In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Cedars-Sinai Medical Group Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Catherine Le.

Topics today include:

  • Pfizer and Moderna vaccines should be recommended over J&J, CDC panel says.
  • COVID-19 hospitalizations jump in Southern California as Omicron alarms grow.
  • L.A. County tightens rules for mega events as COVID case numbers rise.
  • Regeneron and AstraZeneca give mixed results on potency of coronavirus antibody cocktails against omicron.
  • Delta, Omicron cases could overwhelm hospitals within weeks.
  • Center Theatre Group’s performance of “A Christmas Carol” on Thursday was canceled over COVID-19 issues.
  • Upcoming UCLA men’s basketball game on Saturday canceled over COVID-19 issues.
  • CDC endorses schools’ coronavirus “test-to-stay” policies.

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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