Coronavirus

Image copyright Imperial College Volunteers have begun being immunised with a new UK coronavirus vaccine. About 300 people will have the vaccine over the coming weeks, as part of a trial led by Prof Robin Shattock and his colleagues, at Imperial College London.Tests in animals suggest the vaccine is safe and triggers an effective immune…

A study in New York City revealed a threefold higher risk of infection among pregnant women living in neighborhoods with the most crowded households. Poverty and unemployment also appeared to increase the likelihood of infection.Share on PinterestPeople, especially women, living in crowded homes may have a higher risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2.Image credit: Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesSARS-CoV-2,…

A laboratory technician holds a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate ready for a trial in May 2020. Mladen Antonov/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Mladen Antonov/AFP via Getty Images A laboratory technician holds a dose of a COVID-19 vaccine candidate ready for a trial in May 2020. Mladen Antonov/AFP via Getty Images…

The Morning Call | Jun 23, 2020 at 4:58 PM A total of 510 new cases were reported by the state Department of Health on Tuesday. That’s up slightly from Monday, when 456 new cases were reported. To date, there have been 82,696 infections statewide since the start of the pandemic. Here are more details…

health & fitness Enough people have COVID-19 that the average Angeleno is likely to encounter potentially infectious people on a typical day, officials say. By Paige Austin, Patch Staff Jun 23, 2020 5:26 pm PT An analysis of case figures and estimates has found that roughly one in every 400 Los Angeles County residents is…