Saturday, April 18



Report looks into COVID-19’s impacts on people experiencing homelessness in US

A report published by researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, UCLA and Boston University shines light on the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the individuals experiencing homelessness in the United States. Read more...

Photo: Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania, UCLA and Boston University found that more than 21,000 of the nation’s adults experiencing homelessness could require hospitalization as the COVID-19 pandemic continues throughout the United States. (Daily Bruin file photo)


Student leaders call for increased collaboration in UCLA coronavirus response

Student leaders are calling for more student involvement in UCLA’s response to the novel coronavirus. Disruptions stemming from the outbreak have forced some students to face racial harassment in online classes, financial hardship and other challenges. Read more...

Photo: As student learning shifts online because of the coronavirus pandemic, student government leaders are working to increase student input in major decisions. (Daily Bruin file photo)




LA County expands COVID-19 testing to any resident showing symptoms

Los Angeles County has expanded coronavirus testing availability to any county resident who shows symptoms of a coronavirus infection, rather than only those most vulnerable to the disease, LA Mayor Eric Garcetti announced Monday. Read more...

Photo: A woman hands in a test specimen at a drive-thru coronavirus testing facility in front of Jackie Robinson Stadium. 12 other testing facilities are also operating in Los Angeles County as of Monday. (Jintak Han/Daily Bruin senior staff)