White House Requests National Academies Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and Health Threats in Response to Spread of Coronavirus

In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to establish a Standing Committee on Emerging Infectious Diseases and 21st Century Health Threats. The standing committee will provide a neutral forum to convene experts who can engage rapidly with the federal government. It would be prepared to respond on short notice to requests. It will serve as a focal point for discussions on how to integrate science into national preparedness and response decision-making, to explore lessons learned and best practices from previous preparedness and response efforts, and to consider strategies for addressing misinformation. The standing committee will include members with expertise in emerging infectious diseases, public health, public health preparedness and response, clinical care and crisis standards of care, risk communication, and regulatory issues. Read More
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