Bal is a 2021-2022 assistant Opinion editor. She has been a columnist for four years, covering stories from UCLA student life to California politics. She is currently a fourth-year political science and sociology student.

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Universal access is not the same as equitable access when it comes to COVID-19 tests

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Location, location, location. A mantra in real estate and an unfortunate reality for proper access to health care. In Los Angeles County, those who live in low-income communities are three times more likely to die from COVID-19 than those in wealthier areas.

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Universal access is not the same as equitable access when it comes to COVID-19 tests

By Navdeep Bal

May 12, 2020 5:46 p.m.