November 1, 2021 – FDA Delays Moderna For Adolescents, Global Death Toll Hits 5 Million, And More

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner from Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.   Today’s topics include:   F.D.A. delays decision on Moderna coronavirus vaccine for adolescents to evaluate myocarditis risk, company says.  Unvaccinated teens in L.A. are more likely to test positive for coronavirus than adults.  Covid-19's global death toll tops 5 million.  After months of decline, coronavirus cases plateau in California. Can we avoid a new surge? Shanghai Disneyland tests 33K, closes for 2 days, after 1 person tests positive for Covid-19.  L.A. city vaccine mandate kicks in soon, spurring worry over extra work and confusion for businesses.  Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules for millions of workers.  How climate change is contributing to skyrocketing rates of infectious diseases.    This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.