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.

Today’s topics include: 

• COVID-19 vaccines working well against CA variant 

  • WaPo: variants will define the next pandemic phase 

• Experts split on CA June 15 reopening 

• CA expecting significant decrease in vaccination supply

  • Cal State LA allows all adults to stand in line for vaccine 

• Anti-parasite drug gaining support as treatment for COVID-19. Should we be skeptical?

• Report: coronavirus pandemic is largest global disruption since WWII

• Brazil’s president won’t implement lockdowns. What are the implications?

Guest:

Peter Chin-Hong, M.D., infectious disease specialist and professor of medicine at the UCSF Medical Center; he tweets @PCH_SF