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Episode 65: An Ongoing Tug of War Aug 19, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the national and international picture, the announcement of third booster doses in the US, and challenges that can be anticipated as schools reopen. Email us your questions at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> Watch Rune's video of his beautiful place.The panoramic video shows the Møysalen mountain area, Vesterålen and Lofoten in northern Norway. The pictures are from one of the many beaches found in Lofoten: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMwsr3iw-18</a>

Episode 64: Straight Talk Aug 12, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss major topics our listeners have been asking about, including vaccine effectiveness, herd immunity, masking, risks to children, and mandates. Email your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> References: Delta Is Bad News for Kids by Katherine J. Wu (The Atlantic): <a href="https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-children/619712/">https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/08/delta-variant-covid-…</a> View Angela's (@MidModernMama) place of inspiration: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/place-inspiration-angela</a>

Episode 63: Ebbs and Flows Aug 05, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the ebbs and flows of this pandemic, the latest Delta-driven activity, breakthrough cases, and considerations for effective respiratory protection. Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>

Episode 62: Untangling the Data Jul 29, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the Delta variant and the surge in cases in the US, the new CDC recommendation for masking among vaccinated people, and answer a COVID query on breakthrough cases. View a photo of Christian's beautiful place here: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilderness">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/beautiful-place-christian-high-uintas-wilder…</a>

Episode 61: Divided by Delta Jul 22, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and guest host Cory Anderson discuss the global and national impact of the delta variant, address misinformation about vaccines, discuss mixed messaging that has challenged public health, and answer a listener question about seasonality. Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>

Episode 60: A Formidable Foe Jul 08, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss our uncertain future with this virus, the patchwork of activity at the global level, what we might anticipate as the Delta variant grows in the US, and an update on booster doses. Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>

Episode 59: Wrestling with Risk Jun 24, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the "whack-a-mole" nature of this pandemic, the latest data on the delta variant and what it could mean moving forward, global vaccination strategies, and the topic of mandatory COVID-19 vaccines on college campuses. Star Tribune Article: <a href="https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/">https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-…</a> STAT Article: <a href="https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/">https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-tr…</a> Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>

Episode 58: A Year at Sea Jun 10, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the international spread of COVID, the spread of the newest variant of concern, the ongoing virus origin controversy, the debate about immune passports, and a new segment on practical advice for listeners. Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a>

Episode 57: Reading the Pitch May 27, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss what global activity might look like moving forward, the latest on the B1617.2 variant, hosting the Olympics during a pandemic, and the importance of monitoring and investigating breakthrough infections. Email us at <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a> Washington Post article: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unvaccinated-people/?itid=hp-top-table-main-0430b">https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unva…</a>

Episode 56: From Checkers to Chess May 20, 2021

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In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss updates from around the world, remarkable declines across much of the US, the CDC's updated guidance related to masks, and considerations for maintaining public health credibility. COVID-19: Workers Need Respirators Fact Sheet from ACGIH: https://1lnfej4c7wie44voctzq1r57-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Fact-Sheet_Workers-Need-Respirators.pdf Article by Peter Sandman and Jody Lanard: http://www.psandman.com/col/Corona48.htm Email us your questions: OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu Shop podcast and CIDRAP merchandise: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/shop

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