In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Arthur Reingold, professor of epidemiology and Head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. 

Topics today include: 

• Israeli study finds second booster offered short-term protection against Omicron. 

• Cases rise in San Diego and San Francisco. 

  • Why haven’t cases risen throughout the United States? 
• CA lifts its proof of vaccination for indoor mega events. 
• United Kingdom detects omicron XE, a new variant. 
• Risk management for immunocompromised people. 
• COVID-19 concerns dropping in the United States. 
• Recent clinical studies could lead to vaccines that are easier to store. 
• NYT: FDA suspends Glaxo’s antibody drug. 
• President Biden’s global COVID-19 summit postponed. 

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.