December 3, 2021 – L.A. Sees First Omicron Case, Natural Immunity Offers Little Protection Against Omicron, and More

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil, professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine.  Topics today include:  L.A. County records first case of Omicron variant; Officials urge more testing. Rapid test site at LAX international terminal starts today.  Most COVID vaccines will work as boosters, study suggests.  Germany locks unvaccinated out of public life, vaccine mandate looms.  Why Omicron cases weren’t detected sooner in the United States  Scientists say prior COVID-19 infection is little defense against the. Omicron variant.  With the Omicron variant emerging ahead of the holiday season, is it safe to travel?  F.D.A. aims for quick review of vaccines and drugs for the Omicron variant.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.