March 24, 2022 – Moderna Seeks Authorization For Pediatric Vaccine, One In Three U.S. Cases Now BA.2 Omicron Subvariant

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology and community health sciences at UCLA.  Topics today include:  Moderna will seek emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 6 years old.  One in three U.S. COVID-19 cases now caused by BA.2 Omicron subvariant.  Dr. Anthony Fauci doubtful BA.2 will cause new surge.  LAUSD dropped mask mandates for students on Wednesday.  Should airlines continue with mask mandates? WHO warns European countries lifted restrictions too soon. Scientists look for method to test for efficacy of COVID-19 antibodies.  How effective should a pediatric vaccine be?   This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.