Optional Webinar: 2019 Novel Coronavirus: Legal Preparedness and Public Health Response Efforts
February 6, 2020 | 12:00 – 1:00 EST
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses whose effects range from causing the common cold to more serious impacts, including pneumonia and death in some cases. The recent Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) outbreak emanating from Wuhan, China is spreading rapidly. Thousands of new cases are confirmed in China and over a dozen countries, with 5 cases identified in the U.S.
By attending this webinar, you will:
By attending this webinar, you will:
Obtain legal, policy and practical guidance related to international and domestic public health responses to 2019 n-CoV including:
- a briefing on current epidemiological developments;
- rapid assessment of international legal responses through the World Health Organization, China, and select foreign governments;
- latest development of U.S. legal preparedness/response at the federal, state, and local levels; and
- identification of actual or potential legal issues to arise, as well as related resources.
Questions or comments will be addressed as well.
Speakers:
- James G. Hodge, Jr. Director, Network for Public Health Law—Western Region Office
For more information and to register: https://www.networkforphl.org/resources/2019-novel-coronavirus-legal-preparedness-and-public-health-response-efforts/?blm_aid=438925
Comments & Events
Shelby Lyons,
Program Staff Intern at CSTE
If you were interested in this webinar but were unable to attend, the Network for Public Health Law has posted the recording and slides on their website!