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

Topics today include:

• Dr. Fauci says COVID vaccinations could start soon for kids 5 and up
• Moderna says its vaccine produces a strong immune response in younger children
• Vaccination rates among California state workers are lagging
• Biden admin announces plan to speed up authorization of at-home COVID tests
• Does the first coronavirus that kicked off the pandemic exist?
• COVID risk planning for the long term

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