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@gmail.com 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@gmail.com 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. Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ An excerpt of the original was used.

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. Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ An excerpt of the original was used.

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. Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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. Music: Beauty Flow by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5025-beauty-flow License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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@gmail.com 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.