November 4, 2021 – U.S. Vaccine Mandate for Large Companies, U.K. Approves Covid-19 Pill, and More

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center.  Topics today include: U.S. mandates vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4.   Merck Covid-19 pill cleared for use in the U.K.  India’s home-grown Covid-19 shot wins W.H.O. emergency use approval.  San Francisco will soon require everyone 5 and older to show vaccination proof for restaurants, theaters, Warrior games.  Covid-19 boosters aren’t for everyone.  L.A. County to require proof of vaccination at indoor bars, nightclubs, etc starting today.   This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.