The United States is at a key moment in the COVID-19 crisis—with hope for a new normal as vaccines are distributed across the country, and concern over a potential next surge driven by new variants and easing of public health restrictions. With the release of the American Rescue Plan and the goal of the Biden-Harris Administration to open the majority of K-8 schools by May 1, safely and sustainably reopening schools and the economy is of vital importance.
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Director of the Centers of Disease Control, joins the COVID Collaborative for a fireside chat, moderated by former Governor Dirk Kempthorne (R-ID) and Governor Deval Patrick (D-MA) on this critical topic.
The event will be open to all affiliates of the COVID Collaborative and its member organizations. Audience members will have the opportunity to submit questions for Dr. Walensky during the session.
Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, Chair of President Biden’s COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force, spoke to the COVID Collaborative on March 24th.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Chief Medical Advisor to the President and Chair of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, joined the COVID Collaborative for a Fireside Chat on February 9th.
