COVID in L.A.

December 22, 2021 – Omicron Cases Rise, Growing Demand For Testing, Concern About Holiday Gatherings


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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, guest host Austin Cross speaks with UCLA epidemiologist and professor of medicine Dr. Timothy Brewer

Topics today include: 

  • Should I change holiday plans due to the Omicron variant and possible surge? 
  • Biden to address the nation about the Omicron variant on Tuesday. 
  • L.A. County sees highest daily COVID-19 cases since August. 
  • Moderna says COVID-19 booster dose works against Omicron variant in lab tests. 
  • Is that a sniffle or cold or COVID-19? 
  • Most of the world’s vaccines likely won’t prevent infection from Omicron. 
  • Affordable coronavirus tests are out there, if you look. 
  • Long lines for COVID-19 testing as Omicron variant looms. 
  • Omicron may sideline two leading drugs against COVID-19. 
  • Latest on Pfizer’s trials for a vaccine for kids under 5. 

 

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

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