

Osterholm Update
CIDRAP
A weekly report on the COVID-19 pandemic from infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH. Dr. Osterholm is the director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota and has spent a career investigating outbreaks. Since 2005, he has emphasized supply chain and other vulnerabilities and a critical need for pandemic preparedness. In this podcast, Dr. Osterholm dissects the latest COVID-19 news, data, and guidance.
CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
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Sep 16, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 69: A Whole New Ball Game
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the various mitigation strategies that are being used across the world to fight the Delta variant, President Biden's new vaccine mandate, outbreaks in children and schools, and the potential for a third or "booster" dose.</p>
<p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Sep 9, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 68: Recalculating Risk
<p>This week, Dr. Osterholm provides insight on the state of the pandemic in the US and internationally, the importance of keeping children safer as schools go back in session, and the risk of outdoor events for fully vaccinated individuals.</p>
<p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Russ's Beautiful "Place": <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/brothers-keeper-russ">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/brothers-keeper-russ</a></p>

Sep 2, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 67: You Can’t Run Out the Game Clock
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and abroad, evolving data on vaccines and their effectiveness, and schools in the age of Delta.</p>
<p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Listen to the standalone version of Mike's interview with Dr. Jena here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIy3SBqdawo</a></p>

Aug 26, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 66: Thank You, Dr. Jena
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the news of FDA granting full approval to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, updates on booster doses and the rationale being considered, and the need for updated guidance as schools reopen.</p>
<p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>View photos of Carl's beautiful place: <a href="https://adobe.ly/2juYXIb">https://adobe.ly/2juYXIb</a></p>
<p>Corsi Box: <a href="https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-filter-air-cleaner/">https://www.texairfilters.com/a-variation-on-the-box-fan-with-merv-13-f…</a></p>
<p>ASTM Standards for Face Coverings: <a href="https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/">https://www.astm.org/COVID-19/</a></p>

Aug 19, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 65: An Ongoing Tug of War
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the national and international picture, the announcement of third booster doses in the US, and challenges that can be anticipated as schools reopen.</p>
<p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Watch Rune's video of his beautiful place.The panoramic video shows the Møysalen mountain area, Vesterålen and Lofoten in northern Norway. The pictures are from one of the many beaches found in Lofoten: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18</a></p>

Aug 12, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 64: Straight Talk
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss major topics our listeners have been asking about, including vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity, masking, risks to children, and mandates.</p>
<p>Email your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>References:<br />
Delta Is Bad News for Kids by Katherine J. Wu (The Atlantic): <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-children/619712/">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-…</a></p>
<p>View Angela's (@MidModernMama) place of inspiration: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela</a></p>

Aug 5, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 63: Ebbs and Flows
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the ebbs and flows of this pandemic, the latest Delta-driven activity, breakthrough cases, and considerations for effective respiratory protection.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Jul 29, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 62: Untangling the Data
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the Delta variant and the surge in cases in the US, the new CDC recommendation for masking among vaccinated people, and answer a COVID query on breakthrough cases.</p>
<p>View a photo of Christian's beautiful place here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilderness">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilder…</a></p>

Jul 22, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 61: Divided by Delta
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and guest host Cory Anderson discuss the global and national impact of the delta variant, address misinformation about vaccines, discuss mixed messaging that has challenged public health, and answer a listener question about seasonality.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Jul 8, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 60: A Formidable Foe
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss our uncertain future with this virus, the patchwork of activity at the global level, what we might anticipate as the Delta variant grows in the US, and an update on booster doses.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>