Want less pandemic stress? Consider getting vaccinated
A USC Dornsife study finds that people who receive a COVID-19 vaccine experience a decrease in mental distress such as anxiety and depression.
Could COVID-19 affect your vision? A USC ophthalmologist explains
Annie Nguyen of the USC Roski Eye Institute answers frequently asked questions about whether our eyes are vulnerable to the coronavirus.
The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy: What women need to know
USC physician Marc Incerpi answers questions about why getting the vaccine is so important and addresses other crucial issues for expectant moms.
USC tests nearly 27,000 students for COVID, yielding surprisingly low positivity rates
The rate has dropped to 0.44%, down from 3.6% at the beginning of the summer delta surge and well below the overall rate in Los Angeles County.
The 8 Ways That COVID-19 Will Transform Businesses, Jobs and Our Working Lives
From the gig economy to remote offices, USC business and policy experts imagine the future of work.
The latest public health challenge: getting more Americans vaccinated
About 40% of eligible Americans ages 12 and up remain unvaccinated for COVID-19, according to the CDC. USC researchers explain who the unvaccinated might be, as well as the challenges in persuading people to get their shots.
People who manage their asthma can improve their chances against COVID-19
To avoid severe COVID-19 outcomes, people with asthma should stay on top of the condition with control medication, a new USC study finds.
President Folt welcomes students, faculty and staff back to USC
President Carol L. Folt greets more than 44,000 students and nearly 12,000 faculty and staff, and provides an update of measures in place to curb the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 vaccine refusal increases among groups who were initially overlooked
People who were passed over during a vaccine’s initial allocation phase are more likely to turn it down when their turn finally comes, a USC study finds.
How Black church leaders and USC are overcoming vaccine hesitancy in Watts
The VaccinateLA health campaign connects community organizations in South and East Los Angeles with vaccines, doctors and other resources.
COVID delta variant rise looms as K-12 schools prepare to reopen
USC experts assess the impact of the variant on school reopenings and employee vaccination mandates as the country attempts to curb outbreaks and avoid more pandemic shutdowns.
From survival to revival: Mapping the road to a better future after COVID
The pandemic has upended lives around the world. USC experts consider: Where do we go from here?
COVID-19 vaccination mandates for employees and students are effective against virus spread
Private sector influence plus a market demand for mandates will likely overcome state laws that have limited vaccine requirements thus far, a USC study finds.
Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19, underlining racial and ethnic disparities in outcomes
Though the study of racially diverse Medicaid patients indicated disproportionate risk among Latinos, USC researchers say it can’t be explained by higher rates of poverty or underlying health factors like obesity.
COVID-19: Indoor masking required, effective immediately
USC is now requiring masking indoors for all individuals in university facilities, including vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.
Pandemic’s impact on K-12 students looms large in education poll
Though most respondents expressed appreciation for educators — California public schools and teachers received their highest ratings in the poll’s history — questions abound about what comes next for students.
USC community stepping up to support vaccination
From Mark and Marilou Hamill to quarterback Kedon Slovis, the message is clear: Getting vaccinated helps the whole Trojan Family — and a raffle offers new incentives, too.
Framing COVID-19 as a health and human rights issue
USC’s Sofia Gruskin notes that vaccine distribution and access vary greatly across the world, posing a threat to our success against COVID-19.
COVID-19 brought bigger drop in average American lifespan than previously thought
The pandemic reduced overall U.S. life expectancy by over 1.3 years, USC research has found, with the effects on Black and Latino populations 2 to 3 times those for the white population.
Masking, breakthrough infections and telehealth: USC experts predict life after California reopens
How will life in the Golden State change after most statewide COVID-19 restrictions are lifted on June 15? Keck Medicine of USC experts weigh in on what to expect next.
Professor’s invention used as COVID-19 virus particle sampler
An air sampling method created by USC Viterbi researchers to measure air quality has been adopted by the Department of Homeland Security to better understand COVID-19’s spread.
6 Ways Students Made Friends and De-Stressed During a Pandemic Year Apart
From growing plants and crafting to meeting with book clubs and playing board games, USC students flexed their creativity while creating online communities.
Photos of Trojans on L.A.’s Vaccination Front Lines
See USC health professionals help roll out one of the country’s largest COVID-19 responses.
Pandemic misery index reveals far-reaching impact of COVID-19 on American lives, especially on Blacks and Latinos
The USC Dornsife Center for Economic and Social Research’s index of “pandemic misery” found that 80% of U.S. adults experienced at least one serious economic, psychological or health hardship between April 2020 and March 2021.