April 8, 2022 – New Clinical Trials, Outbreaks Triple In LA Schools

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kristen R. Choi, professor of nursing and public health at UCLA.  Topics today include:  LAist: Without Masks, More LA Students Test Positive As School Outbreaks Triple.  How can someone be exposed to COVID-19 but not contract it?  UC San Diego selected as a new clinical trial site for variant-specific vaccines.  Could COVID-19 vaccines cause hearing issues?  Those who contract COVID-19 more likely to develop diabetes.  Could suspension of COVID-19 aid abroad extend the pandemic?  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.