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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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A Positive Note

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2022/11/10

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.

Subvariants, Long COVID, and Influenza

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2022/10/27

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.

A New Phase

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2022/10/13

In "A New Phase," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the many new subvariants that are competing with BA.5, the Ebola outbreak in Uganda, and the challenges that will come with the next phase of the pandemic.

A Three Act Play

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2022/09/29

In "A Three Act Play," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, President Biden's recent comments on the state of the pandemic, and the potential threat posed by many of the emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Dr. Osterholm also shares the latest information on the global monkeypox outbreak, polio transmission in the U.S., and Ebola in Uganda.

Time for Learning, Not Forgetting

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2022/09/15

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the impact of COVID on the economy, and the new BA4/BA5 boosters. Dr. Osterholm also provides updates on monkeypox and polio and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

A Reason for Hope

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2022/09/01

In "A Reason for Hope," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the trajectory of the monkeypox outbreak, and why we should remain hopeful for the future, even in the face of COVID.

A High Plain Plateau

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2022/08/18

In "A High Plain Plateau," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the BA.5 wave in the U.S. and around the world, the updated CDC COVID guidelines, and the latest data on long COVID. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on the monkeypox outbreak and answers a query about polio.

A COVID Marathon

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2022/08/04

In "A COVID Marathon," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss Paxlovid rebound cases, vaccines for children under 5, and the impact of the BA.5 variant in the U.S. and around the world. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on the monkeypox outbreak and shares a Celebration of Life from one of our listeners.

Rejecting the Status Quo

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2022/07/21

In "Rejecting the Status Quo," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the BA.5 surge in cases in the US and around the world, assess the risk of reinfection with BA.5, and answer a COVID query about isolation guidelines.

Episode 108: Living with COVID

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2022/07/08

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and internationally, the rise of the BA.5 subvariant, and what living with COVID currently looks like for Dr. Osterholm.

A BA.4 and BA.5 World

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2022/06/23

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the BA.4 and BA.5 subvariants, and the recent approval of vaccines for children under 5. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on monkeypox and shares a Celebration of Life from one of our listeners.

COVID Meteorology

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2022/06/09

In "COVID Meteorology," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall assess the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, discuss the data on the Novavax vaccine, and provide updates on monkeypox and influenza. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on the original strain of SARS-CoV-2 and shares a Celebration of Life from one of our listeners.

COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Pediatric Hepatitis

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2022/05/26

In "COVID-19, Monkeypox, and Pediatric Hepatitis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the relatively lower rates of severe COVID illness and death in the US and many other parts of the world, the global monkeypox outbreak, and the latest on the rise in unexplained pediatric hepatitis.

Tougher than Rocket Science

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2022/05/19

In "Tougher than Rocket Science," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the approval of booster doses for 5-11 year olds in the U.S., and the duration of infectiousness from SARS-CoV-2.

Episode 103: Words Matter

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2022/05/12

In "Words Matter," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the trajectory of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, COVID "relapses" in patients taking Paxlovid, the significance of recent comments made by government officials regarding the current state of the pandemic, and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

Episode 102: Choose Your Own Path

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2022/05/05

In "Choose Your Own Path," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, address recent comments about future COVID surges in the US, and answer a non-COVID query about pediatric hepatitis cases. Dr. Osterholm also provides some insight into how he has been handling the transition into a new normal and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

Episode 101: Class in Complicated Times

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2022/04/28

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in China, South Africa, and the U.S.; the latest data on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine; and CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines Research and Development Roadmap. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query about fourth doses of mRNA vaccines and shares a beautiful place from one of our listeners.

Episode 100: You Can't Stop the Wind

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2022/04/21

In our 100th episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the end of mask mandates on public transportation, and how to assess the risk posed by emerging variants, like the new Omicron sublineages. They also discuss a COVID query on wastewater testing and share some special thoughts and messages to commemorate our 100th regular episode.

Episode 99: A Time for Humility

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2022/04/14

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in China, Europe, and the US; new data on a fourth dose of the vaccine; the recent VRBPAC meeting; and a COVID query about rapid at-home testing.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.eduShelby's beautiful place: cidrap.umn.edu/shelbys-beautiful-place

Episode 98: A Stay-Tuned Moment

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2022/04/07

In "A Stay-Tuned Moment," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss cases in China, the BA2 subvariant in Europe and the US, and the consequences of ending testing and surveillance programs at this point in the pandemic. Dr. Osterholm also answers a COVID query on avian influenza and shares another beautiful place from one of our listeners.Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu

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