In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss news of a Phase 3 vaccine trial being put on hold, updates on the timeline for a safe and effective vaccine, the role of rapid antigen testing, and the pandemic's toll on mental health.

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Daily Coronavirus Testing at Home? Many Experts Are Skeptical:
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/06/health/coronavirus-rapid-test.html

Prevalence of Depression Symptoms in US Adults Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic:
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2770146

Mental Health, Substance Use, and Suicidal Ideation During the COVID-19 Pandemic — United States, June 24–30, 2020:
https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6932a1.htm

The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use:
https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/