

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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Jan 21, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 40: An Imperfect Storm
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest information on SARS-CoV-2 variants, estimates as to just how much of the US population might have some immunity to the virus, and the current supply and demand of vaccines.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Listen to the rendition of 'Hail Mary' submitted by Ruth and her choir members: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hail-mary-full-grace-audio">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hail-mary-full-grace-audio</a></p>
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Jan 14, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 39: Places We've Never Been Part 2
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the shifting baseline of COVID-19 in the US, the latest information on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, continued challenges complicating vaccine distribution, and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccines.</p>
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Jan 6, 2021 • 0sec
Episode 38: Places We've Never Been
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the rotating epidemiology of the pandemic in the US, updates on variants of the virus and what they might mean moving forward, and challenges with the last mile and the last inch of vaccine distribution.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
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<p>Read the Letter from Dr. Thayer Snyder: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/letter-teresa-thayer-snyder">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/letter-teresa-thayer-snyder</a></p>

Dec 25, 2020 • 0sec
Holiday Special: The Polar Express
<p>In this holiday special mini-sode, Dr. Osterholm reads the polar express to his grandkids. Happy Holidays from the Osterholm Update team! Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap</p>

Dec 23, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 37: Now Is the Time
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss reports of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from the UK and South Africa and potential implications, additional federal recommendations for vaccine prioritization, further information on vaccines for pregnant women, and the epidemiology of the pandemic heading into the holidays. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
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<p>Resources for COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy:<br />
<a href="https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19">https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/artic…</a><br />
<a href="https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement_12-1-20_(final).pdf">https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement…</a><br />
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine</a></p>

Dec 17, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 36: The Miracle in Brainerd
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 vaccines becoming vaccinations, forthcoming research related to the safety of vaccinating pregnant women, continued surges throughout much of the US, and guidance for having safe holidays. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p>
<p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

Dec 10, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 35: The Last Mile to the Last Inch
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 trends in the US and globally, the last mile and the critical last inch of the vaccine journey, and what we've learned about schools to this point.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p>
<p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

Dec 3, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 34: The Best of Times and the Worst of Times
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the status of COVID-19 in the US post-Thanksgiving, ACIP recommendations for how vaccine distribution should be prioritized, potential timelines for vaccine distribution, shortening quarantine, and how to talk to children about the pandemic. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p>
<p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

Nov 25, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 33: A Thanksgiving Perspective
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p>
<p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>

Nov 18, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 32: Stop Swapping Air
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
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<p>Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: <a href="https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/">https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/</a></p>
<p>Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: <a href="https://www.osterholmupdate.com/">https://www.osterholmupdate.com/</a></p>