Osterholm Update

<p>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. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a...

<p>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. </p> <p>The Atlantic - Hygiene Theater Is a Huge Waste of...

<p>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. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>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. </p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">Osterhol...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mai...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions...

<p>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. </p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpd...

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

<p>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."</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:Oster...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>&lt...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>STAT news articl...

<p>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. </p> <p>Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>...

<p>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.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpd...

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>

<p>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.</p>