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Episode 137: Variant Soup

Episode 137: Variant Soup

FromOsterholm Update


Episode 137: Variant Soup

FromOsterholm Update

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss national and international COVID trends, record dengue outbreaks around the world, and the updated timeline for the new COVID booster shots. Dr. Osterholm also answers an ID query on leprosy in Florida and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners.Content Warning: This week's dedication and closing include discussion about suicide awareness and prevention. For listeners who would prefer to avoid this topic, we recommend skipping 3:35-6:28 and 1:00:34-1:03:32. Resources for suicide loss survivorsNAMI Family Support Group
Released:
Aug 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

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