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

  • Apr 6 2022
  • Length: 19 mins
  • Podcast

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

  • Summary

  • 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.

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