December 17, 2021 – CDC Panel Says Pfizer, Moderna Shots Recommended Over J&J, Concerns Continue Over Winter Surge

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Catherine Le.  Topics today include:  Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should be recommended over J&J, CDC panel says.  COVID-19 hospitalizations jump in Southern California as Omicron alarms grow.  L.A. County tightens rules for mega events as COVID case numbers rise.  Regeneron and AstraZeneca give mixed results on potency of coronavirus antibody cocktails against omicron.  Delta, Omicron cases could overwhelm hospitals within weeks.  Center Theatre Group’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Thursday was canceled over COVID-19 issues.  Upcoming UCLA men’s basketball game on Saturday canceled over COVID-19 issues.  CDC endorses schools’ coronavirus “test-to-stay” policies.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.