University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
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UWM School of Public Health convenes panel discussion on COVID-19

 

By - Feb 24th, 2020 02:41 pm

MILWAUKEE_An outbreak of a respiratory infection caused by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a public health emergency in China. While there are no confirmed cases in Southeastern Wisconsin and the risk remains low, the Zilber School of Public Health at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is raising awareness of COVID-19 by hosting a panel discussion, “Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): What We Know and What We Need to Consider.”

The event, part of the Zilber School’s “On Public Health” lecture series, will feature state and local health professionals who will separate fact from fiction about the virus. The event is Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., in room 119 of the school, 1240 N. 10th Street.

Panelists include:

Panelists will discuss the most recent information on the clinical course, diagnosis and treatment strategies for this infection. They will also provide key measures that hospitals and clinics can use to reduce the risk of transmission. Other topics include drugs and vaccines that under development, outbreak preparedness, combatting misinformation and the political, social and racial equity issues raised by how Chinese and Chinese Americans are treated.

The disease caused by COVID-19 first appeared in the city of Wuhan, China, in mid-January, and has spread to 29 other countries. There have been 35 confirmed cases of the illness in the U.S., including one in Dane County, Wisconsin.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

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