In "The Hospital Capacity Crisis," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the reclassification of the BA.2.86 variant as a variant of interest, and the surge in pediatric pneumonia hospitalizations in China. Dr. Osterholm also provides an update on influenza and RSV in the U.S. and shares a moment of joy from one of our listeners. Update on SARS-CoV-2 Variant BA.2.86 Being Tracked by CDCFree at-home COVID testsCan’t Think, Can’t Remember: More Americans Say They’re in a Cognitive Fog (Francesca Paris, New York Times)