Today on Boston Public Radio:
Art Caplan updated listeners on the omicron variant of the coronavirus and the growing mental health crisis as the pandemic continues. Caplan is director of the division of medical ethics at the New York University School of Medicine.
Then, we asked listeners about tipping service workers and if the pandemic has changed their practices.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker talked about the new COVID-19 plans he announced earlier this week, including activating the National Guard to support hospitals and the status of an app that would verify vaccination. He also weighed in on Mayor Michelle Wu’s rent stabilization plans and the allocation of federal relief funds.
Then, we asked listeners their reactions to the latest news about the omicron variant and new pandemic regulations and precautions.
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu took questions from listeners on her new vaccine requirements in the city, her transportation goals and the distribution of free coronavirus test kits.
