Osterholm Update

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the many states beginning to reopen, the strategy being pursued in Sweden, the challenges and reality of a COVID-19 vaccine, and theories that the virus came from a lab.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>STAT news article on vaccines:<br /> <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/06/mounting-promises-on-covid-vaccines/">https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/06/mounting-promises-on-covid-vaccines/</a></p> <p>CIDRAP story on coronavirus conspiracies:<br /> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/05/scientists-exactly-zero-evidence-covid-19-came-lab">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/05/scientists-exactly-…</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss future scenarios for COVID-19 based on previous pandemics, the shifting epidemiology of the disease and those it infects, and the possibility of college students returning to campus in the fall. </p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Contribute to our crowdfunding campaign: <a href="http://c-fund.us/rjk">http://c-fund.us/rjk</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest information on immunity following recovery from COVID-19, outbreaks among employees of food and meat processing facilities, the role of pets in the pandemic, and the public&#039;s perspective on social distancing.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Donate to our crowdfunding efforts: <a href="http://c-fund.us/rjk">http://c-fund.us/rjk</a></p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss guidelines the White House issued for reopening the country, the theory and practice of contact tracing, and the misconception that COVID-19 will go away after one wave of infection.</p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss guidelines the White House issued for reopening the country, the theory and practice of contact tracing, and the misconception that COVID-19 will go away after one wave of infection.</p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss whether the US is nearing an apex in COVID-19 cases, what it may look like to “reopen” the country, a reality check regarding widespread testing, and what to make of the constant stream of new information and research findings.</p>

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the COVID-19 situation in the US, the potential for subsequent waves of infection, racial and gender disparities in reported cases, and the use of masks by the public.</p>

<p>In this episode of Osterholm Update: COVID-19, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and elsewhere, the US national response, the “war zone” situation in overstretched hospitals, and the leadership of the WHO thus far.</p>

<p>In the first episode of Osterholm Update: COVID-19, Dr. Osterholm and co-host Chris Dall discuss how we got here and what to expect in the weeks and months to come. We also discuss potential immunity after infection with the coronavirus, testing shortages, and finally, how we can support each other and be good neighbors in this new world.</p>