In our continuing series looking at the latest medical research and news on COVID-19, Larry Mantle speaks with Dr. Shruti Gohil, professor of medicine and associate medical director for epidemiology and infection prevention at UC Irvine’s School of Medicine.

Topics today include: 

• COVID-19 and the Super Bowl:  

  • COVID-19 protocols for fans. 
  • Poll shows Californians more cautious about COVID-19 ahead of the Super Bowl.  
  • Hosting a Super Bowl viewing party? Here are some COVID-19 safety tips. 
• With Omicron in retreat, L.A. may start to scrap its mask requirements next week. 
• L.A. and Orange counties post highest COVID-19 death rates in 11 months. 
• California to debate mandating COVID-19 vaccines at all workplaces. 
• Coronavirus can destroy the placenta and lead to stillbirths. 
• Daily COVID-19 numbers. 

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