

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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Oct 15, 2020 • 0sec
Special Episode: Osterholm Update Live (October 2020)
<p>In this special live episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 activity in the US and around the world, then answer listener questions on blood type and the role it may play in COVID-19 infection, the Great Barrington Declaration, what reinfections might mean for vaccines, an update on Mama Kitty, and more.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Watch the live recording here: <a href="https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0">https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0</a></p>
<p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>

Oct 8, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 27: COVID in the Capital
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the outbreak of COVID-19 at the White House and the lessons it provides, the CDC's acknowledgement of airborne transmission, and advice on how to vote as safely as possible during a pandemic. </p>
<p>Watch next week's live recording of the podcast: <a href="https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0">https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0</a></p>
<p>Watch today's (10/8) webinar with the FDA Commissioner on the review process for vaccines: <a href="https://youtu.be/C75_eMnNvlc">https://youtu.be/C75_eMnNvlc</a></p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Support the podcast here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now</a></p>

Oct 1, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 26: Planes, Trains, or Automobiles?
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the changing demographics of new COVID-19 cases, the prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in the US, what the end of the pandemic might look like, and recommendations for traveling and gatherings as the holiday season approaches.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu</p>
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Sep 24, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 25: Ripple Effects
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 activity in the US as the country's death toll surpasses 200,000, where we're at with vaccines, the role of the CDC following its latest challenges, indirect downstream health impacts being caused by the pandemic, and advice for pet owners. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu</p>
<p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19">https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19</a></p>

Sep 17, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 24: Long-Haulers
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the need for leadership moving forward, lingering symptoms and conditions among long-haulers, the latest on different SARS-CoV-2 strains, and the importance of getting a flu vaccine as the fall and winter approaches.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu</p>
<p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19">https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19</a></p>

Sep 10, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 23: COVID-19 and Mental Health
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss news of a Phase 3 vaccine trial being put on hold, updates on the timeline for a safe and effective vaccine, the role of rapid antigen testing, and the pandemic's toll on mental health. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu</p>
<p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19">https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19</a></p>
<p>Daily Coronavirus Testing at Home? Many Experts Are Skeptical:<br />
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/health/coronavirus-rapid-test.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/health/coronavirus-rapid-test.html</a></p>
<p>Prevalence of Depression Symptoms in US Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic:<br />
<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770146">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770146</a></p>
<p>Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020:<br />
<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm">https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm</a></p>
<p>The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use:<br />
<a href="https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/">https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-o…</a></p>

Sep 3, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 22: Pregnancy in a Pandemic
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss herd immunity and the COVID-19 death toll, reports of more reinfections, what is known about pregnancy during the pandemic, and the critical need for data on vaccine safety and effectiveness before approval.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>How Our Brains Numb Us to COVID-19's Risks:<br />
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-risks-stop-seeming-so-scary/2020/08/21/09c286c4-cc49-11ea-bc6a-6841b28d9093_story.html">https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-risks-stop-seeming-so-scary…</a></p>

Aug 27, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 21: Crazy Days
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the impact that Sturgis and students returning to higher education might have on case numbers in the US, the critical need for quality and transparent regulatory science, and the first confirmed cases of reinfection with COVID-19.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Aug 20, 2020 • 0sec
Episode 20: Message Chaos
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss reports of increasing cases in parts of Europe, challenges that universities are facing as students return to campus, and mixed messaging on topics related to COVID-19 testing, herd immunity, and the flu vaccine. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Epistemic Trespassing:<br />
<a href="https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzx042">https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzx042</a></p>
<p>CIDRAP SMART Testing:<br />
<a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/cidrap-covid19-viewpoint-part3.pdf">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/cidrap-…</a></p>
<p>NYTimes Article on Herd Immunity:<br />
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/health/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/health/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html</a></p>

Aug 13, 2020 • 0sec
Special Episode: Osterholm Update Live
<p>In this special live episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 activity in the US and around the world, then answer listener questions on understanding immunity to SARS-CoV-2, advice on how to get quality information on the pandemic, the reliability of tests, and more.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Watch the live recording here:<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LXro9ffc5M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LXro9ffc5M</a></p>