January 6, 2022 – California Extends Mask Mandate, C.D.C. Approves Pfizer Booster For Kids 12 And Up

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:  California extends statewide indoor masking requirement to February 15.  L.A. County Public Health adds additional masking requirement for indoor employees.  C.D.C. approves Pfizer booster shots for kids 12 and older. L.A. County will start administering them today.  COVID-19 hospitalizations among U.S. children soar.  Schools encounter problems finding enough COVID-19 tests.  Confusion over California’s COVID-19 hospitalization numbers.  Possible allergic reactions to vaccines.  What we know about the new IHU variant.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.