Osterholm Update

<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> <p>Subscribe on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19">https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 activity in the US as the country&#039;s death toll surpasses 200,000, where we&#039;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>

<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>

<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&#039;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>

<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>