December 13, 2021 – U.S. Records 800,000 COVID Deaths, One Year Since Vaccinations Began, Vaccine Effectiveness

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:  At least 800,000 Americans have now died of COVID-19.  One year after the first COVID-19 vaccinations, where have we come and where do we have to go?  U.K. reports first death from the Omicron variant.  Omicron was in California weeks before officials raised alarms, water samples suggest.  What we know so far about the effectiveness of today’s vaccines against Omicron.  Two vaccine doses doesn’t stop you from getting Omicron.  Israeli study: Pfizer booster protects against Omicron.  LAUSD to delay vaccination mandate.  NYT op-ed: Will COVID evolve to be milder? As California’s COVID cases rise, antibody treatments go unused.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.