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Osterholm Update

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,

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Episode 97: This Virus Isn't Done with Us

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2022/03/31

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm assesses the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, provides insight on the new FDA guidelines on fourth doses and monoclonal antibodies, and answers a COVID query about cases and deaths in Africa.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduMargi's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/margi-beautiful-place

Episode 96: A Familiar Uncertainty

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2022/03/24

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US, Europe, and the Western Pacific region, vaccines in children under the age of 5, and the new data on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduMartha's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/marthas-beautiful-placeTranscript now available: cidrap.umn.edu/ep-96-transcript

Episode 95: Expect the Unexpected

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2022/03/17

In "Expect the Unexpected," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rise in cases in Europe and the Western Pacific Region and what that could mean for the United States. Dr. Osterholm also provides insight on the COVID situation in Ukraine and answers a COVID query on if and when a fourth dose of vaccine will be needed.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 94: The Next Normal

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2022/03/10

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm discusses the Roadmap for Living with COVID-19 and what our next normal could look like, the state of the pandemic in China, the United States, and around the world, and ways that immunocompromised people can protect themselves in indoor settings.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu A Roadmap for Living with COVID: https://www.covidroadmap.org/ How did this many deaths become normal? (Ed Yong):

Episode 93: What the World Needs

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2022/03/03

In "What the World Needs," Dr. Osterholm discusses the new CDC guidance, provides an update on the trajectory of the pandemic nationally and internationally, discusses new data on vaccine efficacy in 5- to 11-year-olds, examines new research on the origins of SARS-CoV-2, and answers a COVID Query about Ukraine. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Sheree's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/sherees-beautiful-place

Episode 92: Shifting Baselines

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2022/02/24

In "Shifting Baselines," Dr. Osterholm covers the trajectory of the pandemic amidst a decline in cases, the BA2 subvariant, hospitalizations in children, and his decision to return to the Joe Rogan Experience podcast.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduMichael's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/michaels-beautiful-placeTranscript: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-92-transcript

Episode 91: The Decline of Omicron

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2022/02/17

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the low uptake of antiviral treatments, the newest data on booster doses, and how the rest of the Omicron surge might play out in the US and globally.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduPaul's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/pauls-beautiful-placeTranscript: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-91-transcript

Episode 90: A Pandemic of Lost Trust

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2022/02/10

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the decline in Omicron cases in the US and internationally, what we know about the BA2 subvariant, and the mistakes that have been made in communicating about masks and vaccines to the public.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduTranscript now available: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-90-transcriptDiane's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/dianes-beautiful-placeBrowse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store:

Episode 89: Understanding Immunity

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2022/02/03

In this episode, Chris Dall and Dr. Osterholm discuss the BA2 subvariant, the data on booster dose effectiveness, and the challenges with understanding what immunity from vaccination and natural infection really means.Ed's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/eds-beautiful-placeTranscript: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-89-transcriptEmail us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduBrowse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store:

Episode 88: Vaccines, Variants, and Long COVID

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2022/01/27

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of Omicron in the US and abroad, China's zero-COVID policy, how the Biden Administration has responded to the US surge in cases, and a review of what we know about long COVID at this point.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduBob's Beautiful Place: cidrap.umn.edu/bobs-happy-placeBrowse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&ut…Transcript now

Episode 87: Hope Is Not a Strategy

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2022/01/20

This week's episode covers the future of the Omicron wave in the US and across the world, the potential need for a fourth dose of vaccine, and the reality of school closures during the current surge in cases.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduNissa's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/nissas-beautiful-placeWashington Post Op-Ed: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/12/its-time-acknowledge…Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store:

Episode 86: The Omicron Crisis

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2022/01/13

This week, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss Omicron's impact in the United States and elsewhere, and what our “new normal” of life with COVID should be. They also talk about how the Omicron variant is affecting kids, make sense of what the current hospitalization numbers really mean, and answer two COVID queries on testing.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduTranscript: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/ep-86-transcript

Episode 85: Smart Testing in the Omicron Surge

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2022/01/06

In "Smart Testing in the Omicron Surge," Dr. Osterholm analyzes the data on the severity of the Omicron variant, the rise in hospitalizations, the effectiveness of rapid antigen tests, and the new testing strategies being implemented across the US.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

Episode 84: Imperfect Situations and Imperfect Solutions

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2021/12/29

In this week's episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss eight major issues surrounding the rapid spread of the Omicron variant and his stance on the new CDC quarantine and isolation guidelines.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduDonate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

On Viral Time

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2021/12/22

In this week's episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the rapid global spread of the Omicron variant, how the United States and other countries around the world are responding to the Omicron surge, and how to approach the holidays. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Last year's Polar Express Holiday Episode: cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/podcasts-webinars/polar-express Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

A Viral Blizzard

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2021/12/16

In "A Viral Blizzard," Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the newest Omicron data, the crisis happening in hospitals across the US, the viral battle occurring between the Omicron and Delta variants, and the importance of booster doses. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Sandra's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sandras-beautiful-place Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

The Early Data on Omicron

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2021/12/09

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm analyzes the current data on transmission, disease severity, and ability to evade immune protection of the Omicron variant. We also discuss the continuing Delta surge in many parts of the world, the role of vaccines and boosters, and when booster doses may be available for 12-17 year olds. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu The Disappointed Tourist: http://www.disappointedtourist.org/ Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary:

The Emergence of Omicron

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2021/12/02

In "The Emergence of Omicron," Dr. Osterholm explains what we know and don't know about the Omicron variant, how we will learn more, and what it could mean for the future of the pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also emphasizes the importance of boosters and the potential for a post-Thanksgiving surge in cases. Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Micah's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/micahs-beautiful-place Donate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

Thanksgiving Mini Episode

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2021/11/24

In this mini episode, Dr. Osterholm compares the dynamics of the pandemic this Thanksgiving to last year, and what factors to consider when making Thanksgiving plans.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduDonate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

Episode 78: Breakthroughs and Boosters

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2021/11/18

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm explains what the rise in number of breakthrough infections really means, the importance of booster doses, and how to feel empowered to make a safe Thanksgiving decision based on personal and community risk.Mike's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/mikes-beautiful-place-taiwanEmail us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduDonate for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate

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