February 9, 2022 – When L.A. County’s Mask Mandate Could End, Hospitalizations Continue To Decline

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Timothy Brewer, epidemiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA’s school of public health.  Topics today include:  L.A. County health director says indoor mask mandate won’t be lifted for weeks.  C.D.C. director: COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations still too high for changes to mask guidance.  COVID-19 hospitalizations continue downward trend, now 30% below the peak.  J&J pauses production of its COVID-19 vaccine.  Will a mask protect me even if no one else is wearing one?  Can you get long COVID after an infection with Omicron?   This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.