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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May 19, 2022 • 0sec
Tougher than Rocket Science
<p>In "Tougher than Rocket Science," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the approval of booster doses for 5-11 year olds in the U.S., and the duration of infectiousness from SARS-CoV-2. </p>
May 12, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 103: Words Matter
<p>In "Words Matter," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, COVID "relapses" in patients taking Paxlovid, the significance of recent comments made by government officials regarding the current state of the pandemic, and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners. </p>
May 5, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 102: Choose Your Own Path
<p>In "Choose Your Own Path," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, address recent comments about future COVID surges in the US, and answer a non-COVID query about pediatric hepatitis cases. Dr. Osterholm also provides some insight into how he has been handling the transition into a new normal and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners. </p>
Apr 28, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 101: Class in Complicated Times
<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in China, South Africa, and the U.S.; the latest data on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query about fourth doses of mRNA vaccines and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners. </p>
Apr 21, 2022 • 0sec
Episode 100: You Can't Stop the Wind
<p>In our 100th episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of mask mandates on public transportation, and how to assess the risk posed by emerging variants, like the new Omicron sublineages. They also discuss a COVID query on wastewater testing and share some special thoughts and messages to commemorate our 100th regular episode. </p>
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>
