January 21, 2022 – Studies Show Boosters Protect Best Against Omicron, L.A. County Sees Deadliest Day Since March 2021

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with registered nurse and professor of nursing and public health at UCLA, Kristen R. Choi.  Topics today include:  C.D.C. studies show boosters provide the best protection against the Omicron variant.  Post-infection immunity was very effective against Delta, but C.D.C. says vaccines still offer the best defense.  L.A. County reports 102 coronavirus deaths on Thursday, the deadliest pandemic day since March 2021.  Coronavirus transmission rates are falling across California.  Fauci says the F.D.A. could authorize Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 in the next month.  UCSF scientists detect anomalies in people with post-COVID “brain fog”.  Europe considers new COVID-19 strategy: Accepting the virus.  L.A. schools see coronavirus rates decline.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.