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

Topics today include:

• 70% of Californians have received at least one vaccine dose 

• Pfizer to allow other companies to make its COVID-19 pill in developing countries 

  • Merck and Pfizer agreements exclude Brazil, Cuba, Iraq, Libya and Jamaica 
• L.A. officials worry that those vaccinated earlier this year could be hit in winter surge 
• CDC adds Hungary, Iceland, the Czech Republic and Guernsey to its level 4 warning list 

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