Live stream of HHS briefing on Coronavirus Task Force

WHEN:          Friday, February 7, 2020 at 2:00 PM EST WHERE:       Hubert H. Humphrey Building                         200 Independence Ave, S.W.                         Washington, D.C., 20201  LIVESTREAM: hhs.gov/live MEDIA RSVP:  Media must RSVP to [email protected] by 12:30 PM TODAY, with the below information. Media will not be admitted without RSVP and upon arrival, media will be required to present press credentials. Full Name: Media Outlet: Position (Camera, still photographer, reporter): Cell Phone Number: Email: Media Schedule: 12:45 PM EST: Media Check-in Opens. 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EST: Media Pre-Set. Photo Identification and Network Credentials are required for access. Media must pre-set all large cameras, large bags and cables by 1:30 PM EST. No Exceptions. 2:00 PM EST: Press Conference Begins.

President's Task Force on Coronavirus Press Breifing

• FEBRUARY 7, 2020 | 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will host a press briefing by members of President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force to provide an update on the response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

https://www.hhs.gov/live/live-1/index.html#11531

Serious global health situation

Evolving rapidly

Developing antibody tests to determine scope of spread

Started clinical trials on drug treatments

Vaccine trials

RNA based

Successfully introduced RNA

 

 

Evacuated 800 from Wuhan

More evacuations ongoing

Also delivering supplies to China

Committed $100 Million in funds

Still containment but exploring mitigation strategies

Travel restrictions designed to delay spread

Thank you.