UC Davis, State Join Forces on High-Throughput Testing

After steadily increasing its own coronavirus testing capacity, UC Davis Health is now collaborating with the state to quickly and significantly boost California’s testing capacity, as announced Saturday (April 4) by Gov. Gavin Newsom. Also, learn about UC Health’s new testing dashboard, posted daily on Twitter.

How Important Is Speech in Transmitting Coronavirus?

The louder one speaks, the more tiny respiratory particles are emitted. And it turns out those particles, created from normal speech, may be enough to spread the infection of the coronavirus by people who are infected but not displaying any symptoms. It will take researchers from numerous fields to find out more specifics.

That ‘May’ Be a Librarian

Chancellor Gary S. May did more than reshelve books during his surprise visit to Shields Library, filmed in the days before social distancing. He also learned about the ways the UC Davis Library is embracing technology and teaching students to conduct research in the 21st century.

Behind That Signature Walk

While campus tours aren’t currently being given in person, it’ll give student guides more time to memorize the 17-page script they recite during the 90-minute tours they have given to countless groups visiting campus. Read more about what it takes to lead these tours, from UC Davis Magazine.