Osterholm Update

<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&#039;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>

<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>

<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>

<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>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall go over the latest COVID-19 activity in the United States and around the world, the critical importance of vaccine safety, responding effectively to misinformation, and the role that face shields play in this pandemic. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Register to attend next week&#039;s LIVE podcast recording:<br /> <a href="https://osterholmupdate.eventbrite.com">https://osterholmupdate.eventbrite.com</a></p> <p>Commentary in The Guardian:<br /> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/04/coronavirus-pandemic-wave-wildfire">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/04/coronavirus-pande…</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what the fall might look like in the United States, the CDC&#039;s guidelines on reopening schools, the latest developments in vaccines, challenges related to testing for COVID-19, and the effectiveness of cleaning and hand washing in reducing transmission. </p> <p>The Atlantic - Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of Time:<br /> <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/scourge-hygiene-theater/614599/?utm_source=feed">https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/scourge-hygiene-theat…</a></p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 trends in the United States, guidance for schools looking to reopen, questions regarding the durability of SARS-CoV-2 immunity, and clarify CIDRAP&#039;s position on cloth face coverings. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss considerations for reopening schools in the Fall, the concept of superspreaders and their role in the transmission of COVID-19, and recent statements regarding vaccines and masks.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the continued increase in cases throughout much of the United States, how other countries have managed the pandemic, the latest on aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2, and the just released CIDRAP Viewpoint on COVID-19 surveillance. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss surging cases in the United States, the challenge of testing and tracing in hot spots, hugging in the midst of a pandemic, and news about a swine flu strain with pandemic potential.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>