Episode 59: Wrestling with Risk

<p>In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the &quot;whack-a-mole&quot; 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.</p> <p>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></p> <p>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></p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p>

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<p>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.</p> <p>CIDRAP’s Chris Dall, MA, is the cohost of the Osterholm Update and a reporter for CIDRAP News. http://www.cidrap.umn.edu</p>