

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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Apr 14, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 99: A Time for Humility
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in China, Europe, and the US; new data on a fourth dose of the vaccine; the recent VRBPAC meeting; and a COVID query about rapid at-home testing.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a><br />
Shelby's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/shelbys-beautiful-place</p>

Apr 7, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 98: A Stay-Tuned Moment
<p>In "A Stay-Tuned Moment," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss cases in China, the BA2 subvariant in Europe and the US, and the consequences of ending testing and surveillance programs at this point in the pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on avian influenza and shares another beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Mar 31, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 97: This Virus Isn't Done with Us
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm assesses the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, provides insight on the new FDA guidelines on fourth doses and monoclonal antibodies, and answers a COVID query about cases and deaths in Africa.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Margi's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/margi-beautiful-place</p>

Mar 24, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 96: A Familiar Uncertainty
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US, Europe, and the Western Pacific region, vaccines in children under the age of 5, and the new data on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Martha's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/marthas-beautiful-place</p>
<p>Transcript now available: cidrap.umn.edu/ep-96-transcript</p>

Mar 17, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 95: Expect the Unexpected
<p>In "Expect the Unexpected," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rise in cases in Europe and the Western Pacific Region and what that could mean for the United States. Dr. Osterholm also provides insight on the COVID situation in Ukraine and answers a COVID query on if and when a fourth dose of vaccine will be needed.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

Mar 10, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 94: The Next Normal
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm discusses the Roadmap for Living with COVID-19 and what our next normal could look like, the state of the pandemic in China, the United States, and around the world, and ways that immunocompromised people can protect themselves in indoor settings.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a><br />
A Roadmap for Living with COVID: <a href="https://www.covidroadmap.org/">https://www.covidroadmap.org/</a><br />
How did this many deaths become normal? (Ed Yong): <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/03/covid-us-death-rate/626972/">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/03/covid-us-death-rate/…</a></p>

Mar 3, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 93: What the World Needs
<p>In "What the World Needs," Dr. Osterholm discusses the new CDC guidance, provides an update on the trajectory of the pandemic nationally and internationally, discusses new data on vaccine efficacy in 5- to 11-year-olds, examines new research on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, and answers a COVID Query about Ukraine. </p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a><br />
Sheree's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/sherees-beautiful-place</p>

Feb 24, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 92: Shifting Baselines
<p>In "Shifting Baselines," Dr. Osterholm covers the trajectory of the pandemic amidst a decline in cases, the BA2 subvariant, hospitalizations in children, and his decision to return to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Michael's Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/michaels-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/michaels-beautiful-place</a></p>
<p>Transcript: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-92-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-92-transcript</a></p>

Feb 17, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 91: The Decline of Omicron
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the low uptake of antiviral treatments, the newest data on booster doses, and how the rest of the Omicron surge might play out in the US and globally.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Paul's Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/pauls-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/pauls-beautiful-place</a></p>
<p>Transcript: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-91-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-91-transcript</a></p>

Feb 10, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 90: A Pandemic of Lost Trust
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the decline in Omicron cases in the US and internationally, what we know about the BA2 subvariant, and the mistakes that have been made in communicating about masks and vaccines to the public.</p>
<p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>
<p>Transcript now available: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-90-transcript">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-90-transcript</a></p>
<p>Diane's Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/dianes-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/dianes-beautiful-place</a></p>
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