Osterholm Update

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the Delta variant and the surge in cases in the US, the new CDC recommendation for masking among vaccinated people, and answer a COVID query on breakthrough cases.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and guest host Cory Anderson discuss the global and national impact of the delta variant, address misinformation about vaccines, discuss mixed messaging that has challenged public health, and answer a listener question about seasonality.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss our uncertain future with this virus, the patchwork of activity at the global level, what we might anticipate as the Delta variant grows in the US, and an update on booster doses.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the "whack-a-mole" nature of this pandemic, the latest data on the delta variant and what it could mean moving forward, global vaccination strategies, and the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses.

Star Tribune Article: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/

STAT Article: https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international spread of COVID, the spread of the newest variant of concern, the ongoing virus origin controversy, the debate about immune passports, and a new segment on practical advice for listeners.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what global activity might look like moving forward, the latest on the B1617.2 variant, hosting the Olympics during a pandemic, and the importance of monitoring and investigating breakthrough infections.

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Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unvaccinated-people/?itid=hp-top-table-main-0430b

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss updates from around the world, remarkable declines across much of the US, the CDC's updated guidance related to masks, and considerations for maintaining public health credibility. COVID-19: Workers Need Respirators Fact Sheet from ACGIH: https://1lnfej4c7wie44voctzq1r57-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fact-Sheet_Workers-Need-Respirators.pdf Article by Peter Sandman and Jody Lanard: http://www.psandman.com/col/Corona48.htm Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Shop podcast and CIDRAP merchandise: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/shop

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss updates from around the globe, approaches to consider when learning how to live with this virus, thoughts related to guidance from CDC, and FDA's authorization of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children 12 to 15 years of age. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Shop podcast and CIDRAP merchandise: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/shop

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest COVID-19 activity, an updated WHO document acknowledging the role of aerosols in transmission, the tipping point of vaccine supply and demand in the US, and the ongoing need for vaccines at the global level.

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss declining COVID-19 activity in the US, updates from global hotspots, and answer a variety of questions submitted by listeners in a special mailbag segment.

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