COVID in L.A.April 14, 2022 – Spring Break Concerns As COVID Cases Tick Up, California Removes Some Quarantine Requirements, Booster Effectiveness For Kids
COVID in L.A.
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vacci…110 clip(s)
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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:
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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.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
