January 13, 2022 – Stress On Hospitals Grows, Low Vaccination Rates Among Kids, COVID-19 Pill Shortages

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with epidemiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA’s school of public health, Dr. Timothy Brewer.  Topics today include:  L.A. County reports single highest death toll in 4 months.  Biden to announce new federal medical team deployments to help hospitals grappling with COVID-19 surge.  F.D.A. warns against using unapproved COVID-19 tests because of a "high risk of false results".  Omicron causing less severe illness in Southern California patients, study suggests.  Children's low COVID vaccination rates called a "gut punch".  Is Omicron peaking? COVID-19 pill rollout stymied by shortages as Omicron rages.  New study reveals stark COVID risks for unvaccinated pregnant women and their babies  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.