COVID in L.A.

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Listen 11:08

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California is in a drought -- again. LAist’s new show How to LA explores what more Angelenos can do to preserve water. It won't be easy, but we meet up with one long-time resident who shows us how it's possible. Follow How to LA; the show aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

How to Save Water

California is in a drought -- again. LAist’s new show How to LA explores what more Angelenos can do to preserve water. It won't be easy, but we meet up with one long-time resident who shows us how it's possible. Follow How to LA; the show aims to drop a little knowledge about ALL the things that affect the people of Los Angeles, whether that’s something that makes our city great (tacos!) or something that we need to work on, like the alarming number of traffic collisions. We serve the curious Angeleno who wants to better connect with our city, discover the new, navigate the confusing and even drive some change along the way.

Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live. This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 22:38

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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:

White House Covid response coordinator: Americans over 60 should get second booster.

With the rise in at-home testing, are we undercounting COVID-19 cases even more than before?

COVID hospitalizations fall to 213 in L.A. County.

California will not require COVID vaccines for children this fall.

BA.2 is spreading in the U.S. but people are over it.

FDA authorizes first breath test to detect coronavirus.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
April 18, 2022 – California Ditches Vaccine Requirement For Kids, How At-Home Tests Are Affecting Case Counts, Breath Test To Detect COVID
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:
- White House Covid response coordinator: Americans over 60 should get second booster.
- With the rise in at-home testing, are we undercounting COVID-19 cases even more than before?
- COVID hospitalizations fall to 213 in L.A. County.
- California will not require COVID vaccines for children this fall.
- BA.2 is spreading in the U.S. but people are over it.
- FDA authorizes first breath test to detect coronavirus.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.

Listen 10:59

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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.

Topics today include:

L.A. County residents over 50 can start receiving second boosters Wednesday.

How to get the new booster if you’re 50 or older.

C.D.C. report: Pfizer and Moderna boosters help protect Americans who received the J&J shot.

WHO: COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases are falling globally.

AP and NORC poll: Americans taking fewer precautions two years into the pandemic.

California lawmakers don’t advance proposal to require all workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 30, 2022 – Boosters For Adults 50+ Start Wednesday, Global Deaths Jump But Cases Fall, Americans’ COVID Precautions
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.

Topics today include:
- L.A. County residents over 50 can start receiving second boosters Wednesday.
  
  How to get the new booster if you’re 50 or older.
- C.D.C. report: Pfizer and Moderna boosters help protect Americans who received the J&J shot.
- WHO: COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases are falling globally.
- AP and NORC poll: Americans taking fewer precautions two years into the pandemic.
- California lawmakers don’t advance proposal to require all workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 20:54

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

Topics today include:

F.D.A. authorizes second booster shots for adults age 50 and older.

Omicron “stealth” COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally.

Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. fall to their lowest number since summer.

Funding runs out for free COVID tests and treatment for the uninsured.

F.D.A.’s budget proposal includes money to prepare for another pandemic.

How COVID brain fog may overlap with “chemo brain” and Alzheimer’s.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 29, 2022 – F.D.A. Authorizes Second Booster Shots For Adults Over 50, COVID Deaths Hit Lowest Point Since Summer
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Kimberly Shriner, director of Infectious Disease and Prevention at Huntington Hospital in Pasadena.

Topics today include:
- F.D.A. authorizes second booster shots for adults age 50 and older.
- Omicron “stealth” COVID variant BA.2 now dominant globally.
- Coronavirus deaths in the U.S. fall to their lowest number since summer.
- Funding runs out for free COVID tests and treatment for the uninsured.
- F.D.A.’s budget proposal includes money to prepare for another pandemic.
- How COVID brain fog may overlap with “chemo brain” and Alzheimer’s.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 13:04

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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.

Topics today include:

Only 30% of L.A. County kids are vaccinated, months after COVID shots became available.

Why it’s so difficult to assess pandemic risks right now.

California sends millions of COVID-19 tests to schools for the return from spring break.

Studies link COVID-19 infection with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis.

Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J face shareholder pressure to broaden vaccine access.

Shanghai to put 25 million in a staggered COVID lockdown.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 28, 2022 – Only 30 Percent of L.A. County Kids Vaccinated, How To Assess Your Risk As Restrictions End
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.

Topics today include:
- Only 30% of L.A. County kids are vaccinated, months after COVID shots became available.
- Why it’s so difficult to assess pandemic risks right now.
- California sends millions of COVID-19 tests to schools for the return from spring break.
- Studies link COVID-19 infection with increased risk of new diabetes diagnosis.
- Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J face shareholder pressure to broaden vaccine access.
- Shanghai to put 25 million in a staggered COVID lockdown.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 10:45

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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:

Experts worry how U.S. will see the next COVID surge coming.

Airlines for an end to the mask mandate for travel.

We know about long COVID. Should there be a medium COVID?

Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 25, 2022 – Experts Worry About Next COVID-19 Surge, Airlines Push For End Of Mask Mandates
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:
- Experts worry how U.S. will see the next COVID surge coming.
- Airlines for an end to the mask mandate for travel.
- We know about long COVID. Should there be a medium COVID?
- Evidence grows that vaccines lower the risk of getting long COVID.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 11:17

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology and community health sciences at UCLA.

Topics today include:

Moderna will seek emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 6 years old.

One in three U.S. COVID-19 cases now caused by BA.2 Omicron subvariant.

Dr. Anthony Fauci doubtful BA.2 will cause new surge.

LAUSD dropped mask mandates for students on Wednesday.

Should airlines continue with mask mandates?

WHO warns European countries lifted restrictions too soon.

Scientists look for method to test for efficacy of COVID-19 antibodies.

How effective should a pediatric vaccine be?

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 24, 2022 – Moderna Seeks Authorization For Pediatric Vaccine, One In Three U.S. Cases Now BA.2 Omicron Subvariant
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology and community health sciences at UCLA.

Topics today include:
- Moderna will seek emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 6 years old.
- One in three U.S. COVID-19 cases now caused by BA.2 Omicron subvariant.
  
  Dr. Anthony Fauci doubtful BA.2 will cause new surge.
- LAUSD dropped mask mandates for students on Wednesday.
- Should airlines continue with mask mandates?
- WHO warns European countries lifted restrictions too soon.
- Scientists look for method to test for efficacy of COVID-19 antibodies.
- How effective should a pediatric vaccine be?
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 18:03

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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:

Dr. Anthony Fauci: uptick in cases likely due to BA.2 subvariant of Omicron.

New study sheds light on BA.2’s recent success.

L.A. Times: Omicron surge hit SoCal harder than the rest of the state.

The unclear future of additional booster shots.

Could the BAFTA weekend have caused an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the entertainment industry?

As mask requirements ease, teens find themselves anxious on whether to continue masking.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 21, 2022 – BA.2 Omicron Subvariant’s Recent Success, The Unclear Future Of Additional Booster Shots
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:
- Dr. Anthony Fauci: uptick in cases likely due to BA.2 subvariant of Omicron.
  
  New study sheds light on BA.2’s recent success.
- L.A. Times: Omicron surge hit SoCal harder than the rest of the state.
- The unclear future of additional booster shots.
- Could the BAFTA weekend have caused an uptick in COVID-19 cases in the entertainment industry?
- As mask requirements ease, teens find themselves anxious on whether to continue masking.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 13:41

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Tara Vijayan, associate professor of infectious diseases and medical director of antimicrobial stewardship at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Topics today include:

Moderna asks the F.D.A. to authorize a second booster for all adults.

Europe’s rising caseloads could foreshadow a second Omicron surge in the U.S.

Overwhelmed by Omicron, Hong Kong runs out of space to bury its dead.

This key indicator could determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the U.S.

Study reveals likely reason for the “stealth” variant’s recent success.

More than 30 companies to start making generic versions of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill.

Ivermectin did not reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations in largest trial to date.

The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot.

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 18, 2022 – Moderna Wants A Second Booster For All Adults, What Europe’s Rise In Omicron Cases Means For The U.S.
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Tara Vijayan, associate professor of infectious diseases and medical director of antimicrobial stewardship at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Topics today include:
- Moderna asks the F.D.A. to authorize a second booster for all adults.
- Europe’s rising caseloads could foreshadow a second Omicron surge in the U.S.
  
  Overwhelmed by Omicron, Hong Kong runs out of space to bury its dead.
  
  This key indicator could determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the U.S.
  
  Study reveals likely reason for the “stealth” variant’s recent success.
- More than 30 companies to start making generic versions of Pfizer’s COVID-19 pill.
- Ivermectin did not reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations in largest trial to date.
- The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot.
This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
Listen 17:50

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In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Paul Adamson, infectious diseases physician and assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Topics today include:

Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon.

WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases are rising.

Israeli study: Second COVID booster shot does little to stop Omicron.

French study: Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is safe in people with prior myocarditis.

The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot.

Does COVID-19 cause diabetes?

This program is made possible in part by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, a private corporation funded by the American people.
March 17, 2022 – Deaths Fall Worldwide But Cases Are Rising, Scientists Propose Rebooting Goal Of Vaccinating 70% Of World
In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Paul Adamson, infectious diseases physician and assistant clinical professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Topics today include:
- Scientists fear U.K. is easing coronavirus testing and monitoring too soon.
- WHO: New COVID deaths fell 17% last week, but cases are rising.
- Israeli study: Second COVID booster shot does little to stop Omicron.
- French study: Pfizer’s COVID vaccine is safe in people with prior myocarditis.
- The goal: Vaccinate 70% of the world against COVID. Scientists are proposing a reboot.
- Does COVID-19 cause diabetes?
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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