WHO WATCH: Update on Influenza, COVID-19 + Other Respiratory Viruses | Feb. 19

‘This WHO EPI-WIN webinar aims to provide an update on current influenza virus, SARS-CoV-2, RSV and other respiratory virus activity in the northern hemisphere winter season and related issues. Speakers will give brief presentations and then answer questions from the audience.’

Speakers

• Introduction of EPI-WIN, housekeeping, introduction to topic and speakers: Lester Geroy, EPI-WIN team, WHO
• Welcome remarks: Maria Van Kerkhove, Director a.i., Epidemic & Pandemic Threat Management, WHO
• Update on influenza virus and RSV activity: Aspen Hammond, Technical Officer, GIP, WHO
• Update on SARS-CoV-2 activity: Ayse Acma, Public Health Officer, EZD, WHO
• Update on other respiratory viruses: Ben Cowling, The University of Hong Kong
• UK situation of non-flu non-SC2 virus circulations: Maria Zambon, UKHSA
• Q&A: Moderator: Wenqing Zhang, Head, Global Influenza Programme, WHO

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