Episode 206: What we know about long COVID

Episode 206: What we know about long COVID

From Osterholm Update by CIDRAP

April 9, 2026

About this episode

Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss long COVID, its risks, and recent research, along with updates on rabies testing and measles outbreaks.

<p dir="ltr">This week Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall focus on long COVID, tackling some listener questions and providing context about what long COVID is, its potential risks, as well as some of the latest research and reports about it. Dr. Osterholm also discusses the CDC's pause on testing for rabies and pox viruses, plus a respiratory update and the latest on US measles outbreaks. Dr. Osterholm also honors National Health Week in the public health history segment.<br><br><br><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/antidepressant-relieves-fatigue-people-long-covid-study-finds">Antidepressant relieves fatigues in people with long COVID, study finds</a> (CIDRAP)</p> <p><a href="https://recovercovid.org/">The RECOVER Initiative</a> (NIH)</p> <p><a href="https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/end-sight-south-carolina-s-measles-outbreak-chicago-alert-after-potential-airport-exposure">End in sight for South Carolina’s measles outbreak; Chicago on alert after potential airport exposure</a> (CIDRAP)<br> </p> <p>Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:</p&gt…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Osterholm

Guest: Chris Dall

Topics covered

  • long COVID
  • CDC testing pause
  • public health
  • measles outbreaks
  • respiratory update
  • research findings

Keywords

  • long COVID
  • CDC
  • measles
  • public health
  • research
  • fatigue
  • vaccines

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CDC, NIH, CIDRAP

Products: Antidepressant

Places: South Carolina, Chicago

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