In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Timothy Brewer, epidemiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA’s school of public health. 

Topics today include: 

• L.A. County health director says indoor mask mandate won’t be lifted for weeks. 
• C.D.C. director: COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance. 
• COVID-19 hospitalizations continue downward trend, now 30% below the peak. 
• J&J pauses production of its COVID-19 vaccine. 
• Will a mask protect me even if no one else is wearing one? 
• Can you get long COVID after an infection with Omicron?  

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