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Osterholm Update

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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

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Jul 2, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 140: Challenges of the Past, Present, and Future 21.09.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world as they reflect on infectious disease challenges of the past, present, and future. Dr. Osterholm also shares his thoughts on the CDC's new vaccine recommendations and answers an ID query about outdoor transmission of SARS-CoV-2.</p> <ul> <p><a href="https:/...

Episode 139: Time for a Mindset Change 07.09.2023

<p>In "Time for a Mindset Change," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rise in COVID activity in the U.S. and around the world, a recent study on COVID in white-tailed deer, and a survey on vaccine hesitancy in pet owners. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on avian and human influenza and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners. </p> <ul> Amy's <a hr...

Episode 138: More Confusing Times 24.08.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest research on long COVID, and the recently approved RSV vaccine for infants.</p> <ul> <a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/long-term-long-covid?utm_source=post-email-title&publication_id=587835&post_id=136246566&isFreemail=f...

Episode 137: Variant Soup 10.08.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, record dengue outbreaks around the world, and the updated timeline for the new COVID booster shots. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on leprosy in Florida and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <p>Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include di...

Episode 136: Perspective and Humility 27.07.2023

<p>In "Perspective and Humility," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent study on recombinant flu vaccines, and respiratory protection in healthcare settings.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.who.int/news/item/06-07-2022-un-report--global-hunger-numbers-rose-to-as-many-as-828-million-in-2021">UN Report: Global h...

Episode 135: More to Learn 13.07.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss recent studies on the neurologic effects of COVID-19, the newly approved RSV vaccine, and locally acquired malaria cases in Florida and Texas.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-add-picture-how-covid-can-affect-brain-long-term">Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long te...

Episode 134: Good News 29.06.2023

<p>In "Good News," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, a recent report on the origins of the pandemic, and the VRBPAC decision on monovalent boosters. Dr. Osterholm also shares an update on influenza in the southern hemisphere and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes....

Episode 133: No Simple Answers 15.06.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, a study on metformin and long COVID incidence, and the use of N95 respirators for protection against wildfire smoke. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on booster doses and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals...

Episode 132: Looking in the Windows 01.06.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the latest data on long COVID, bivalent boosters, and mpox. Dr. Osterholm also shares the feedback we've received from our listeners on what this podcast will look like going forward.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/world/asia/china-covid-lockdowns-economy.html">COVID is coming back in Ch...

Episode 131: A COVID Fog 18.05.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of the COVID Public Health Emergency of International Concern, and the potential for a surge in mpox cases in the coming months.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/opinion/covid-pandemic-lessons.html">We worked on the U.S. pandemic r...

Episode 130: A Better Place 04.05.2023

<p>In "A Better Place," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest booster shot update from the FDA, and why the darkest days of the pandemic may be behind us. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on cardiac events following mRNA booster doses and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p> <ul> <...

Episode 129: Not Out of the Woods Yet 20.04.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of the Public Health Emergency in the U.S., and the recent FDA approval of an additional bivalent booster dose.</p> <ul> Jim's <a href="/sites/default/files/JimBeautifulPlace.jpg">beautiful place</a> </ul> <p> </p>

Episode 128: A Light at the End of a Tough Two Weeks 06.04.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest news on vaccines, and the current Marburg virus outbreaks in Africa. Dr. Osterholm also answers two COVID queries and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <a href="/sites/default/files/JaneEllenBea...

Episode 127: A Tough Two Weeks 23.03.2023

<p>In "A Tough Two Weeks," Dr. Osterholm shares why the past two weeks have been among the most challenging of the pandemic for him. He also provides an update on global and national COVID trends, examines the latest data on the possible source of the pandemic, and answers a COVID query on booster shots following COVID infection.</p> <ul> <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/...

Episode 126: Truth in the Midst of Political Theater 09.03.2023

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the role of booster doses and masks in the months ahead, and the debate on the origin of the pandemic.</p> <ul> <a href="/sites/default/files/ElizabethsBeautifulPlace.pdf">Elizabeth's Beautiful Place</a> </ul>

Episode 125: Masks, Memories, & Middle Ground 23.02.2023

<p>In "Masks, Memories, & Middle Ground," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, the newly released CIDRAP Coronavirus Vaccine R&D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.</p> <ul> <a href="https://cvr.cidrap.umn.edu/roadmap">CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&D Roadmap&l...

Episode 124: Taking Long COVID Seriously 09.02.2023

<p>In "Taking Long COVID Seriously," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the COVID-19 pandemic in the US and around the world, review the evidence on long COVID, and provide some perspective on H5N1 avian influenza.</p> <ul> <p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/covid-deaths-not-overcounted-us/">Opinion: </a>&...

Episode 123: Nowhere Land 26.01.2023

<p>In "Nowhere Land," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on the XBB.1.5 subvariant, and a measles outbreak in Ohio. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query about COVID deaths, provides an update on influenza and RSV, and comments on the new strain of antibiotic resistant gonorrhea that was recently detected in Mas...

Episode 122: Shutting Down Misinformation 12.01.2023

<p>In "Shutting Down Misinformation," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, China’s struggle to keep up with its dramatic rise in COVID cases and deaths, and the vaccine misinformation that is spreading on social media.</p> <p>Articles mentioned in this episode:</p> <ul> <a href="https://erictopol.substack.co...

Episode 121: Thank You, Dr. Jena: Part 2 29.12.2022

<p>In "Thank You, Dr. Jena: Part 2," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the crisis that China is currently facing, the latest influenza data, and what we should expect from this virus in 2023. Dr. Osterholm also interviews Dr. Jena to get an update on the impact that the pandemic continues to have on healthcare workers in the U.S.</p>

Episode 120: Entering Phase 5 15.12.2022

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss China's new COVID mitigation strategy, a COVID query about KN95s, and the fifth phase of the pandemic that we have recently entered.</p>

Episode 119: COVID in the Driver's Seat 01.12.2022

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the challenges that China is facing with its COVID response, analyze a study that was recently published on surgical masks, and take a closer look at who is currently dying of COVID in the US.<br><br>  </p>

A Time to Be Thankful but Alert 17.11.2022

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the pandemic in the United States and around the world, a recent study on COVID reinfections, and how RSV and influenza are overwhelming hospitals throughout the country.<br><br>  </p>

A Positive Note 10.11.2022

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, some positive news about COVID vaccines and treatments, and what COVID precautions Dr. Osterholm is taking while spending time with friends and family during this holiday season.</p>

Subvariants, Long COVID, and Influenza 27.10.2022

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the impact of the many subvariants that are currently circulating in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on long COVID, and how the U.S. should prepare for the next pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also answers a query about influenza and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.</p>

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