In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology and community health sciences at UCLA. 

Topics today include: 

• Moderna will seek emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 6 years old. 

• One in three U.S. COVID-19 cases now caused by BA.2 Omicron subvariant. 

  • Dr. Anthony Fauci doubtful BA.2 will cause new surge. 

• LAUSD dropped mask mandates for students on Wednesday. 
• Should airlines continue with mask mandates?
• WHO warns European countries lifted restrictions too soon.
• Scientists look for method to test for efficacy of COVID-19 antibodies. 
• How effective should a pediatric vaccine be?  

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