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 12 Briefing:
IDSA will discuss policies needed to prevent and respond to COVID-19 in correctional facilities.
- How does an outbreak of COVID-19 in a correctional facility affect public health?
- What are the unique challenges to preventing COVID-19 spread in correctional facilities?
- What are the short and long-term solutions?
- Questions from media
FEATURING:
Sandra Springer, MD—New Haven, Connecticut
Member—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Associate Professor of Medicine, Yale School of Medicine
Director, Infectious Disease Outpatient Clinic, Veterans Administration Healthcare Services, Newington
Alysse G. Wurcel, MD, MS—Boston, Massachusetts
Member—Infectious Diseases Society of America
Assistant Professor, Department of Geographic Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Tufts University School of Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine and Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine
Infectious Diseases Liaison, Massachusetts Sheriffs' Association
Chris Busky, CAE (Moderator)
Chief Executive Officer, Infectious Diseases Society of America
