

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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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>

Jun 24, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 59: Wrestling with Risk
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the "whack-a-mole" nature of this pandemic, the latest data on the delta variant and what it could mean moving forward, global vaccination strategies, and the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses.</p>
<p>Star Tribune Article: <a href="https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/">https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-…</a></p>
<p>STAT Article: <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/">https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-tr…</a></p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Jun 10, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 58: A Year at Sea
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international spread of COVID, the spread of the newest variant of concern, the ongoing virus origin controversy, the debate about immune passports, and a new segment on practical advice for listeners.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

May 27, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 57: Reading the Pitch
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what global activity might look like moving forward, the latest on the B1617.2 variant, hosting the Olympics during a pandemic, and the importance of monitoring and investigating breakthrough infections. </p>
<p>Email us at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Washington Post article: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unvaccinated-people/?itid=hp-top-table-main-0430b">https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unva…</a></p>

May 20, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 56: From Checkers to Chess
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss updates from around the world, remarkable declines across much of the US, the CDC's updated guidance related to masks, and considerations for maintaining public health credibility. COVID-19: Workers Need Respirators Fact Sheet from ACGIH: https://1lnfej4c7wie44voctzq1r57-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fact-Sheet_Workers-Need-Respirators.pdf Article by Peter Sandman and Jody Lanard: http://www.psandman.com/col/Corona48.htm Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Shop podcast and CIDRAP merchandise: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/shop</p>