Tuesday, 31 May 2022
Virtual press briefing on
COVID-19 in the Americas
WHEN: Wednesday, June 01, 11 am (Washington, DC Time).
SUBJECT: COVID-19 update.
HOW: Via ZOOM. Please register here before the media briefing:
https://paho-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rZVoPcWNRjeQKCKb1Kf95w
WHO:
- Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, Director, PAHO
- Dr. Marcos Espinal, Interim Assistant Director, PAHO
- Dr. Ciro Ugarte, Director of Health Emergencies, PAHO
- Dr. Andrea Vicari, Chief of Infectious Hazard Management Unit, PAHO
Questions can be submitted prior to the briefing via email at [email protected].
NOTE TO JOURNALISTS
Please ensure you enter your name and media outlet. Kindly note, questions from media are allowed.
After registration, you will receive an email with the confirmation and the final link to join the media briefing.
Questions can also be submitted live and during the briefing via the Questions and Answers (Q&A) chat.
Please connect at least 5 minutes prior to the start of the conference. If there are any problems with the connection, please note that the conference will also be broadcast on PAHO’s social media platforms: Facebook (@pahowho) and Twitter (@pahowho).
Interpretation in French, Portuguese and Spanish will be available.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Luciana Viegas: + 1 202 981-8455
Sebastián Oliel: +1 202 316-5679
Ashley Baldwin: +1 202 340-4025
[email protected]
www.paho.org
The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) works with the countries of the Americas to improve the health and quality of life of its population. Founded in 1902, it is the world’s oldest international public health agency. It serves as the Regional Office of WHO for the Americas and is the specialized health agency of the Inter-American system.