Episode 87: Hope Is Not a Strategy

<p>This week&#039;s episode covers the future of the Omicron wave in the US and across the world, the potential need for a fourth dose of vaccine, and the reality of school closures during the current surge in cases.</p> <p>Email us your questions: <a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu">OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu</a></p> <p>Nissa&#039;s Beautiful Place: <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/nissas-beautiful-place">https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/nissas-beautiful-place</a></p> <p>Washington Post Op-Ed: <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/12/its-time-acknowledge-reality-many-schools-will-likely-have-close-because-omicron">https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/01/12/its-time-acknowledge…</a></p> <p>Browse the podcast and CIDRAP merchandise store: <a href="https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=website&amp;utm_campaign=CIDRAPpodcast&amp;utm_content=CIDRAP">https://www.mnalumnimarket.com/collections/cidrap?utm_source=website&amp;ut…</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>