You've probably seen the posts on social media from your loved ones, getting their COVID vaccinations or flashing their vaccine cards. Then you pause for a second and wonder how they were eligible to get vaccinated. And you're pretty sure that person cut the vaccine line. Those who did cut the line have set off some pretty heated debates among those closest to them. Carmel Shachar is executive director of the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology & Bioethics at Harvard Law ...
Mar 25, 2021•22 min
A new study finds COVID infections are rare in those who are fully vaccinated. People in Europe push back against COVID lockdowns and one government listened. Older people who are fully vaccinated are loving life and living it to the fullest 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...
Mar 24, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 250
Is the U.S. headed for an "avoidable" surge? Cases are on the rise in more than half of the states. Can aspirin keep people sick with COVID out of the hospital? AstraZeneca is basically accused of fudging its vaccine data here in the U.S. More and more people are traveling 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...
Mar 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 249
Madison Square Garden will require proof of vaccination to get into Knicks and Rangers games. AstraZeneca says its vaccine is 100% effective at preventing serious disease so when will it be approved in the U.S.? Where's the massive surge of Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses? Will white Republican men prevent herd immunity? Illinois finds a creative way to help businesses beat capacity restrictions while keeping workers and customers on the safer side. What changes to the shopping experience wi...
Mar 22, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 248
The CDC issues new social distancing recommendations for kids at school. Three feet is ok. The Oscars are hoping to avoid Zoom. Dentists are starting to see an increase of patients following a rough year. Will the stimulus money hitting bank accounts give the economy a big boost? 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...
Mar 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 247
A new study shows COVID re-infections are more on the rare side but less so if you're older. The California variant of the virus is now becoming the dominant strain here. Should we worry? Israel is now out with what are basically vaccine passports. They're called Green Passes. They let people go places where others gather like gyms and concerts. We get into the ethical questions that arise with vaccine passports. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.auda...
Mar 18, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 246
Doctors in Israel have found when pregnant women get COVID shots, their babies are born with ready-made COVID-fighting antibodies. The researchers believe that the find vindicates health officials’ call to pregnant women to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. Dr. Sherry Ross is an OB/GYN and Women’s Health Expert at Providence Saint John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. Mainland Europe is getting hit hard again by the coronavirus. Cases are going up and Italy is entering a third lockdown. Bl...
Mar 18, 2021•25 min
Moderna is now testing its vaccine on kids. The COVID variants might start in people with compromised immune systems. Church leaders are leading their congregations toward vaccine shots. The mayor of Miami Beach is worried about rowdy Spring Break partiers and super spreader events. Airlines are seeing more passengers but not always the kind they actually want. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad cho...
Mar 16, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 244
Cases, hospitalizations and deaths are still in the decline in the U.S. but is it premature to get excited? Could Spring Break derail progress? Europe is seeing another surge. Are variants to blame? A new study finds young kids don't need to stay six feet apart. Fear of needles might prevent lots of people from getting a vaccine shot. 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://podcast...
Mar 15, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 243
Millions of AstraZeneca doses are sitting in a warehouse in Ohio. Will the U.S. ever bother to use them? California Governor Gavin Newsom talks vaccines and easing COVID restrictions. The $1.9 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package is now law. Most Americans are getting money and there's a lot more to help the country recover economically 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 cho...
Mar 12, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 242
Today marks the one year anniversary of the WHO declaring COVID-19 a pandemic. We look into how people are coping who've lost loved ones. Pfizer and Moderna are working on booster vaccines to counter variants. Teachers face challenges as they return to the classrooms. Are we looking at another "Roaring 20s?" Some people are suffering from anxiety as they return to the old normal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mor...
Mar 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 241
Texas officially lifts all of its statewide COVID restrictions today. How will it all work out? A new study finds the U.K. variant is much deadlier than the original. The U.S. could soon be swimming in a vaccine surplus. Why has the flu almost vanished? A new website tries to keep vaccines from being wasted but it's now leading to equity concerns. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ht...
Mar 10, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 240
Developing countries in Africa and Asia have escaped the worst of the pandemic with lower death rates than in the developed world. Why is that the case? New research shows some long-haulers started with mild infections with little to no symptoms. One university in California offers to pay students to stay on campus during Spring Break to try to prevent a virus outbreak. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about yo...
Mar 09, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 239
Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us again to discuss the vaccines, variants and the possibility of another surge. The CDC finally issues recommendations for people who've been fully vaccinated. Disneyland will finally open again next month. Would you go? 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...
Mar 08, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 238
COVID-19 cases are beginning to plateau and even increase a bit in some parts of the U.S. What's going on? The C.D.C. has yet to issue guidance and recommendations for people who are fully vaccinated. So what can and can't they do? Why aren't we faster at making vaccines? We look into the production process. 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...
Mar 05, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 237
A variant in Brazil is wreaking havoc on the country and has scientists very concerned. Vaccine hunters are hanging around a drug store near you. Is "vaccine alarmism" scaring people away from a vaccine shot? More movie theaters are opening up. How is Hollywood reacting? 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...
Mar 04, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 236
Vaccine makers are having a tough time meeting their distribution targets. We'll look into the challenges they face. Lawmakers are pushing for people with asthma to get vaccine priority. Texas ends its state mask mandate. What will happen now? The CDC wants you to be ready for the Zombie Apocalypse. Seriously. 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...
Mar 03, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 235
Is mixed messaging from medical experts and government officials leading to more confusion and frustration? Dr. Anthony Fauci tries to end the "one-shot vs. two-shot" debate with the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Should Olympic athletes get priority when it comes to vaccines? Farm workers in California can get their vaccine shots but will fear of deportation keep many of them away? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn mo...
Mar 02, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 234
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is now being shipped across the U.S. It's only one shot and doesn't require deep freezing. Will this be a game-changer? California is offering big financial incentives to school districts to entice them to bring kids back to classrooms. Will it work? 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...
Mar 01, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 233
Adults younger than 65 who have health conditions will get vaccinated soon in California. But how will public health agencies make sure those in line really have medical issues? We'll look into possible vaccine fraud and whether people will really fake documents just to get a shot. The economy is showing some hopeful signs with more and more people getting vaccinated. Outdoor concerts and big music festivals might be coming back soon. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices v...
Feb 26, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 232
The downward trend in cases and number of people in the hospital seems to be flattening. Are the variants to blame? The vaccines might have surprising side effects for certain people. New research suggests indoor gyms can easily spread the virus. The pandemic is leading to a rise in credit card fraud and other scams. 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/adchoi...
Feb 25, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 231
Johnson & Johnson's single-dose COVID-19 vaccine gets a major boost from the FDA. The pandemic is taking a big toll on the mental health of kids who are now regularly dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and even suicidal thoughts. California looks to stop vaccine cheats as it expands who's eligible for a shot. Some people working from home now really miss their commutes. Maybe those commutes are actually beneficial. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: http...
Feb 24, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 230
Researchers worry about a California variant but should we be nervous, especially if vaccines will keep us out of the hospital? Rich people have found a new way to skip to the front of the vaccine line in California. The pandemic creates a shortage of research monkeys. Vaccinated senior citizens are traveling 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/adchoic...
Feb 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 229
The U.S. hits the dark milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths. Will we have to keep up the mask-wearing and social distancing for the next several months? COVID shaming is a growing problem in Canada. Why are people being so mean to their fellow neighbors? Vaccine envy is growing as the unvaccinated get jealous of those who've gotten their shots already. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Feb 22, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 228
The U.S. is struggling with vaccine distribution. But the recent deep freeze and icy weather isn't all to blame. The country could be closer to herd immunity that what many of us think. We're learning more about how scientists in Great Britain plan to get people sick with COVID-19 on purpose. 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...
Feb 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 227
Cases, hospitalizations, infection rates and deaths are all down across the U.S. What factors are driving this downward trend? A new study strengthens the argument to delay the second Pfizer vaccine dose to vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible. Johnson & Johnson's vaccine might require two doses instead of just one. The pandemic is impacting life expectancy in the U.S. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-...
Feb 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 226
Great Britain will infect people with COVID-19 on purpose. Don't worry though. The people are volunteering to get sick. Another tricky variant is found that could outsmart the vaccines. Will people keep up their cleaning and hygiene habits once the pandemic is 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...
Feb 17, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 225
The massive Winter storm could disrupt vaccine distribution across much of the country. Doctors are seeing more cases of an inflammatory syndrome in kids with COVID-19. Will Melbourne, Australia be successful with another strict lockdown? Will we ever escape the virus if billions of people around the world have to be vaccinated to achieve herd immunity? California and Florida had different approaches to the lockdown, so which was better? Rhode Island kept its schools open throughout the pandemic...
Feb 16, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 224
The CDC has new guidelines and recommendations for a phased reopening of schools. Some scientists think the virus won't go away and we'll just have to learn to live with it. California is working with health insurance companies for vaccine distribution. Why insurance companies? Smaller companies are creating lots of masks and other personal protective equipment but are having trouble selling them. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privac...
Feb 12, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 223
Vaccine distribution has been a big problem across the U.S. Why has it been such a challenge? Will Walgreens and CVS help speed up the vaccination rate? Teachers in California are demanding they move up the priority list for vaccinations so they can get back into the classrooms. The Biden administration considers domestic travel restrictions to try to stop the variants from spreading. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Lear...
Feb 11, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 222
