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COVID in L.A.
COVID in L.A.
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COVID in L.A.
The daily COVID-19 update from KPCC and LAist, hosted by AirTalk's Larry Mantle.

About the Show

Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, we've had a daily segment on AirTalk devoted to bringing you the latest information about COVID-19, vaccines, and how the virus and pandemic have affected the lives of Southern Californians from the doctors, nurses, epidemiologists, and other medical professionals fighting the virus on the frontlines. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll speak with one of the experts on our rotating panel of guests who share their expertise with us each day.

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.

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Episodes
  • COVID in L.A.
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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.

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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. 

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  • COVID in L.A.
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    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: 



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

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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. 

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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. 

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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: 

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

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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: 




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

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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: 



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

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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: 



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

  • COVID in L.A.
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    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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Larry Mantle
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