Friday, January 17, 2020

CDC Novel Coronavirus Briefing Today: 1pm EST

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The CDC has announced a Tele-Briefing on the emerging novel coronavirus in Asia to be held at 1pm EST.  Details below:


CDC Telebriefing: Update on 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Media Advisory

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 17, 2020
Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286

What
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus and proactive actions CDC is taking to be prepared.
Who
  • Nancy Messonnier, MD, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
  • Martin Cetron, MD, Director, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
When
Friday, January 17, at 1:00 p.m. ET
Dial-In
Media: 888-946-7204
Non-Media: 888-603-9752
INTERNATIONAL: 1-773-756-4803
PASSCODE: CDC Media
Important Instructions
If you would like to ask a question during the call, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending.
TRANSCRIPT
A transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media.