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800,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Plus, the public school system in LA is backing off a vaccine mandate for students.
800,000 Americans have died from Covid-19. Plus, the public school system in LA is backing off a vaccine mandate for students.

Season 1 Episode 395

The pandemic has now taken the lives of 800,000 Americans. Did it have to be this bad?

And the second-largest public school district in the country is…

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Omicron's Winter of discontent. Plus, the pandemic puffs up inflation.
Omicron's Winter of discontent. Plus, the pandemic puffs up inflation.

Season 1 Episode 394

The omicron variant is still a mystery scientists and doctors are trying to unravel. Dr. Michael Osterholm explains what omicron means for the future…

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Booster shots for teenagers approved. Plus, California might be headed for another Winter surge.
Booster shots for teenagers approved. Plus, California might be headed for another Winter surge.

Season 1 Episode 393

The FDA and CDC approve Pfizer booster shots for older teenagers. Are they really needed?

California could be headed for another Winter surge.

The pand…

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Vaccine boosters could smash omicron. Plus, chewing gum might prevent COVID-19 infection.
Vaccine boosters could smash omicron. Plus, chewing gum might prevent COVID-19 infection.

Season 1 Episode 392

New research shows the vaccines are holding up well against omicron, especially the boosters.

Chewing gum is showing promise in killing coronavirus.

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Omicron--loud bark but little bite. Plus, a cream cheese shortage leaves bagels feeling naked.
Omicron--loud bark but little bite. Plus, a cream cheese shortage leaves bagels feeling naked.

Season 1 Episode 391

Doctors and scientists are learning more about the omicron variant. It seems to be more contagious but not as severe.

Pandemic-related supply chain pr…

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Another big worry about omicron. Plus, the common cold could protect against COVID-19.
Another big worry about omicron. Plus, the common cold could protect against COVID-19.

Season 1 Episode 390

More and more cases of the omicron variant are being found in the U.S. and the rest of the world. That's leading to a lot more concern and nervousnes…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Fighting COVID-19 one at-home test at a time. Plus, did omicron start in a rodent?
Fighting COVID-19 one at-home test at a time. Plus, did omicron start in a rodent?

President Biden announces new measures to fight COVID and the omicron variant. One calls for health insurance companies to reimburse people for at-ho…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Omicron in the U.S. Keep calm and carry on or panic and run?
Omicron in the U.S. Keep calm and carry on or panic and run?

Season 1 Episode 388

The omicron variant is now in the U.S. A person in San Francisco who was fully vaccinated arrived from South Africa. They're dealing with mild sympto…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Did omicron really originate in South Africa? Plus, Merck's COVID pill might be less than advertised.
Did omicron really originate in South Africa? Plus, Merck's COVID pill might be less than advertised.

Season 1 Episode 387

The origins of the omicron variant remain a mystery but it's possible it's been around for a while now.

Omicron is making stock market investors and t…

4 years, 3 months ago

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Omicron--the new variant of concern. How worried should we be?
Omicron--the new variant of concern. How worried should we be?

Season 1 Episode 386

The omicron variant is here. What is it? Where did it come from?

Can vaccines work against it?

Will travel bans be enough to stop its spread?

Can this v…

4 years, 3 months ago

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