Upcoming CDC Coronavirus Clinicians Webinar/Call

January 28, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Call: “Outbreak of 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)—Interim Guidance for Clinicians” on Friday, Jan. 31 from 1 to 2 p.m. (CT). During this call, clinicians will learn the current epidemiology, infection control and prevention recommendations, specimen collection and testing, and clinical management for patients with 2019-nCoV. Due to the anticipated high demand, CDC asks that participants access the call in a group format to allow for the maximum number of participants to attend.

Make sure to join the webinar early to ensure you have the software to access the webinar at https://zoom.us/j/915683484. Access is available for iPhone one-tap users at: +16468769923, 887744874# or +16699006833, 915683484#, or telephone users at: 646-876-9923 or 669-900-6833. The webinar ID: 915 683 484.

For those unable to attend the live call, a transcript will be posted a few days after the call.

For the latest updates, including guidance for healthcare providers and information for the public, go to the following websites:

• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Illinois Department of Public Health
• Chicago Department of Public Health
• World Health Organization