID-19
04/02/2020
UCLA Health is one of 75 sites around the globe participating in a clinical trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health to test the effectiveness of a candidate anti-viral drug against COVID-19.

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UCLA engineers step up to help health care workers
04/02/2020
Bioengineering professor Jacob Schmidt is working with Douglas Daniels, director of the Lux Labs at the UCLA Library, to manufacture face shields.

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Coronavirus Testing: From Swab to Result
04/01/2020

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UCLA Biodesign Fellow Builds Low-Cost Ventilator Prototype in Less Than a Week Using Components Purchased at Home Depot
03/31/2020
A UCLA Biodesign Fellow has developed in one week, a working, low-cost ventilator prototype built from parts purchased at Home Depot.

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What the Ebola outbreak could teach us about how to contain the novel coronavirus
03/27/2020
New study co-authored by a UCLA professor underscores the importance of public engagement and trust during health crises.

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More than 21,000 homeless people in U.S. could be hospitalized due to COVID-19
03/26/2020
Researchers from UCLA and two other universities estimate that 7,200 people who don’t currently have housing could require critical care.

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UCLA Health launches #TeamLA to help beat novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
03/25/2020
As the coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread around the world and in Los Angeles, many people are feeling fearful, anxious and isolated. But even in these uncertain times, there's an opportunity for people to come together and publicly show support for all who are doing their part to stay healthy, stay safe and stay home during this time.

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UCLA Health President talks about COVID-19 challenges with CNN’s Don Lemon
03/22/2020
Hospital system takes pro-active steps to prepare for surge.