In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine Dr. Shruti Gohil. 

Topics today include: 

• Could the Omicron surge wind down by early March? 
• Why do some people get COVID when others don’t? 
• L.A. County health officials double down on mask mandate ahead of the Super Bowl. 
• California’s indoor mask mandate is set to expire February 15 – should it be extended? 
• Johnson & Johnson recipients can get a third COVID-19 shot in San Francisco. 
• Why nasal COVID-19 vaccines may make better boosters. 
• As with vaccines, equity becomes an issue with COVID-19 medications. 

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