IDSA Media Briefing: CDC Mask Guidance

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 May 20 Briefing:
- IDSA discussed CDC’s guidance on mask wearing:
- How local data plays a role
- Implications for people who are immunocompromised or not yet vaccinated
- Practical advice for real-life situations
- Questions from media

FEATURING:
Jeffrey Duchin, MD, FIDSA—Seattle, WA
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Health Officer, Public Health - Seattle & King County
Professor of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle
IDSA Liaison to CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Jeanne Marrazzo, MD, MPH, FIDSA—Birmingham, AL
Member, Board of Directors—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Director, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer—Infectious Diseases Society of America