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: 

• Many people eligible for the second booster shot may not need to race to get it, experts say. 
• L.A. City Council lifts COVID vaccine mandate for indoor businesses, outdoor events. 
• A new government website aims to help Americans find COVID antiviral pills. 
• Large study finds Ivermectin does not reduce risk of COVID hospitalization. 
• Opinion: Where the coronavirus could be going. 

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