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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 Covid response coordinator: Americans over 60 should get second booster. 
With the rise in at-home testing, are we undercounting COVID-19 cases even more than before?  
COVID hospitalizations fall to 213 in L.A. County. 
California will not require COVID vaccines for children this fall. 
BA.2 is spreading in the U.S. but people are over it. 
FDA authorizes first breath test to detect coronavirus. 

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Dean Blumberg, professor of medicine and chief of Pediatric Infectious Diseases at UC Davis Children’s Hospital. 

Topics today include: 



Experts say the U.S. is likely “dramatically undercounting” current COVID cases as states scale back regular reporting. 


Coronavirus cases on the rise in L.A. County, prompting concerns for spring break. 


What we know about the Omicron XE subvariant in California. 
California removes quarantine requirement for asymptomatic people exposed to COVID. 
Pfizer says its booster raises antibodies against Omicron in kids 5-11. 
C.D.C. extends mask mandate on planes, trains until May 3. 
The city of Philadelphia will reinstate its indoor mask mandate. 

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, director of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena. 

Topics today include: 


Fauci: Assess your personal risk amid uptick in COVID-19 cases; says recent increase is concerning but not surprising. 
Georgetown, Johns Hopkins universities temporarily restore some COVID measures as cases among students rise. 
The next COVID vaccine could be a nasal spray. 
New research finds COVID vaccines, combined with infection, can lead to months of immunity. 
NYT: Why a coronavirus-flu “twindemic” may never happen. 

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kristen R. Choi, professor of nursing and public health at UCLA. 

Topics today include: 


LAist: Without Masks, More LA Students Test Positive As School Outbreaks Triple. 
How can someone be exposed to COVID-19 but not contract it? 
UC San Diego selected as a new clinical trial site for variant-specific vaccines. 
Could COVID-19 vaccines cause hearing issues? 
Those who contract COVID-19 more likely to develop diabetes. 
Could suspension of COVID-19 aid abroad extend the pandemic? 

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people. 

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: 



Is it COVID or allergies? 


Colds and flu make a comeback after pandemic downturn. 


WHO says global COVID cases are trending down, but they’re watching new Omicron subvariant. 
F.D.A. advisors debate how to update current COVID vaccines. 
L.A. County expands test-to-treat services and adds a tele-health option. 
What endemic disease looks like. 
CDC lowers travel warning for Canada and many other destinations. 
The debate over long COVID in kids. 

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