Omai Garner

Director of Clinical Microbiology for the UCLA Health System

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People have repeatedly heard that stopping the spread of COVID-19 requires wearing a face mask, staying six feet apart, and socializing only outdoors.

New COVID cases in California hit an all-time high. Here’s a fact-check on how the virus spreads

People have repeatedly heard that stopping the spread of COVID-19 requires wearing a face mask, staying six feet apart, and socializing only outdoors.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

This week LA Mayor Eric Garcetti blamed small gatherings and parties for yet another spike in Covid cases in the region.

COVID testing FAQ: Types, accuracy, and how much you should trust them

This week LA Mayor Eric Garcetti blamed small gatherings and parties for yet another spike in Covid cases in the region.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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We’ve heard a lot about the impact the pandemic has had on restaurants — and the challenges of adjusting to the new curfews and health orders.

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Many of the programs established by the first COVID relief package — the CARES Act — expire at the end of the year.

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Rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations have forced LA County officials to scale back reopening plans for local businesses.

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Nithya Raman is the new City Council member representing LA’s District 4, which covers Griffith Park, Silver Lake, the Hollywood Hills and part of Koreatown.

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Throughout the pandemic, movie studios have struggled to decide whether to move big films to streaming services or risk putting them in theaters.

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