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.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic, we recommend skipping 3:35-6:28 and 1:00:34-1:03:32. Resources for suicide loss survivorsNAMI Family Support Group

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.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic, we recommend skipping 3:35-6:28 and 1:00:34-1:03:32. <ul><li><a href="https://suicidology.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Resources-for-Survivors-of-Suicide.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Resources for suicide loss survivors</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/Support-Groups/NAMI-Family-Support-Group" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NAMI Family Support Group</a></li></ul>

Episode 137: Variant Soup

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.UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021 (WHO)From Asymptomatic COVID to Long COVID: Major Advances in Genetic Underpinnings (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection (Augusto et al., Nature)Genome-wide Association Study of Long COVID (Lammi et al., MedRxiv)Genetic Risk Factors for Severe and Fatigue Dominant Long COVID and Commonalities with ME/CFS Identified by Combinatorial Analysis (Taylor et al., MedRxiv)Vaccine effectiveness of recombinant and standard dose influenza vaccines against influenza related hospitalization using a retrospective test-negative design (Zimmerman et al., Vaccine)

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.<ul><li><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" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021</a> (WHO)</li><li><a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/from-asymptomatic-covid-to-long-covid" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">From Asymptomatic COVID to Long COVID: Major Advances in Genetic Underpinnings</a> (Eric Topol, Ground Truths)</li><li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-023-06331-x" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A common allele of HLA is associated with asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection</a> (Augusto et al., Nature)</li><li><a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.06.29.23292056v1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genome-wide Association Study of Long COVID</a> (Lammi et al., MedRxiv)</li><li><a href="https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2023.07.13.23292611v1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Genetic Risk Factors for Severe and Fatigue Dominant Long COVID and Commonalities with ME/CFS Identified by Combinatorial Analysis</a> (Taylor et al., MedRxiv)</li><li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.06.056" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vaccine effectiveness of recombinant and standard dose influenza vaccines against influenza related hospitalization using a retrospective test-negative design</a> (Zimmerman et al., Vaccine)</li></ul>

Episode 136: Perspective and Humility

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.Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long term (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)Elise's moment of joySupport this podcast

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-add-picture-how-covid-can-affect-brain-long-term" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Studies add to picture of how COVID can affect the brain long term</a> (Van Beusekom, CIDRAP News)</li><li>Elise's <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/elisemomentofjoy.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">moment of joy</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support</a> this podcast</li></ul>

Episode 135: More to Learn

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.What I need to tell America before I leave the CDC (Rochelle Walensky, New York Times)CIDRAP's Chronic Wasting Disease pageSupport this podcast

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/opinion/rochelle-walensky-cdc-pandemic-despair.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">What I need to tell America before I leave the CDC</a> (Rochelle Walensky, New York Times)</li><li>CIDRAP's <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wasting-disease" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chronic Wasting Disease</a> page</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support</a> this podcast</li></ul>

Episode 134: Good News

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.Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence of post-COVID-19 condition over 10 months (COVID-OUT): a multicentre, randomised, quadruple-blind, parallel-group, phase 3 trial (Bramante et al., Lancet Infectious Disease)Support this podcast and our podcast team!

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.thelancet.com/journals/laninf/article/PIIS1473-3099(23)00299-2/fulltext" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Outpatient treatment of COVID-19 and incidence of post-COVID-19 condition over 10 months (COVID-OUT): a multicentre, randomised, quadruple-blind, parallel-group, phase 3 trial</a> (Bramante et al., Lancet Infectious Disease)</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support this podcast and our podcast team!</a></li></ul>

Episode 133: No Simple Answers

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.COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not (Buckley, New York Times)Development of a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (Thaweethai et al., JAMA)Mary Ellen Carter - Tommy Makem &amp; Liam Clancy

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/27/world/asia/china-covid-lockdowns-economy.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COVID is coming back in China; lockdowns are not</a> (Buckley, New York Times)</li><li><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2805540" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Development of a definition of postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection</a> (Thaweethai et al., JAMA)</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/hJQO-os5nwM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mary Ellen Carter - Tommy Makem &amp; Liam Clancy</a></li></ul>

Episode 132: Looking in the Windows

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.We worked on the U.S. pandemic response. Here are 13 takeaways for the next health emergency (Ezekiel Emanuel et al., New York Times)Podcast Feedback Survey

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/11/opinion/covid-pandemic-lessons.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We worked on the U.S. pandemic response. Here are 13 takeaways for the next health emergency</a> (Ezekiel Emanuel et al., New York Times)</li><li><a href="https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/surveys/?s=WCANNL8LT8E9YDCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Feedback Survey</a></li></ul>

Episode 131: A COVID Fog

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.Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community (Vivek Murthy)Podcast Feedback Survey

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-social-connection-advisory.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation: The U.S. Surgeon General's Advisory on the Healing Effects of Social Connection and Community</a> (Vivek Murthy)</li><li><a href="https://redcap.ahc.umn.edu/surveys/?s=WCANNL8LT8E9YDCP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Podcast Feedback Survey</a></li></ul>

Episode 130: A Better Place

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.Jim's beautiful place

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.<ul><li>Jim's <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/JimBeautifulPlace.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beautiful place</a></li></ul>

Episode 129: Not Out of the Woods Yet

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. Jane Ellen's beautiful place

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. <ul><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/JaneEllenBeautifulPlace.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jane Ellen's beautiful place</a></li></ul>

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

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

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.Here’s why the science Is clear that masks work (Zeynep Tufekci, New York Times)

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/10/opinion/masks-work-cochrane-study.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here’s why the science Is clear that masks work</a> (Zeynep Tufekci, New York Times)</li></ul>

Episode 127: A Tough Two Weeks

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.Elizabeth's Beautiful Place

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/ElizabethsBeautifulPlace.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Elizabeth's Beautiful Place</a></li></ul>

Episode 126: Truth in the Midst of Political Theater

In "Masks, Memories, &amp; 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&amp;D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&amp;D RoadmapA research and development (R&amp;D) roadmap for broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: a pandemic preparedness strategy (Moore et al., Vaccine)The time is now for committed and comprehensive action to attain more broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: the coronavirus vaccines R&amp;D roadmap (Margaret Hamburg and Gregory A. Poland, Vaccine)COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses (Brosseau et al.)MaxA Fly Fisherman and his Fly Fishing CompanionGayle's Beautiful Place

In "Masks, Memories, &amp; 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&amp;D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.<ul><li><a href="https://cvr.cidrap.umn.edu/roadmap" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&amp;D Roadmap</a></li><li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.02.032" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A research and development (R&amp;D) roadmap for broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: a pandemic preparedness strategy</a> (Moore et al., Vaccine)</li><li><a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.02.053" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The time is now for committed and comprehensive action to attain more broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: the coronavirus vaccines R&amp;D roadmap</a> (Margaret Hamburg and Gregory A. Poland, Vaccine)</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/commentary-wear-respirator-not-cloth-or-surgical-mask-protect-against-respiratory-viruses" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses</a> (Brosseau et al.)</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/Max.JPG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Max</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/FlyFishermanCompanion.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A Fly Fisherman and his Fly Fishing Companion</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/GaylesBeautifulPlace.jpeg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gayle's Beautiful Place</a></li></ul>

Episode 125: Masks, Memories, & Middle Ground

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.Opinion: We are not overcounting COVID deaths in the United States, Debra Houry, Washington PostLong COVID: major findings, mechanisms, and recommendations, Hannah Davis et al, Nature Reviews MicrobiologyTracking the bird flu, experts see a familiar threat — and a virus whose course is hard to predict, Helen Branswell, STAT NewsGayle's Beautiful Place

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.<ul><li><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/covid-deaths-not-overcounted-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Opinion: </a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/01/30/covid-deaths-not-overcounted-us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We are not overcounting COVID deaths in the United States</a>, Debra Houry, Washington Post</li><li><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41579-022-00846-2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Long COVID: major findings, mechanisms, and recommendations</a>, Hannah Davis et al, Nature Reviews Microbiology</li><li><a href="https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/08/tracking-the-bird-flu-experts-see-a-familiar-threat-and-a-virus-whose-course-is-hard-to-predict/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tracking the bird flu, experts see a familiar threat — and a virus whose course is hard to predict</a>, Helen Branswell, STAT News</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/GaylesBeautifulPlace.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gayle's Beautiful Place</a></li></ul>

Episode 124: Taking Long COVID Seriously

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 Massachusetts.Troubling gonorrhea strain detected in Massachusetts, Chris DallSuperbugs &amp; YouBev's Beautiful Place

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 Massachusetts.<ul><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/troubling-gonorrhea-strain-detected-massachusetts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Troubling gonorrhea strain detected in Massachusetts</a>, Chris Dall</li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-stewardship/superbugs-you" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Superbugs &amp; You</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/sites/default/files/BevBeautifulPlace_0.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bev's Beautiful Place</a></li></ul>

Episode 123: Nowhere Land

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.Articles mentioned in this episode:The bivalent booster outperforms, Eric Topol (https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms)COVID-19 and Excess All-Cause Mortality in the US and 20 Comparison Countries, June 2021-March 2022, A. Bilinkski et al (https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2798990)

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.Articles mentioned in this episode:<ul><li><a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The bivalent booster outperforms</a>, Eric Topol (<a href="https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent-vaccine-booster-outperforms</a>)</li><li><a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2798990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">COVID-19 and Excess All-Cause Mortality in the US and 20 Comparison Countries, June 2021-March 2022</a>, A. Bilinkski et al (<a href="https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2798990" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2798990</a>)</li></ul>

Episode 122: Shutting Down Misinformation

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Episode 120: Entering Phase 5

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.  

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.

COVID in the Driver's Seat

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.  

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.

A Time to Be Thankful but Alert

Michael is the guy I want to give me the straight facts - even if the message is unpleasant.

Real facts. No politicizing. No wishful thinking.

The good doctor is my most trusted source of information.

Science based truth telling

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. <a href="http://www.cidrap.umn.edu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.cidrap.umn.edu</a>

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