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As multiple SARS-CoV-2 variants appear around the world, information on detection, transmission, current vaccine efficacy, and health security is rapidly developing. View this session to learn about emerging variant strains and what is known about the mutation of the virus.
Global Monitoring and Assessment Framework for SARS CoV-2 Variants: Dr. Van Kerkhove
Multiple Parallel SARS CoV-2 Epidemics- Clinical Implications: Dr. Lawler
SARS CoV-2 Sequencing and Surveillance: Dr. Piantadosi
Vaccines and Variants: Dr. Scobie
February 16, 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine is distributed, it is important for providers to have tools and resources to encourage full immunization and high vaccine uptake in our communities. We must prepare for when large quantities of the vaccine are available and be able to address issues around vaccine hesitancy. This session emphasizes solutions and focuses on vaccine hesitancy, how providers can address them and increase vaccine uptake.
January 11, 2021
As vaccine approval and distribution occurs, it is essential to stay updated on the latest guidelines, our progress and known adverse reactions. Vaccine distribution plans encounter unique challenges in reaching vulnerable populations; learn how we can adapt to overcome barriers.
Dr. Loretta Christensen, Chief Medical Officer, Indian Health Services
Dr. Amanda Cohn, Chief Medical Officer for the Vaccine Task Force and the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
December 14, 2020
Countries across the world have had varying degrees of success in managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from experts from Vietnam and Africa on different ways the pandemic has been managed successfully in addition to potential suggestions other countries can apply to decrease number of cases and deaths.
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Thu Anh Nguyen, MD, PhD, Country Director, Woolcock Institute Of Medical Research in Viet Nam
Raji Tajudeen, MD, MPH, Head, Division of Public Health Institutes and Research, Africa CDC
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Successes and Lessons Learned from Africa’s Response to COVID-19
December 10,2020
Monoclonal antibody (mAb) treatment has been authorized by the US FDA for emergency use application for COVID-19 patients. This session provides an overview of the results of recent clinical trials, updates on treatment efficacy and lessons learned from clinical administration in outpatient and long term care settings.
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Karl Steinberg, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Mariner Health Care Central
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September 21,2020
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June 22, 2020
Ranjit Suri, MD FACC, FHRS; Director Cardiac Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mount Sinai
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June 15, 2020
Soumya Swaminathan, MD; Chief Medical Scientist, World Health Organization
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This series was created with the generous philanthropic support of the Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation
