A media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss coronavirus and COVID-19 developments and answer questions.
Topical Agenda for April 17 Briefing:
• IDSA will discuss specific indicators needed to "reopen" America.
Note: prior to the briefing, IDSA will be releasing “IDSA and HIVMA Policy and Public Health Recommendations for Easing COVID-19 Distancing Restrictions.” You will be provided with a copy before the briefing.
• What are the indicators?
• Why were they selected?
• What could happen if states/areas of the country are reopened too soon?
• Questions from media
FEATURING:
John B. Lynch, III, MD, MPH—Seattle, WA
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Associate Professor, University of Washington, Department of Medicine, Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
Associate Medical Director, Harborview Medical Center
Tina Q. Tan, MD, FIDSA—Chicago, IL
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Professor of Pediatrics, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
Thomas File, Jr., MD, FIDSA (Moderator)
Chair, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Co-Director, Summa Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
Professor of Medicine, Master Teacher and Chair, Northeast Ohio Medical University Infectious Disease Section
