January 3, 2022 – L.A. County’s Transmission Rate Highest Since Early Pandemic Days, F.D.A. OKs Pfizer Booster For Kids 12 to 15

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, M.D., infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center.  Topics today include:  L.A. County reports nearly 45,000 new COVID-19 cases over the holiday weekend.  L.A. County coronavirus transmission rate at highest point since early months of pandemic.  Health officials plead with L.A. County residents to ‘act responsibly’.  L.A. County public, private school staff must wear high-grade masks; rules for athletes tighten.  F.D.A. expands Pfizer booster eligibility to kids 12 to 15.  COVID-19 vaccines rarely lead to problems in younger children, according to two C.D.C. reports.  C.D.C. says ‘avoid cruise travel, regardless of vaccination status’.  How this pandemic has left us less prepared for the next one.  Fauci: C.D.C. mulling COVID-19 test requirement for the asymptomatic.  More people are getting unapproved fourth vaccine doses.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.