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

Topics today include: 

• California extends statewide indoor masking requirement to February 15. 
• L.A. County Public Health adds additional masking requirement for indoor employees. 
• C.D.C. approves Pfizer booster shots for kids 12 and older. L.A. County will start administering them today. 
• COVID-19 hospitalizations among U.S. children soar. 
• Schools encounter problems finding enough COVID-19 tests. 
• Confusion over California’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers. 
• Possible allergic reactions to vaccines. 
• What we know about the new IHU variant. 

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