March 2, 2022 – Another Round Of Free At-Home Tests, Latest News From The CDC

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Sam Torbati, co-chair of the department of emergency medicine at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.  Topics today include:  White House unveils its strategy for next phase of pandemic.  Another round of free at-home tests will become available next week for Americans.  Biden administration to launch initiative making antiviral pills free for those COVID-19 positive.  LAist: LA County's Mask Mandate Could End For Everyone, Regardless Of Vaccination Status, As Soon As Friday.  Latest from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:  C.D.C study finds vaccine protection decreases in adolescents after 5 months.  Universal case investigation and contact tracing no longer recommended.  Estimates show 140 million COVID-19 infections in the United States.  NYT Opinion: “We’ve Entered a New Phase of the Pandemic. It’s Time for New Metrics.”  California nears 75% vaccination rate against COVID-19.  This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.