In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, director of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. 

Topics today include: 

• Pfizer’s CEO says a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed. Pfizer is working on a shot to handle all variants. 

  • Pfizer and BioNTech seeking approval for a second COVID-19 booster shot for those 65 and over. 
• Merck’s COVID-19 pill heavily used so far despite concerns.  
• The latest surge in Asia and Europe. 
• White House says funding is running out for COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment programs.

 

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