
What is the Osterholm update podcast?
The Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast began in March 2020. Each episode features discussion and analysis on the latest COVID-19 developments by Dr. Michael Osterholm and host Chris Dall. CIDRAP and Osterholm Update: COVID19 podcast merchandise is now available for purchase.
What's new at CIDRAP and Osterholm?
The Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast began in March 2020. Each episode features discussion and analysis on the latest COVID-19 developments by Dr. Michael Osterholm and host Chris Dall. CIDRAP and Osterholm Update: COVID19 podcast merchandise is now available for purchase. It's a fun and memorable way to support our efforts!
How can I contact Dr Osterholm?
Email us your questions: [email protected] 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.
What is keeping Osterholm up at night?
Another issue keeping Osterholm up at night is the virus's ability to jump to animals, leaving the door open for more possible variants that could cause havoc as omicron and delta did. Osterholm has warned for months that another variant could be lurking right around the corner and that if people do not get vaccinated, we won't beat this virus.

Who is Michael Osterholm?
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.
Who is Chris Dall?
CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu
Who is Michael Osterholm?
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
Who is the host of the CIDRAP podcast?
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the current trajectory of the pandemic and inconsistent public health messaging in the US, the latest information on variants and considerations for prioritizing first doses of vaccine, and questions related to the safety of dental and medical care amid the pandemic. Email us your questions: [email protected] Visit the podcast website: OsterholmUpdate.com Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap
Who is the host of the Whack a Mole episode?
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: https://www.startribune.com/counterpoint-vaccine-mandate-at-u-would-be-counterproductive/600070928/ STAT Article: https://www.statnews.com/2021/06/15/resilience-prescription-covid-19-traumatic-events/ Email us your questions: [email protected]
Who is the host of the episode "Surging Case Numbers"?
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss surging case numbers across the US and many parts of the world, the shortage trifecta and the challenges it brings, and steps people can take to stay as safe as possible until we reach the light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. Email us your questions: [email protected] Support the podcast here: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate-now
Who is the host of the B1617.2?
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 [email protected] Washington Post article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/interactive/2021/covid-rates-unvaccinated-people/?itid=hp-top-table-main-0430b
Who is the host of the episode "The Ebbs and flows"?
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: [email protected]
Who is the host of the episode "Bags of Gratitude"?
In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the decline in global cases, the effect of boosters on the trajectory of the pandemic, and the recently released CIDRAP viewpoint on respiratory protection. Bags of Gratitude: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/bags-of-gratitude Cecilia's Beautiful Place: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/cecelias-beautiful-place-photo Email us your questions at [email protected] Donate now for CIDRAP's 20th anniversary: https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/donate
