Episode 125: Masks, Memories, & Middle Ground

<p>In "Masks, Memories, &amp; Middle Ground," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the US and around the world, the newly released CIDRAP Coronavirus Vaccine R&amp;D Roadmap, and the rise of vaccine misinformation and disinformation.</p> <ul> <a href="https://cvr.cidrap.umn.edu/roadmap">CIDRAP's Coronavirus Vaccines R&amp;D Roadmap</a><br> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.02.032">A research and development (R&amp;D) roadmap for broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: a&nbsp;pandemic preparedness strategy</a> (Moore et al.,&nbsp;<em>Vaccine</em>)<br> <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2023.02.053">The time is now for committed and comprehensive action to attain more broadly protective coronavirus vaccines: the coronavirus vaccines R&amp;D roadmap</a> (Margaret Hamburg and Gregory A. Poland,&nbsp;<em>Vaccine</em>)<br> <a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/commentary-wear-respirator-not-cloth-or-surgical-mask-protect-against-respiratory-viruses">COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses</a> (Brosseau et al.)<br> <a href="/sites/default/files/Max.JPG">Max</a><br> <a href="/sites/default/files/FlyFishermanCompanion.png">A Fly Fisherman and his Fly Fishing Companion</a><br> <a href="/sites/default/files/GaylesBeautifulPlace.jpeg">Gayle's Beautiful Place</a> </ul>

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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>