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January 2022
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January 20, 2022UC Davis researchers dissect COVID-19’s impact on sense of smell
UC Davis researchers are studying the way in which COVID-19 often disrupts a person’s sense of smell. The hope is to better understand the impact and identify treatments that could alleviate for the condition.
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January 18, 2022UC Davis Medical Center sets record for COVID-19 patients amid Omicron surge
UC Davis Medical Center is reporting its highest-ever number of COVID-19 patients. As of Jan. 18, there were 126 patients with active COVID-19 – a 300% increase since Jan. 1. Admissions of both pediatric and adult patients have spiked in recent days.
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January 14, 2022Which mask protects best against the Omicron variant?
With the highly contagious COVID-19 Omicron variant surging, many people are reconsidering the type of mask they wear. A UC Davis Health infectious diseases expert has advice about when to wear cloth, surgical, N95 or KN95 masks.
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January 11, 2022International study identifies predictors of severe outcomes in children with COVID-19
A new international study done by researchers at three academic medical institutions, including UC Davis Health, analyzed the impact of COVID-19 infection in children and identified their risk of severe outcomes.
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January 07, 2022Omicron: 10 things to know about the very contagious COVID-19 variant
As Omicron surges around the world, we all have questions about symptoms, testing, masking and more. UC Davis Health experts share what’s known so far about the highly infectious COVID-19 variant.
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January 05, 2022
The best birthday gift: Man in hospital for a year finally gets to see his 4 children together
A long-term patient who hadn’t seen his children together in more than a year was treated to a birthday celebration in his hospital bed outside UC Davis Medical Center, thanks to a dedicated team of caregivers
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December 2021
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December 29, 2021UC Davis leads grassroots effort to screen migrant workers and their families for COVID-19
UC Davis Health with the support of community partners has tested more than 17,000 farm laborers, other essential workers and their families for COVID-19 in a crucial effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus among vulnerable populations.
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December 29, 2021Emergency Department sees record number of patients
UC Davis Medical Center experienced an all-time high number of patients triaged in the Emergency Department this week. Providers treated over 300 patients, including an influx of people seeking Covid-19 testing.
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December 22, 2021Upcoming webinar discusses effects of COVID-19 on African American/Black population
UC Davis Health pediatrician Michael Lucien and social justice leader Denisha “Coco” Bland will host a free webinar via Zoom to discuss the effects of COVID-19 on African American and Black populations and offer strategies and solutions to help.
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December 20, 2021UCOP requires COVID-19 booster for UC health care workers
The Office of the President released a statement that, under the University of California’s existing COVID-19 vaccination policy, UC health care workers are to receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Employees must be compliant no later than Jan. 31, 2022. The policy is subject to the same exemptions and deferrals.
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December 17, 2021
New platform uses machine-learning and mass spectrometer to rapidly process COVID-19 tests
UC Davis Health and SpectraPass are conducting a study in Sacramento and Las Vegas to evaluate a new COVID-19 test. The idea behind the novel platform is a scalable system that can rapidly perform on-site tests for potentially thousands of people.
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December 17, 2021
Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations indicate possible new surge
COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing at UC Davis Medical Center, indicating a possible new surge following travel and indoor gatherings at Thanksgiving. UC Davis Health infectious disease experts urge the community to continue using prevention strategies.
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December 15, 2021A dose of hope: One year after the COVID-19 vaccine’s arrival, everything has changed
On the one-year anniversary of the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine at UC Davis Health, health care workers reflect on the momentous event and the changes that the vaccine has prompted in the hospital and in their own lives.
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December 03, 2021
The COVID-19 Omicron variant: An infectious disease expert explains what we know so far
UC Davis Health’s Chief of Infectious Diseases Stuart Cohen explains what’s known – and what’s not – about the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, including why vaccinations and booster shots are as important as ever.
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December 01, 2021New study shows vaccinated health care workers at low risk of transmitting COVID-19
A new study by infectious disease experts Sarah Waldman and Stuart Cohen shows vaccinated health care workers with breakthrough COVID-19 infections are at a low risk of transmitting the virus to patients and colleagues in a healthcare setting. Infection prevention strategies were key.
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November 2021
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November 15, 2021New study shows UC System mitigation efforts reduced campus COVID-19 infection rates
A new study shows that mitigation efforts to reduce COVID-19 on the 10 University of California campuses during the fall of 2020 minimized campus transmission and outbreaks and limited spread to surrounding communities.
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November 15, 2021
Your top COVID-19 questions, answered by White House Chief Science Officer David Kessler
David Kessler, the chief science officer and leader in COVID-19 efforts, provided insights on the rise of mental health issues, COVID vaccines for kids, booster shots, the new oral antiviral drugs, and the rare vaccine side effects.
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November 08, 2021Experts say monoclonal antibody treatment is not a substitute for COVID-19 vaccines
Monoclonal antibody treatments have been shown to reduce COVID-19-related hospitalization or deaths in high-risk patients. But UC Davis Health infectious disease experts explain why they’re not a replacement for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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November 03, 2021
Experts answer parents’ questions about COVID-19 vaccine for kids ages 5-11
The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control have approved COVID-19 vaccinations for kids ages 5-11. A UC Davis Health pediatrician and epidemiologist share their insights about the illness and the vaccine for this age group.
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November 02, 2021What to know about Merck's COVID-19 treatment pill
UC Davis Health infectious diseases specialist George Thompson answered some commonly asked questions about Merck’s new COVID-19 pill. The medication could be given in the days after COVID-19 symptoms arise to prevent severe disease.
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October 2021
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October 29, 2021Volunteers reduce barriers to care by providing COVID-19 shots at local schools
The volunteer-driven effort to give COVID-19 shots in medically underserved areas of Sacramento County took its pop-up clinic to Cristo Rey High School this week. Students were able to get the vaccine in the convenience of their own campus.
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October 20, 2021School of Medicine leads effort to vaccinate vulnerable people who lack access to care
A volunteer-driven effort led by the UC Davis School of Medicine to vaccinate people in medically underserved communities against COVID-19 has resulted in hundreds of shots administered across Sacramento County. They’ve been given in grocery stores, apartment complexes and a farmers market.
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October 08, 2021Twindemic warning: COVID-19 and flu season will collide this winter
We asked Dean Blumberg, chief of pediatric infectious diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital, for his advice on how we can keep ourselves safe and healthy through the impending “twindemic” of COVID and flu season.
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September 2021
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September 29, 2021
UC Davis School of Medicine tests potential COVID-19 treatments and vaccines
The UC Davis School of Medicine is partnering with drug developers and funding agencies to find and test potential therapies and vaccines to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19.
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September 24, 2021UC Davis Health begins giving Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 booster to broader group
UC Davis Health began administering third Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to patients at its area clinics and to employees on the medical campus, following recommendations by the CDC.
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September 21, 202193% of UC Davis Health employees vaccinated against COVID-19
93% of UC Davis Health employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, just weeks after a new University of California vaccine mandate kicked in. The health system is a leader in vaccine compliance, ahead of a new state mandate for health care workers that takes effect Sept. 30.
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September 09, 2021More options than ever for at-home and community COVID-19 tests
COVID-19 testing has become widely available, with free community PCR testing and over-the-counter antigen tests you can purchase to take at home. But which type of test should you use and when? And if you are vaccinated, do you need to be testing at all? Two UC Davis Health experts offer updates and advice.
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September 02, 2021Heart inflammation, COVID-19 and the rare side effects of the vaccine
UC Davis Health Cardiologist Nayereh Pezeshkian discusses COVID-19, its impact on the heart, and the rare risk of developing heart complications after a COVID-19 vaccine.
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August 2021
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August 20, 2021Health experts answer questions about COVID-19 and back-to-school safety
UC Davis experts Dean Blumberg and Lena van der List will be answering questions in a virtual Q&A session, “COVID-19 and Children: Vaccines and Back to School,” on Monday, Aug. 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
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August 19, 2021Vaccine slashed COVID-19 rates among UC Davis Medical Center employees
A recently released study by UC Davis Health researchers reviews the incidence of COVID-19 illness among health care workers and documents the dramatic reductions in illness after vaccines were administered.
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August 17, 2021Tips to help kids with autism transition back to in-person school
As kids head back to full-day, in-person school for the first time in over a year, things will look different. The transition is challenging for many students, particularly those with neurodevelopmental conditions. MIND Institute experts have some tips to help.
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August 17, 2021Third dose COVID-19 'booster' shots available for patients with compromised immune systems
Patients whose immune systems are compromised are at higher risk of complications from COVID-19. Now UC Davis Health is offering a protective third shot to immunocompromised patients who received initial doses of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines. Here’s who qualifies for the “booster.”
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August 13, 2021UC Davis School of Medicine partners with Pfizer to study COVID-19 booster vaccine
UC Davis Health has chosen 60 people to participate in a clinical trial to determine if a Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot is necessary, safe and effective. The participants are among 225 who signed up more than a year ago for the clinical trial that led to the FDA Emergency Use Authorization of the Pfizer vaccine.
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August 13, 2021New visitor and masking rules for cancer center take effect Aug. 16
The highly contagious COVID-19 Delta variant is prompting new visitor and masking rules starting Aug. 16 for people accompanying patients to the UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center.
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August 13, 2021Emergency Department sees highest number of COVID-19 cases so far in 2021
After seeing the lowest number of COVID-19 patients for the year in June, the Emergency Department at UC Davis Medical Center saw the highest number for the year during the first week in August. Physicians report the majority of people seeking treatment are unvaccinated. They are also younger.
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August 10, 2021Patient shuns COVID-19 vaccine, then changes mind after hospitalization
Saul Torres skipped the COVID-19 vaccine because he didn’t believe in it, but then he was hospitalized with complications prompted by the virus. Now he’s urging everyone to get the shot.
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August 10, 2021Hospital visitors must show proof of vaccination; unvaccinated/partially vaccinated individuals must have negative test, starting Aug. 11
In accordance with a California Department of Public Health order, UC Davis Medical Center will require visitors to present either proof of vaccination or, for unvaccinated or partially vaccinated individuals, documentation of a recent negative COVID-19 test.
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August 04, 20219 things to know about COVID-19 and the Delta variant as kids return to school (video)
The Sacramento area is seeing more cases of COVID-19 and the highly contagious Delta variant. What does this mean for students who are slated to be back on campus, especially those too young to be vaccinated?
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July 2021
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July 30, 2021When should you wear a mask to protect against the Delta variant? (video)
The guidelines about when to mask up to protect yourself against COVID-19 have changed quite a bit with the spread of the Delta variant. A UC Davis Health expert weighs in on why masking is important, who should be doing it and when.
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July 28, 2021The truth behind COVID-19 vaccines and women’s health
Misinformation is spreading on the Internet regarding the COVID-19 vaccines and how they may affect women’s health. We asked Clara Paik, clinic medical director of obstetrics and gynecology and the co-division director of University Women’s Health, to answer some frequently asked questions about women’s health and the COVID vaccine.
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July 22, 20218 things health experts want you to know about the Delta variant
UC Davis Health experts are warning a Sacramento-area COVID-19 surge is likely in the coming weeks. Infections are rising, due largely to the highly transmissible Delta variant and low vaccination rates, which are around 50% in the region.
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July 16, 2021Travel tips to stay healthy this summer during the pandemic
Travel plans this summer should include staying updated on changing COVID-19 conditions and being ready to change or cancel your trip. Vaccinated travelers have less to worry about but still need to be prepared.
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July 15, 2021COVID-19 and the Delta variant: What you need to know (video)
The Delta variant is now the dominant strain of COVID-19 in California and the U.S. It’s highly infectious, but epidemiologists say current vaccines are providing sufficient protection against illness and hospitalization.
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July 07, 2021U.S. saw surge in firearm purchases and violence during first months of COVID-19 pandemic
Firearm purchases and firearm violence surged during the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. Firearm purchases increased by 85% and interpersonal firearm injuries increased by 27%. Approximately 9.3 million firearms were purchased during this period.
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July 01, 2021Fireworks can be fun but dangerous: How to stay safe this July 4th
Fireworks are a Fourth of July highlight. They’re also the cause of serious injuries every year. UC Davis Health experts urge extreme caution when using fireworks and offer tips for staying safe while celebrating during COVID-19.
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June 2021
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June 24, 2021New COVID-19 vaccine clinic for people with autism, other neurodevelopmental conditions (video)
The UC Davis MIND Institute is offering a COVID-19 vaccine clinic for individuals with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The clinic will offer a comfortable experience for families, including sensory support and specially trained staff.
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June 24, 2021Study confirms the low likelihood that SARS-CoV-2 on hospital surfaces is infectious
A new study confirms the low likelihood that coronavirus contamination on hospital surfaces is infectious. The study is the original report on recovering near-complete SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences directly from surface swabs.
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June 16, 2021Managing your re-entry anxiety
California lifted most of its COVID-19 restrictions, but many people are not ready to return to “normal.” Angela Drake, a clinical neuropsychologist, explains why we won’t change our behaviors overnight and provides tips for managing re-entry anxiety.
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June 15, 2021California’s COVID-19 reopening: what you need to know (video)
After more than a year, California lifts most COVID-19 restrictions today (June 15). The changes will affect mask-wearing, businesses, gatherings and more. A UC Davis Health expert explains what you should know about the changes.
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June 08, 2021Pandemic inspires trio to provide for the underserved in Knights Landing (video)
Three friends connected to UC Davis wanted to help underserved families in Knights Landing during the pandemic, so they've set up a table each Sunday filled with groceries, baby supplies, pet food and other items - all free for the community.
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June 04, 2021Emergency department nurse promotes COVID-19 vaccines on TV with Gov. Gavin Newsom
Claudio Alvarado, an assistant nurse manager in the pediatric emergency department, appeared on stage with California Gov. Gavin Newsom to promote the state’s new Vax for the Win vaccine incentive program.
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May 2021
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May 21, 2021Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visits community vaccine clinics in Sacramento (video)
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra came to Sacramento to learn first-hand how UC Davis Health and its community partners are helping people from underserved communities get the COVID-19 vaccine in neighborhood clinics.
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May 20, 2021Program addresses food insecurity in South Sacramento communities hard-hit by COVID-19
The UC Davis Clinical and Translational Science Center designed and funded Food for All, a project focused on addressing COVID-19-aggravated food insecurity among Asian communities in South Sacramento.
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May 13, 2021UC Davis School of Nursing researchers awarded public-impact grants
Two researchers from the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis are awarded public impact grants to support new collaborations and sustained relationships that will support publicly engaged research with non-university partners.
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May 13, 2021Children 12 to 15 can now be vaccinated against COVID-19 (video)
U.S. public health agencies support the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds. Parents and caregivers can now schedule appointments for kids in this age group. A UC Davis pediatric infectious disease expert explains the benefits of vaccinating adolescents.
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May 07, 2021UC Davis Health now enrolling children ages 12-17 for Novavax coronavirus vaccine trial
UC Davis Health will soon launch a stage 3 clinical trial for a new coronavirus vaccine for children ages 12-17 with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Novavax. The two-year study aims to enroll 100 participants.
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May 05, 2021Gratitude: The best medicine during tough times
A UC Davis gratitude expert says being grateful may be the best medicine when it comes to insulating ourselves against the psychological impact of the coronavirus pandemic. He has advice for how to cultivate a lifelong gratitude practice.
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May 04, 2021Thinking of skipping your second COVID-19 vaccine shot? Here’s why you shouldn’t (video)
Millions of Americans are skipping their second Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 shot. UC Davis Health experts say that means less protection from coronavirus, and immunity that won’t last as long. They advise everyone to get that second dose.
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May 03, 2021COVID-19: A snapshot of where things stand in Sacramento and at UC Davis Health
Efforts to vaccinate local residents and health care workers against COVID-19 have helped reduce hospitalizations and positive tests. Health care professionals note dramatic reductions from the high numbers of patients last year, but say in recent weeks, those numbers have stayed steady.
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April 2021
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April 30, 2021The ultimate real-world lesson: Nursing students administer COVID-19 vaccines
First-year nursing students at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing gain valuable experience with real patients by giving COVID-19 injections. Students learn how the interaction is far more than simply administering the vaccine.
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April 30, 2021UC Davis students launch COVID-19 vaccine clinic and administer 7,600 doses (video)
When essential workers lacked access to the COVID-19 shot, the student-run Shifa Community Clinic decided to set up a vaccination site. The effort by UC Davis undergraduates and medical students has delivered more than 7,000 vaccine doses at a downtown Sacramento mosque.
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April 27, 2021Encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in communities of color (video)
UC Davis Health staff and The California Endowment team up to create multilingual public service announcements to encourage underrepresented communities to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
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April 26, 2021Volunteers from UC Davis Health provide COVID-19 vaccinations at Sleep Train Arena
Dozens of volunteers from UC Davis Health helped vaccinate vulnerable populations against COVID-19 over the weekend at a drive-thru clinic organized by the Consul General of Mexico in Sacramento.
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April 26, 2021New rapid COVID-19 test the result of university-industry partnership (video)
A partnership between UC Davis and Maurice J. Gallagher, Jr., chairman and CEO of Allegiant Travel Company, has led to a 20-minute COVID-19 test. The method pairs a mass spectrometer with a powerful machine-learning platform to detect SARS-CoV-2 in nasal swabs. A recent study published in Nature Scientific Reports shows the test to be 98.3% accurate for positive COVID-19 tests and 96% for negative tests.
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April 19, 2021A behind-the-scenes department steps into the COVID-19 spotlight
In March 2020, UC Davis was in a race to create something that didn’t exist yet: a home-grown COVID-19 test. How the campus pulled together to help Pathology and Laboratory Medicine launch the first of over 100,000 COVID-19 tests this past year.
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April 13, 2021UC Davis Health pauses Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to extremely rare side effect
UC Davis Health has paused all use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, following guidance from the CDC. This will not impact our ability to vaccinate thousands of people each day. The vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna are safe, and the risks of COVID-19 are still greater than not being vaccinated at all.
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April 09, 2021Participants sought for COVID-19 vaccine trial for booster and variant protection
UC Davis Health seeks volunteers for a clinical trial to determine the efficacy of a COVID-19 booster shot and protection against the South African virus variant.
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April 07, 2021Expertise and kindness defy odds in long, precarious fight against COVID-19
Ajay Randhawa spent nearly two months in intensive care, much of it unconscious and on life support because of COVID-19. He was saved by the expertise of UC Davis Health doctors and nurses and, he says, by their kindness.
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April 02, 2021UC Davis Health opens two more vaccination sites in underserved areas
UC Davis Health now has three locations where residents of underserved neighborhoods can get their COVID-19 vaccine, thanks to partnerships with churches and a community organization that serve vulnerable populations.
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April 02, 2021Child with MIS-C receives life-saving care at UC Davis Children’s Hospital
Six-year-old Santiago came down with chills that quickly progressed to a rash, high fever, headaches, vomiting and diarrhea. This is his journey with MIS-C, the condition that is associated with COVID-19 that affects children.
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March 2021
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March 30, 2021Studies show long-haul COVID-19 afflicts 1 in 4 COVID-19 patients, regardless of severity
People who catch COVID-19 have at least a one in four chance of developing long-haul COVID with symptoms lasting months, even if they have very mild cases, are young and are in excellent health, new studies show.
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March 25, 2021Correcting bad info and common mistakes as we move forward in the fight against COVID-19
With COVID-19 vaccine rollouts, new studies and new variants all emerging rapidly – not to mention made-up theories on social media, some incorrect information and downright dangerous myths may be confusing people.
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March 25, 2021Catching more breast cancers when mammograms are limited
In one of the largest research projects of its kind, a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open looks at nearly 900,000 individuals and close to 2 million mammograms to come up with a new way detect the most breast cancer cases with the fewest exams.
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March 24, 2021UC Davis Health tests anti-inflammatory antiviral compound as COVID-19 therapy
Dominik Haudenschild is leading a team of UC Davis researchers testing a new class of anti-inflammatory antiviral compound as a COVID-19 treatment.
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March 19, 2021Doctors volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccine to people experiencing homelessness (video)
A team of UC Davis Health doctors volunteered their time to immunize people experiencing homelessness near downtown Sacramento, the latest effort to protect vulnerable populations from COVID-19.
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March 17, 2021Oak Park church is latest venue for UC Davis Health COVID-19 community vaccinations (video)
UC Davis Health has started a weekly community vaccination clinic in Sacramento’s Oak Park neighborhood. It’s the latest in a series of partnerships that have resulted in more than 10,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to the underserved, essential workers and others.
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March 17, 2021COVID-19 vaccine anxiety adds to stress on family caregivers
Family caregivers are among the silent heroes of the COVID-19 pandemic and now their stress is ratcheted up as they scramble to arrange vaccinations for the people they care for, often when they can’t get vaccines themselves.
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March 11, 2021Another toll of COVID-19: Lost casual friendships and their uplifting value
COVID-19 has cost us our casual friendships and interactions, a loss we may not realize consciously but feel deeply, psychologist Kaye Hermanson says.
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March 10, 2021Latino vaccination initiative boosted by UC Davis Health partnership
A consortium of community partners, including UC Davis Health, is providing COVID-19 vaccines to Latinos in Sacramento, a population severely affected by the pandemic.
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March 10, 2021CDC: Americans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 can start returning to regular life (video)
Visits with loved ones, hugs from grandparents and dinner with a friend. These are some of the things that the CDC says people who are fully vaccinated can now enjoy. But there are still some guidelines to follow before fully returning to regular life.
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March 08, 2021Coronavirus pandemic highlights gaps in support for caregivers
Heather M. Young has dedicated her career to improving the lives and well-being of older adults. But for her — and millions of others — the coronavirus pandemic brings the challenges to life.
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March 05, 2021How to help your child through loss, sickness due to COVID-19
Since the pandemic started, many parents have wondered how to help their child(ren) cope with their fears and anxiety. In many cases, they’re also helping children handle the illness or loss of a loved one due to COVID-19 as. Certified Child Life Specialist Marisa Martinez answers some frequently asked questions and provides tips and resources for parents and families.
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March 01, 2021We often ignore COVID-19 risks with people we know, psychologists say
New studies show that many people see friends and family – and even pleasant strangers – as less of a COVID-19 risk, which partly explains why some people drop their guard with family and at social gatherings.
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February 2021
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February 25, 2021Reopening schools amid COVID-19 can be done safely, pediatricians say
UC Davis Health pediatricians say the science shows that if all the COVID-19 safety precautions are followed, it’s both important to open schools and possible to do it safely.
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February 19, 2021Cardiac Rehab Program continues to find ways to reach patients during COVID-19
Cardiac Rehab Program leaders are reaching out to heart patients to remind them that delaying care is dangerous and that the rehab clinic’s COVID-19 measures keep patients very safe.
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February 18, 2021Zero medical center patients admitted with flu this season
No patients admitted to the UC Davis Medical Center tested positive for the flu this entire season, and experts credit flu vaccines, masking and social distancing with averting a possible “twindemic” of influenza and COVID-19.
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February 12, 2021COVID-19 variants: More contagious and deadly – but masks and distancing still work
COVID-19 variants spreading across the U.S. are more infectious, cause more serious illness and are more deadly – but wearing a mask and social distancing still protect you, and they are as important as they’ve ever been.
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February 11, 2021What you need to know about COVID-19 and heart disease
UC Davis Health Chief of Cardiac Surgery Bob Kiaii answers questions on heart disease, coronavirus, and patient care during the pandemic.
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February 11, 2021Tobacco program enrollment up sixfold as patients coached to quit for cancer and COVID
There is a sixfold increase in patients getting tobacco treatment thanks, in part, to training medical staff to proactively reach out to patients who could benefit, especially during the pandemic when smoking can lead to COVID-19 complications.
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February 10, 2021Two masks can be better than one against COVID-19
New CDC recommendations say the best protection from COVID-19 is to wear either two masks – with the cloth mask outside a surgical mask – or one tightly fitted mask with two or more layers. Our experts explain how to wear them and why.
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February 05, 2021Super Bowl Sunday or Super COVID-19 Spreader? How to watch the big game safely
Health experts are worried that Super Bowl parties could cause an increase in COVID-19 infections. They urge people not to gather with those outside their homes for the big game.
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February 01, 2021Vaccine Anxiety: Tips for handling the latest COVID fatigue
Uncertainty about when, where and how to get a COVID-19 vaccine is creating the latest pandemic anxiety for already weary people. Psychologist Kaye Hermanson has advice for managing the stress.
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When to contact your provider
If you're experiencing serious symptoms of illness, contact your primary care provider. UC Davis Health patients can use the MyUCDavisHealth symptom tracker to help evaluate their status and whether to seek help. Telehealth video visits and Express Care are also available.
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19, please see current testing information.
If you have a medical emergency, call 911 and notify them of your COVID-19 symptoms.
