In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the shifting baseline of COVID-19 in the US, the latest information on SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern, continued challenges complicating vaccine distribution, and side effects associated with the COVID-19 vaccines. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the rotating epidemiology of the pandemic in the US, updates on variants of the virus and what they might mean moving forward, and challenges with the last mile and the last inch of vaccine distribution. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap Read the Letter from Dr. Thayer Snyder: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/letter-teresa-thayer-snyder

In this holiday special mini-sode, Dr. Osterholm reads the polar express to his grandkids. Happy Holidays from the Osterholm Update team! Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss reports of new SARS-CoV-2 variants from the UK and South Africa and potential implications, additional federal recommendations for vaccine prioritization, further information on vaccines for pregnant women, and the epidemiology of the pandemic heading into the holidays. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap Resources for COVID-19 vaccines and pregnancy: https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/vaccinating-pregnant-and-lactating-patients-against-covid-19 https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.smfm.org/media/2591/SMFM_Vaccine_Statement_12-1-20_(final).pdf https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/umn-pregnancy-covid-vaccine

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 vaccines becoming vaccinations, forthcoming research related to the safety of vaccinating pregnant women, continued surges throughout much of the US, and guidance for having safe holidays. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/ Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 trends in the US and globally, the last mile and the critical last inch of the vaccine journey, and what we've learned about schools to this point. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/ Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the status of COVID-19 in the US post-Thanksgiving, ACIP recommendations for how vaccine distribution should be prioritized, potential timelines for vaccine distribution, shortening quarantine, and how to talk to children about the pandemic. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/ Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/ Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the exponential growth of cases in the US and elsewhere, more promising news regarding vaccines and the obstacles that remain, the impact of surging cases on healthcare workers, and an opportunity to help out with the Frontline Families Fund. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Share the #StopSwappingAir message on your social media: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/stop-swapping-air-campaign Subscribe to the new CIDRAP podcast miniseries, Superbugs and You: https://link.chtbl.com/superbugsandyoutrailer Learn more and donate to the Frontline Families Fund: https://www.frontlinefamiliesfund.org/ Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the pandemic's growing strain on healthcare systems across the US, limitations of modeling, the concept of paying to prevail, encouraging news in the vaccine world, and the implications of infected mink in Denmark. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Visit the Osterholm Update podcast website: https://www.osterholmupdate.com/ Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss record-breaking case numbers in the US, public trust in science amid the COVID-19 pandemic, expectations for vaccines, more details related to bubbling, and the risks associated with gatherings. Email us: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss surging case numbers across the US and many parts of the world, the shortage trifecta and the challenges it brings, and steps people can take to stay as safe as possible until we reach the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what lies ahead in the coming months, misconceptions related to Sweden, the "pixie dust and pseudoscience" behind the Great Barrington Declaration, and considerations for Halloween and other holidays in this age of COVID-19. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

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 blood type and the role it may play in COVID-19 infection, the Great Barrington Declaration, what reinfections might mean for vaccines, an update on Mama Kitty, and more. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Watch the live recording here: https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0 Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the outbreak of COVID-19 at the White House and the lessons it provides, the CDC's acknowledgement of airborne transmission, and advice on how to vote as safely as possible during a pandemic. Watch next week's live recording of the podcast: https://youtu.be/D9ihyYQL8O0 Watch today's (10/8) webinar with the FDA Commissioner on the review process for vaccines: https://youtu.be/C75_eMnNvlc Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss COVID-19 activity in the US as the country's death toll surpasses 200,000, where we'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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19

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's toll on mental health. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Visit our website: cidrap.umn.edu Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OsterholmUpdateCOVID19 Daily Coronavirus Testing at Home? Many Experts Are Skeptical: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/health/coronavirus-rapid-test.html Prevalence of Depression Symptoms in US Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770146 Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu How Our Brains Numb Us to COVID-19's Risks: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/covid-risks-stop-seeming-so-scary/2020/08/21/09c286c4-cc49-11ea-bc6a-6841b28d9093_story.html

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Epistemic Trespassing: https://doi.org/10.1093/mind/fzx042 CIDRAP SMART Testing: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/cidrap-covid19-viewpoint-part3.pdf NYTimes Article on Herd Immunity: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/17/health/coronavirus-herd-immunity.html

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Watch the live recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LXro9ffc5M

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Register to attend next week's LIVE podcast recording: https://osterholmupdate.eventbrite.com Commentary in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/aug/04/coronavirus-pandemic-wave-wildfire

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what the fall might look like in the United States, the CDC'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. The Atlantic - Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of Time: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/07/scourge-hygiene-theater/614599/?utm_source=feed Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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's position on cloth face coverings. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the epidemiology of COVID-19 in the United States, racial disparities highlighted by the pandemic, studies measuring antibodies in recovered patients and what that might mean for immunity, and the challenge of communicating ever-evolving science to best inform the public. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Studies on Immunity: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-020-0965-6 https://www.eurosurveillance.org/content/10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2020.25.24.2001031 Studies on Masks: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)31142-9/fulltext https://www.pnas.org/content/early/2020/06/10/2009637117 Minimising Indoor Transmission of COVID-19 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412020317876

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss recent trends in cases across the United States, the public's current perception of this pandemic and its timeline, an outbreak of cases in Beijing, the challenges that might occur if influenza season overlaps with ongoing COVID-19 activity, and the phases of vaccine development. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu The Role of Particle Size in Aerosolised Pathogen Transmission: A Review https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21094184/ Quantity and Size Distribution of Cough-Generated Aerosol Particles Produced by Influenza Patients During and After Illness https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22651099/ Aerosol Transmission of Infectious Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25816216/

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the role that asymptomatic individuals might play in COVID-19 transmission, the issue of repeat PCR testing and "chronic infection," the latest updates on masks, and studies assessing the effectiveness of shutdowns in reducing illness. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the current science on COVID-19 and cloth masks. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu References can be accessed here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/revised-mask-transcript-6220

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss indirect consequences of the pandemic, issues around reported testing data, the upcoming CIDRAP Viewpoint report on contact tracing, and teaming up with the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank to co-host the webinar, "Living in a COVID-19 world." Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Living in a COVID-19 World webinar: https://youtu.be/zRgAvyaEiAQ

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the concept of smart testing, the risk of transmission outdoors, reports of children developing an inflammatory condition following infection with COVID-19, and the CDC's role in this pandemic. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Articles mentioned in the episode: CIDRAP Viewpoint report on testing: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/public/downloads/cidrap-covid19-viewpoint-part3.pdf STAT article by Helen Branswell: https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/19/vaccine-experts-say-moderna-didnt-produce-data-critical-to-assessing-covid-19-vaccine/

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. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu STAT news article on vaccines: https://www.statnews.com/2020/05/06/mounting-promises-on-covid-vaccines/ CIDRAP story on coronavirus conspiracies: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/05/scientists-exactly-zero-evidence-covid-19-came-lab

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. Email us your questions at OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Contribute to our crowdfunding campaign: http://c-fund.us/rjk

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's perspective on social distancing. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Donate to our crowdfunding efforts: http://c-fund.us/rjk

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.