&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Dr. Osterholm and host Chris Dall discuss the latest information on SARS-CoV-2 variants, estimates as to just how much of the US population might have some immunity to the virus, and the current supply and demand of vaccines.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Email us your questions: &lt;a href="mailto:OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu"&gt;OsterholmUpdate@umn.edu&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Listen to the rendition of &amp;#039;Hail Mary&amp;#039; submitted by Ruth and her choir members: &lt;a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hail-mary-full-grace-audio"&gt;https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/hail-mary-full-grace-audio&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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Episode 41: Surrender Is Not an Option

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