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Michael Osterholm

Season 2021 Episode 434 | 26m 46s

Epidemiologist Dr. Michael Osterholm says new COVID-19 strains will likely cause cases to surge in March. Osterholm, who was on Biden's transition task force, says the U.S. needs to revise its vaccine and mask strategies now to save lives.

Aired: 02/18/21
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