When ‘Safer at Home’ is not safe: The rise of domestic violence and vulnerability of children amid coronavirus
One thing to remember about kids in neglectful, abusive or just dysfunctional households: “Going to school and going to after-school programs used to be a safe haven. That is gone.”
Combined with social distancing and handwashing, a cloth mask can be better than no mask during COVID-19
There’s been a lot of confusion over where to wear masks when you’re in public. The official recommendation from the CDC says that only sick people should wear them.
Parallels and differences between COVID-19 and 1918 Spanish flu
One hundred years ago, the world was fighting the spread of the Spanish flu.Globally, nearly 50 million people died, including some 700,000 Americans.
But despite medical…
How COVID-19 is affecting California’s prison system after inmates, employees test positive
In an announcement on Monday, the Sheriff’s Department said an inmate at the Twin Towers Correctional Facility tested positive for COVID-19, and that inmate was removed from his…
Virus films like ‘Outbreak’ and ‘The Hot Zone’ offer serious lessons
Virus, pandemic, and public health movies have rocketed to the top of streaming platforms’ algorithms as people are cooped up at home, social distancing and self-isolating.
Mayor Garcetti on when LA might return to ‘normalcy’ and have a COVID-19 vaccine
LA Mayor Eric Garcetti talks about whether more places in LA will shut down due to the coronavirus outbreak, how much equipment the city still needs, when we’ll have a vaccine and…
Ending coronavirus pandemic is global game of whack-a-mole, says Atlantic science writer
What will the end of the coronavirus pandemic look like, and what sacrifices are necessary to get there? Ed Yong, the Atlantic’s science writer, has thought a lot about that.
Thousands dead, leaders test positive: Europe still struggles to flatten coronavirus curve
Italy is still facing a dire situation: More than 8,200 coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded. In Italy’s northern region, sirens are now a constant presence.
Where there’s shadow, there’s light: LA rabbi helps us get through coronavirus fears
For those who are anxious and fearful over the coronavirus outbreak, Rabbi Steve Leder says, "You cannot have a shadow unless the light is somehow shining behind whatever is…
‘Crip Camp,’ ‘Uncorked,’ ‘Vivarium’: What to stream during COVID-19
With theaters nationwide closed, we talk about what you can stream at home during the COVID-19 outbreak.
“ Crip Camp ” is a documentary about a 1970s summer camp for teens…
Dine-1-1 teams up with Josef Centeno and other chefs to feed health care workers
Many LA restaurants are offering takeout or delivery only. Some are now operating like grocery stores. Others are providing meals for health care workers on frontlines.
