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September 24, 5:37 pm

COVID-19 tests at Ashe Center can cost $65 or more, depending on multiple factors

Students who do not have university health insurance must pay between $65 to $105 to receive COVID-19 tests on campus. The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center will charge students who have waived the University of California Student Health Insurance Plan between $65 to $105 for a COVID-19 test, according to the Ashe Center website. Read more...

Photo: The Arthur Ashe Student Health and Wellness Center will charge students without a university healthcare plan at least $65 for a COVID-19 test. (Kanishka Mehra/Photo editor)

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September 10, 5:29 pm

UCLA doctors say antibody tests provide information about COVID-19 immunity, spread

There has been increased access to certified antibody testing in the UCLA community, which UCLA faculty said plays an important role in understanding the progression of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more...

Photo: COVID-19 antibody tests play a significant role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, UCLA faculty said. Access to antibody tests for the UCLA community has increased lately. (Emily Dembinski/Illustrations director)

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August 31, 7:57 pm

LA residents encouraged to avoid mosquito-borne threat of West Nile virus

Los Angeles County residents should take precautions against a disease spread by mosquitoes, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said. West Nile virus, a virus transmitted to humans by a mosquito bite from an infected mosquito, can invade the central nervous system and be deadly. Read more...

Photo: The West Nile virus is spread through mosquito bites from infected mosquitoes. The disease caused by the virus can affect the central nervous system. (Andrea Grigsby/Cartoons Director) Photo credit: Andrea Grigsby

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August 27, 4:43 pm

UCLA doctors strive to address community curiosities in medical advice column

Two UCLA doctors discuss wide-ranging topics like high-heeled shoes, COVID-19 antibody tests and hoarding disorder in their medical advice column. Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier co-author a column called “Ask the Doctors,” where they have answered inquiries from the community on health topics for nearly four years. Read more...

Photo: Elizabeth Ko and Eve Glazier co-author a column called “Ask the Doctors,” in which they answer patient inquiries that range from COVID-19 to high heels to napping. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Ko)

News, Science & Health, UC

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August 24, 1:47 pm

UC announces plans to phase out single-use plastics by 2023

The University of California announced plans to phase out single-use plastics on campuses by 2023, as part of the University’s plan to achieve zero waste. The policy will eliminate the use of plastic bags in dining and retail locations by Jan. Read more...

Photo: The University of California plans to phase out single-use plastics on all UC campuses by 2023. (Medha Vallurupalli/Daily Bruin)


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