Coronavirus

Erin McIntosh is a nurse practitioner at Riverside Community Hospital. She recorded a series of audio diaries five years ago at the height of the pandemic.

from KCRW Features

Five years after the pandemic started, 2 million people still need treatment for long COVID. Doctors say there’s much yet to learn about the condition.

from KCRW Features

Five years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID transformed this country in ways that are still coming into focus, argues the New York Times’ David Wallace-Wells.

America is still struggling to understand COVID impacts, 5 years later

Five years ago today, the WHO declared COVID-19 a pandemic. COVID transformed this country in ways that are still coming into focus, argues the New York Times’ David Wallace-Wells.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Brains of teen girls rapidly aged during the pandemic, outpacing boys’ cognitive development, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

Rapid brain aging: COVID isolation and its impacts on teen girls

Brains of teen girls rapidly aged during the pandemic, outpacing boys’ cognitive development, according to a new study from the University of Washington.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures.

‘There's so much virus circulating right now’: Doctor on vaccines this season

Both COVID and mosquito-borne diseases are spreading this summer. A Pasadena-based doctor talks about the latest coronavirus vaccine and other protective measures.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Will SCOTUS’ immunity ruling increase election stakes? Several states are bringing religion into education. LA’s mayor is pushing for a mask ban at protests.

Impact of SCOTUS’ immunity ruling could go beyond 2024 election

Will SCOTUS’ immunity ruling increase election stakes? Several states are bringing religion into education. LA’s mayor is pushing for a mask ban at protests.

from Left, Right & Center

The CDC recommended six feet of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision pushed schools online, but wasn’t backed by data.

The thin science behind 6-feet COVID social distancing rule

The CDC recommended six feet of social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The decision pushed schools online, but wasn’t backed by data.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

Shingles to brain damage: Americans report COVID side effects

The New York Times uncovered a wide range of COVID vaccine side effects as part of its year-long probe. Despite reports to the CDC, concerns have gone unanswered.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The state of California tried to stop a lawsuit relating to a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison. Today, the Supreme Court allowed it to go forward.

SCOTUS allows lawsuit connected to COVID-19 deaths at San Quentin

The state of California tried to stop a lawsuit relating to a fatal COVID-19 outbreak at San Quentin prison. Today, the Supreme Court allowed it to go forward.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

COVID-cautious in SoCal: Fighting isolation along with the virus

COVID-cautious Angelenos continue to take proactive steps to prevent infection, as they watch many others seem to care less about the virus.

from KCRW Features

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

Long COVID: Millions have it. Why do we still know so little?

The CDC estimates 17 million Americans experience long COVID. What have patients and doctors learned about the mysterious illness?

from KCRW Features

On the fourth anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID a pandemic, what does the illness look like today, and what do we now know about long COVID?

COVID: A look back on the last 4 years and what to do now

On the fourth anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID a pandemic, what does the illness look like today, and what do we now know about long COVID?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Out-of-pocket costs for Paxlovid have shot up for Medicare patients, and programs to help get the COVID-alleviating drug for less aren’t well known.

$1,400 for Paxlovid? Some COVID patients have sticker shock

Out-of-pocket costs for Paxlovid have shot up for Medicare patients, and programs to help get the COVID-alleviating drug for less aren’t well known.

from KCRW Features

California will spend $2 billion to address learning loss, settling a lawsuit that alleged it violated children’s rights to equal education during the pandemic.

CA students stuck with pandemic learning loss win settlement

California will spend $2 billion to address learning loss, settling a lawsuit that alleged it violated children’s rights to equal education during the pandemic.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

UV light is a revolutionary tech that could crush viruses before they strike. So why aren't we embracing it?

Using UV light to kill COVID, flu, common cold

UV light is a revolutionary tech that could crush viruses before they strike. So why aren't we embracing it?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

People can still go to work or school if they have COVID but no symptoms, says the California Health Department. It cites vaccinations, natural immunity, and Paxlovid as its reasoning.

California bucks CDC: No COVID symptoms, no problem

People can still go to work or school if they have COVID but no symptoms, says the California Health Department. It cites vaccinations, natural immunity, and Paxlovid as its reasoning.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham is out with his first novel in nearly a decade. It’s set during COVID, but the word “pandemic” doesn’t appear once.

‘Pandemic tackled all of us’: Michael Cunningham on ‘Day’

Pulitzer Prize winner Michael Cunningham is out with his first novel in nearly a decade. It’s set during COVID, but the word “pandemic” doesn’t appear once.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The LAUSD board has ended its mandate that school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Workers who were laid off for defying the rule can apply for new jobs.

LAUSD walks back COVID vax mandate for teachers and other staff

The LAUSD board has ended its mandate that school employees be vaccinated against COVID. Workers who were laid off for defying the rule can apply for new jobs.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

New COVID infections and hospitalizations are steadily increasing again, but deaths remain low. Will it remain this way with new variants and a fall booster?

COVID cases and hospitalizations are up. Time to bring out the mask?

New COVID infections and hospitalizations are steadily increasing again, but deaths remain low. Will it remain this way with new variants and a fall booster?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Ivy Pochoda’s latest novel, “Sing Her Down,” focuses on two formerly incarcerated women making their way to and through LA in the early days of the COVID pandemic.

‘Sing Her Down’: Ivy Pochoda brings female rage to the forefront

Ivy Pochoda’s latest novel, “Sing Her Down,” focuses on two formerly incarcerated women making their way to and through LA in the early days of the COVID pandemic.

from Greater LA