Will flu season collide with COVID-19? September 21, 2020 | UCI Health An expected second wave of COVID-19 is likely to hit during flu season, raising fears of a "twin-demic" and prompting public health officials to... Read More Tags Covid-19 flu immunizations infections viruses
Taming coronavirus in Orange County September 15, 2020 | UCI Health Orange County tamed its first COVID-19 wave; can it turn back an expected second surge? Read More Tags Covid-19 infections viruses
Can kids go back to school safely? August 26, 2020 | UCI Health With the number of novel coronavirus declining in Orange County, schools are preparing to reopen classrooms for in-person learning. It can be done... Read More Tags Covid-19 hand washing infections parenting prevention vaccines viruses
Chaplains — our other essential workers August 20, 2020 | Valerie Elwell UCI Health chaplains Pirjo Carlisle and Patrick Thompson know too well the emotional and spiritual toll COVID-19 is taking — on patients... Read More Tags Covid-19 infections lung mental health stress trauma viruses
Should everyone wear a mask? July 28, 2020 | UCI Health Face masks are good at preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, but some people cannot tolerate or are unable to wear face coverings, says UCI... Read More Tags Covid-19 infections prevention viruses
Masks: essential in the fight against COVID-19 July 22, 2020 | UCI Health It's a fact: Face masks are an essential tool to block transmission of the virus, says Shruti Gohil, MD, MPH, a UCI Health infectious disease... Read More Tags Covid-19 hand washing health tips viruses infections