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The War in Ukraine Daily

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Good, bad and ugly of the pandemic right now. Plus, struggling with a return to normal.

June 30, 2021 21:51 - 28 minutes

The good, bad and ugly of the pandemic as it stands right now in the U.S. People, especially those who've recovered from COVID-19, are having a tough time getting back to their normal pre-pandemic lives. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Celebrating independence from COVID by traveling on July 4th. Plus, mask confusion again in LA.

June 29, 2021 22:01 - 24 minutes

Roads and airports will be packed this long holiday weekend as millions of people look to travel after spending last July 4th stuck at home. LA County health officials lifted mandatory mask wearing in most places but now recommend wearing them indoors again even if you're vaccinated. What should people do? Dentists are busier than ever as people look to get their teeth fixed now that masks are coming off. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyi...

Is the Delta variant a major threat to the unvaccinated? Plus, the pandemic has made us all rude and awkward.

June 23, 2021 22:01 - 22 minutes

The Delta variant threatens to infect every unvaccinated person in the U.S. A "quarantine tent" could protect airline passengers from a sick person in mid-flight. People are having trouble being nice to each other now that things are getting back to normal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pandemic got you down? Quit your job. Plus, small businesses struggle to hang on.

June 21, 2021 22:01 - 18 minutes

The pandemic is changing the labor market and people are no longer afraid to quit their jobs. American Airlines is now canceling flights because of a labor shortage related to the pandemic. Small businesses struggle to hang on in the pandemic especially when giants like Amazon are doing better than ever. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-haulers face mental health problems. Plus, feeling weird with no mask.

June 18, 2021 22:00 - 28 minutes

More and more people are ripping off their masks. Are you one of them? Does it feel weird? If so, you're not alone. COVID long-haulers are developing mental health issues that have led to suicide in at least one case. A major player on Wall Street is telling its New York workers they're headed back to the office this Fall whether they like it or not. The pandemic crushes the dreams of a restaurant owner but she plans to bounce back stronger than ever. To learn more about listener data and o...

Developing drug treatments to fight COVID-19. Plus, the common cold is coming back strong.

June 17, 2021 21:54 - 17 minutes

The Biden administration says it's spending a few billion dollars now to develop COVID-19 treatments. The common cold is coming back quickly. The pandemic could push more lawmakers to support a Medicare-for-all plan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was COVID-19 in the U.S. before 2020? Plus, can Californians quit their masks?

June 16, 2021 21:49 - 11 minutes

A new study suggests COVID-19 was in the U.S. even before the first confirmed cases. California opens up again but will people drop their masks now? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

California reopens as the Delta variant spreads. Plus, COVID outbreaks disrupt shipping from Asia.

June 15, 2021 21:56 - 27 minutes

CDC now labels the Delta variant as a "variant of concern." California reopens today...mostly. More supply chain issues will lead to shipping delays from Asia. Dodger Stadium will host sell-out crowds once again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Reason for hope ahead despite another grim milestone. Plus, will mask-wearers be shamed now?

June 14, 2021 22:41 - 25 minutes

The U.S. is about to hit 600,000 COVID-19th deaths but there is room for optimism moving forward. California reopens tomorrow but the rules might not be so clear. People wearing masks might soon be the ones who are shamed. But should they be? Airports are getting busier and busier. The pandemic could cause a surge in enrollment of kindergarten students this Fall. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about ...

Vaccine-related heart inflammation seen in young people. Plus, will supply chain issues ruin back-to-school shopping?

June 11, 2021 22:27 - 16 minutes

Doctors are finding that the Pfizer and Moderna COVID vaccines are causing a higher number of cases of heart inflammation in young adults and teenagers. Back-to-school shopping could be a little difficult coming up due to supply chain issues. Restaurants across the country are getting back to normal but problems like finding workers are making for bumpy reopenings. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more abou...

mRNA technology could be key to stopping HIV and other diseases. Plus, people don't trust others and the pandemic might be to blame.

June 10, 2021 22:52 - 32 minutes

mRNA technology in the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines could hold the key to fighting other diseases. The pandemic might have made even more people feel lonely and not having trust in others. California lifts most of its pandemic rules on June 15th but will people still keep their masks on voluntarily? People are struggling to lose weight or keep it off as the pandemic winds down. Starbucks is the latest major company suffering from shortages and supply chain issues. To learn more about listene...

Coronavirus Daily: Beware of the Delta variant -- Re-do for workplace masking rules in California -- Can summer school make up the pandemic-fueled academic achievement gap?

June 09, 2021 23:13 - 18 minutes

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U.S. set to fail President Biden's vaccination goal. Plus, can you trust the Pentagon with your medical information?

June 08, 2021 21:53 - 16 minutes

The U.S. is on track to fail to reach President Biden's vaccination goal. He wants 70% of adults to get at least one shot by July 4th. What happens if the country can't get there? The massive vaccination effort is raising privacy concerns and questions whether public health agencies and even the Pentagon can be trusted with your personal and medical information. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about y...

More teens in the hospital with COVID. Plus, California tries its own vaccine lottery.

June 04, 2021 21:51 - 22 minutes

New study finds increased rates of COVID hospitalizations for teenagers. The CDC says this shows they need to be vaccinated. California is the next state to try a vaccine lottery program. Do this and other incentive programs really work to increase vaccination rates? The economy seems to be recovering well from the pandemic but will inflation slow things down? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Has the U.S. defeated COVID-19? Plus, is the pandemic to blame for surging home prices?

June 02, 2021 21:51 - 12 minutes

COVID cases, deaths and hospitalizations are dropping quickly in the U.S. But much of the rest of the world is still struggling to gain control over the virus. Does that mean it'll come back around and hit the U.S. hard again? The pandemic might be partially to blame for surging home prices across the country. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adch...

Workers sue over vaccination requirement at a hospital! Plus, Summer camp mask rules change.

June 01, 2021 22:21 - 29 minutes

CDC issues new mask rules for Summer camps. Kids can ditch them outdoors but indoors will depend on whether someone is vaccinated. A group of hospital workers in Houston is suing over a vaccination requirement. California will keep its mask mandate in place for workers over questions about verifying if workers are vaccinated. Movie theaters are making a big comeback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more ab...

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky: A bright future is ahead. Plus, working from home permanently might be problematic.

May 27, 2021 22:05 - 26 minutes

CDC Director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, talks vaccines, masks and what life will look like after the pandemic officially ends. Letting people work from home part or all of the time sounds good in theory but businesses are finding out it's full of problems. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will we really need a booster shot? Plus, questions about kids and vaccines answered.

May 26, 2021 21:58 - 21 minutes

A CDC advisory panel will look into whether people should get a vaccine booster shot. But will these boosters really be needed? Parents have concerns about getting their older kids vaccinated. A top pediatrician answers questions and tries to ease concerns. United Airlines offers lots of money for pilots to get vaccinated. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastcho...

U.S. hits big vaccination milestone. Plus, no more kissing and cuddling chickens.

May 25, 2021 21:56 - 17 minutes

Half of American adults are now fully vaccinated. What are the next steps to push that number even higher? People are looking for bigger homes now so they can live with more family members. The pandemic craze over backyard chicken coops is now leading to Salmonella problems. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

COVID survivor leaves the hospital after more than seven months. Plus, dating apps use vaccines to hook people up.

May 21, 2021 22:01 - 23 minutes

A man suffering from COVID complications is given a 50/50 chance to live in southern California. Now, he's out of the hospital after more than seven months. Scientists find what might be another coronavirus. The White House teams up with dating apps to try to boost vaccination numbers. More people are taking their clothes to professional cleaners now that offices are opening back up. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy ...

You might need a third COVID shot soon. Plus, businesses question whether to roll back COVID restrictions at work.

May 20, 2021 22:09 - 21 minutes

A COVID booster shot could be ready in a few months but will we really need to get it? California regulators may roll back workplace restrictions like mask requirements. Businesses are navigating new CDC recommendations while concerned about people getting sick at work. Demand is growing to fly again. Can airlines handle a Summer surge of vaccinated travelers? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about you...

Racial disparities in vaccination rates. Plus, workers will be asked about vaccination status in one California county.

May 19, 2021 22:04 - 26 minutes

Despite the number of vaccine doses and ease of availability, racial disparities still exist when it comes to vaccination rates. Santa Clara County in northern California is requiring businesses to ask if workers have been vaccinated. Farmers are recovering after getting hit hard early in the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anxiety grows over ditching the mask. Plus, deaths of despair on the rise.

May 18, 2021 21:55 - 22 minutes

Anxiety is growing over the idea of ditching the mask indoors. A new poll shows support for proof of vaccination at places like stadiums and concerts. The pandemic might be leading to more Deaths of Despair. Renting a car is getting tougher and more expensive because of the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nurses slam new CDC mask guidelines. Plus, traffic sucks again.

May 17, 2021 21:55 - 23 minutes

A big nurses union speaks out against the new CDC mask recommendations. A doctor answers the most common questions surrounding the vaccines. Traffic is getting bad again in big cities but the morning commutes remain on the smoother side. Lipstick sales could boom now that people will be taking off their masks in public. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoice...

NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins praises new CDC mask guidelines. Plus, pressure grows on workers to enforce remaining mask rules.

May 14, 2021 22:05 - 31 minutes

NIH Director Dr. Francis Collins talks masks, CDC guidelines and the vaccinated vs. the unvaccinated. Maybe businesses should stop taking people's temperatures. Pressure builds on workers and security to enforce mask mandates after revised CDC guidelines. The economy seems to be bouncing back from the pandemic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adc...

CDC says ditch the indoor mask if you're vaccinated. Plus, get vaccinated and win $1 million.

May 13, 2021 21:57 - 17 minutes

The CDC changes its mask guidelines, saying it's ok for vaccinated people to ditch their masks in most indoor settings. The revised CDC guidelines could raise big legal issues and challenges as businesses try to figure out who is and who isn't vaccinated. Ohio is offering $1 million to a few people who get vaccinated, taking incentives to a whole new level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your a...

COVID-19 strikes out vaccinated Yankees. Plus, a Chick-fil-A sauce shortage.

May 12, 2021 22:08 - 23 minutes

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases hit the New York Yankees. Two coaches and a staffer test positive despite being vaccinated. Airline pilots are getting back to work and some are rusty which can be dangerous. Animal doctors are overwhelmed with furry patients thanks to the pandemic. The pandemic is leading to a sauce shortage at Chick-fil-A. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https...

Will parents stop their kids from getting vaccinated? Plus, people aren't showering as much now.

May 11, 2021 21:58 - 21 minutes

Kids ages 12 to 15 could get vaccinated within a week but will parents let them? Vaccine hesitancy is an issue with moms and dads. The pandemic has led to a shortage of rideshare drivers. That shortage is making Uber and Lyft rides more expensive. People working and staying home are skipping daily showers. Is that gross or a healthy thing to do? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. V...

Will we get to rip off our masks soon indoors? Plus, free beer could reduce vaccine hesitancy.

May 10, 2021 21:56 - 21 minutes

Indoor mask mandates could be the next restrictions eased. But that might depend on vaccination rates. One drug-maker is working on a combo shot of the flu vaccine and COVID vaccine booster. Buffalo is addressing vaccine hesitancy by offering free beer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cave Syndrome keeps people at home while society reopens. Plus, why are butt implants so popular during the pandemic?

May 07, 2021 21:57 - 29 minutes

More and more people are afraid to get back to normal. We explain what is now being called "Cave Syndrome." Social activities like weddings and proms are coming back. The pandemic has led to a surge in butt implants but why? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moderna booster fights off troublesome variants. Plus, vaccine timing concerns for kids.

May 06, 2021 22:04 - 29 minutes

The timing has to be right for kids and the COVID-19 vaccine. Moderna says its booster shot can fight off troublesome variants. The pandemic leads to political instability. Returning to work can be stressful--for your pets. Broadway is ready for a big comeback. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A predicted baby boom is a baby bust. Plus, a new vaccine might save struggling countries.

May 05, 2021 21:55 - 27 minutes

A new COVID-19 vaccine could help poor and developing countries get out of the pandemic. Pandemic-related weight gain is a real thing. No pandemic baby boom in the U.S. A flower shortage caused by the pandemic right before Mother's Day. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Biden administration on vaccine doses: Use it or lose it! Plus, should the U.S. share its vaccine doses with struggling countries?

May 04, 2021 21:52 - 23 minutes

The Biden administration is changing its vaccine distribution plan. Will it lead to more shots into arms? Should the U.S. ship more vaccine doses to struggling countries? A city in southern California is already planning on how to best distribute Pfizer vaccines for kids. The pandemic could make telemedicine permanent for pets. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podca...

Maybe herd immunity is impossible. Plus, a hospital forces its workers to get vaccinated.

May 03, 2021 22:13 - 21 minutes

Herd immunity in the U.S. may never happen. Pfizer applies for Emergency Use Authorization of its vaccine for 12 to 15-year-olds. Clinical trials looked very promising. A hospital in Houston is requiring all workers to be vaccinated. Will other hospitals follow? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will COVID-19 spoil my chicken sandwich? Plus, are U.S. military troops hesitant to get a vaccine shot?

April 30, 2021 22:22 - 26 minutes

The pandemic might be responsible for a chicken shortage right now. Is there enough gasoline supply to meet demand as more people drive and travel again? The U.S. economy is making a strong comeback. Many U.S. military troops haven't gotten vaccinated yet. Why are they hesitant? Disneyland opens up again. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did a lawmaker really ask if tracking chips are in vaccines? Plus, obesity and COVID-19 danger.

April 29, 2021 21:59 - 23 minutes

Even just a few extra pounds could put a person at a much higher risk of getting hit hard by COVID. A lawmaker asks if tracking chips are in the vaccines. Does he really believe that or was he just making a point about conspiracy theories? Grandparents are traveling again and sharing the experience with their grandkids. The pandemic could lead to robot servers at restaurants. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...

Can I pour myself a glass of wine or beer after my vaccine shot? Plus, COVID-19 might stick around forever.

April 28, 2021 21:58 - 24 minutes

India is now the world's COVID hotspot. We look into why the country is getting hit so hard. Is it safe to drink alcohol right after getting a vaccine shot? COVID-19 might be around for a long time even after the pandemic is declared over. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No more masks outdoors if you're fully vaccinated. Plus, family reunions make a comeback thanks to vaccines.

April 27, 2021 21:54 - 26 minutes

The CDC issues new mask guidance. If you're fully vaccinated, you don't have to wear a mask outdoors in most cases. We talk to vaccinators--the people who actually put needles into arms--to learn what they see everyday and how they feel about being part of the way out of this pandemic. Vaccines are leading to more family reunions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://po...

Johnson & Johnson vaccine skepticism on the rise. Plus, should I skip a second vaccine dose?

April 26, 2021 22:05 - 27 minutes

More people are skeptical now of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. More people are also skipping out on their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. A doctor explains what we can learn from the pandemic to prevent the same mistakes from happening again. New numbers show a higher death rate in 2020 in the U.S. than when the Spanish Flu circulated 100 years ago. Japan issues more lockdowns. So what will happen to the Olympics? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices vi...

Johnson & Johnson vaccine is coming back. Plus, COVID infections surge globally but not in the U.S.

April 23, 2021 21:56 - 24 minutes

While the U.S. is managing the pandemic well at the moment, infections around the rest of the world are on the rise, fueled by a massive surge in India. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine could be back soon in the U.S. California's two public university systems are requiring students to be vaccinated. The Oscars during a pandemic. Do people even care? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Working from home really does work. Plus, vaccinating pregnant women appears safe and effective.

April 22, 2021 21:59 - 20 minutes

New research shows working from home is boosting productivity. A clinical trial shows promise when it comes to vaccinating pregnant women. California went from COVID hotspot to having the lowest infection rate in the mainland U.S. What changed so dramatically? Airlines are making a big comeback as more people get vaccinated. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastc...

Should we still wear masks outdoors? Plus, another variant is found that could cause trouble.

April 21, 2021 22:10 - 29 minutes

Is now the time to get rid of outdoor mask mandates? Another variant is found that could cause problems. Can doctors and health officials ever convince vaccine holdouts to get a shot? How will history remember this pandemic? Will it even be talked about in 100 years? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Global herd immunity may be years away? Plus, J&J vaccine distribution is set to resume.

April 19, 2021 22:01 - 28 minutes

  COVID vaccines shots are going into lots of arms. The CDC says nearly half off all adults in the U-S have received at least one dose. It also says an average of 3-point-2 million doses are being administered each day. Does it mean we're on track for herd immunity soon? Dr. Robert Kim-Farley, professor of epidemiology & community healthy sciences at UCLA.  Dr. Anthony Fauci says a decision on whether to resume vaccinating people with the Johnson & Johnson shots will probably come by Friday....

Is it rude to ask someone if they've been vaccinated? Plus, people are getting anxious to return to work.

April 16, 2021 22:23 - 18 minutes

The Biden Administration says the U.S. is setting up a $1.7 billion national network to identify and track worrisome coronavirus variants and mutations whose spread could trigger another pandemic wave.  Should you ask someone if they've been vaccinated? We explore vaccine etiquette. Lots of people are anxious to return to the office rather than work home. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad ...

A third vaccine shot!? Really? Plus, pandemic burnout is a growing problem.

April 15, 2021 21:56 - 22 minutes

You might need another vaccine shot soon. Pfizer's CEO says a third shot could be required within a year. Pandemic burnout is real and impacting many people. What can be done to deal with this? Sports venues are open again in LA. Staples Center has some very strict rules that are upsetting women and disabled people. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.co...

Can empty middle seats stop COVID on airlines? Plus, restaurants struggle to find workers as they reopen.

April 14, 2021 22:02 - 26 minutes

A CDC study makes the case for empty middle seats on airlines. Restaurants are reopening with full capacity but there's a shortage of food industry workers right now. Contact tracing and COVID-19 exposure apps aren't as popular as developers thought. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Johnson & Johnson vaccine trouble. Will this spoil vaccination efforts? Plus, why is Michigan America's COVID hotspot?

April 13, 2021 22:06 - 29 minutes

U.S. health officials recommend a temporary pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over blood clot concerns. Will this disrupt vaccination efforts? And will this scare people away from getting a vaccine shot? We look into why COVID-19 is surging in Michigan. Great Britain is opening back up. Will its efficient vaccination effort prevent another surge? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choi...

Can cases and vaccinations both increase at the same time? Plus, grocery shopping is a whole different experience now.

April 12, 2021 21:55 - 23 minutes

Headlines about the vaccines and the South African variant might not tell the whole story. Two different realities in America--surge of cases in several states and vaccinations picking up momentum. Grocery shopping has changed in many ways since the pandemic started. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is it safe to return to ballparks? Roller skates are roaring back during the pandemic.

April 09, 2021 21:34 - 24 minutes

Get your peanuts and cracker jacks ready. Baseball is back, and finally fans can watch their favorite team play in person. But is it safe to watch a ball game at an outdoor stadium with thousands of other fans? Dr. Donald Milton is a professor of environmental health & airborne viral transmission at the University of Maryland School of Public Health. American intelligence agencies periodically put out a report peering into the future. It's called the "Global Trends" report. And the new one i...

J&J vaccine is having supply bottlenecks. Plus, being single and ready to mingle in the envisioned post-COVID era.

April 08, 2021 22:03 - 18 minutes

In the aftermath of 15 million doses of Johnson & Johnson's COVID vaccine having to be thrown out thanks to a manufacturing mishap, J&J doses will be scarce at mass vaccination sites in California and across the country. Dr. Bruce Y. Lee is executive director of Public Health Informatics, Computational & Operations Research. Variants of the coronavirus are circulating throughout the U-S. And now there's a new "double mutant" COVID strain that has emerged in California. WBBM's Jim Gudas spoke...

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