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&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nursing.ucla.edu/about-us/faculty-directory/kristen-r-choi">Dr. Kristen R. Choi</a>,&nbsp;professor of nursing and public health at UCLA.&nbsp; 
Topics today include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://laist.com/news/health/without-masks-more-la-students-test-positive-as-school-outbreaks-triple">LAist</a>: Without Masks, More LA Students Test Positive As School Outbreaks Triple.&nbsp;</li>
<li>How can someone be exposed to COVID-19 but&nbsp;<a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/04/07/1091466181/why-hasnt-my-daughter-caught-covid-2-factors-likely-protect-her-and-maybe-you-to">not contract it</a>?&nbsp;</li>
<li>UC San Diego&nbsp;<a href="https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2022-04-07/san-diego-national-clinical-trial-covid-19-vaccines">selected</a> as a new clinical trial site for variant-specific vaccines.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Could COVID-19 vaccines cause&nbsp;<a href="https://www.sacbee.com/news/coronavirus/article260210665.html">hearing issues</a>?&nbsp;</li>
<li>Those who contract COVID-19&nbsp;<a href="https://theconversation.com/people-whove-had-covid-appear-more-likely-to-develop-diabetes-heres-why-that-might-be-180211">more likely</a> to develop diabetes.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Could suspension of COVID-19 aid abroad&nbsp;<a href="https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/experts-say-us-suspension-of-covid-aid-will-prolong-pandemic/">extend</a> the pandemic?&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
 This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.&nbsp;

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, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines.

UPDATE: This podcast is no longer being updated regularly as of April 20, 2022. Should the pandemic situation change, we may release special episodes as needed. Thank you for subscribing!

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

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, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines.
UPDATE: This podcast is no longer being updated regularly as of April 20, 2022. Should the pandemic situation change, we may release special episodes as needed. Thank you for subscribing!
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

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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, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll speak with one of the experts on our rotating panel of guests who share their expertise with us each day.

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, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll speak with one of the experts on our rotating panel of guests who share their expertise with us each day.

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