Partner Call: Ten Truths about COVID-19

Dr. Messonnier gave late-breaking information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. McDonald shared updates on CDC’s COVID-19 Emergency Response. Dr. Brooks discussed ten important truths about COVID-19 and provide the facts and data behind each, as well as answered questions about the recently updated quarantine guidance from CDC. Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/partner-calls/2020.12.14ResourceLinks.docx

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