In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss recent trends in cases across the United States, the public&#039;s current perception of this pandemic and its timeline, an outbreak of cases in Beijing, the challenges that might occur if influenza season overlaps with ongoing COVID-19 activity, and the phases of vaccine development.
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The Role of Particle Size in Aerosolised Pathogen Transmission: A Review 
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21094184/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21094184/</a>
Quantity and Size Distribution of Cough-Generated Aerosol Particles Produced by Influenza Patients During and After Illness 
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22651099/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22651099/</a>
Aerosol Transmission of Infectious Disease 
<a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25816216/">https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25816216/</a>

Osterholm Update

Episode 12: A Tale of Two Countries

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
