Approval to moderna s vaccine for use in people 18 and older. shots have previously been administered under an emergency use authorization. this afternoon the c.d.c. published a study out of los angeles county showing during the omicron surge, 3.6 times the infection rates of those who were fully vaccinated with the booster. and hospitalization rates were 23 times greater for the unvaccinated. the protection was less dramatic for people who were vaccinated without a booster shot. nevertheless, according to the study, vaccinations still offered strong protection, both against infection and hospitalizations. back to you. sandra: jonathan live in atlanta, thank you. trace. trace: we are watching the briefing room for new developments as the white house finds itself on the defense after jen psaki s crime comments and seem to dismiss concerns