April 6, 2022 – Second Booster Study, New Omicron Strain

In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Arthur Reingold, professor of epidemiology and Head of the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.

Topics today include:

• Israeli study finds second booster offered short-term protection against Omicron.

• Cases rise in San Diego and San Francisco.

  • Why haven’t cases risen throughout the United States?
• CA lifts its proof of vaccination for indoor mega events.
• United Kingdom detects omicron XE, a new variant.
• Risk management for immunocompromised people.
• COVID-19 concerns dropping in the United States.
• Recent clinical studies could lead to vaccines that are easier to store.
• NYT: FDA suspends Glaxo’s antibody drug.
• President Biden’s global COVID-19 summit postponed.

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