Thursday, April 30, 2009
Feds host webcast on swine flu
Webcast replay
Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Webcast courtesy of hhs.gov
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano hosted a live webcast Thursday afternoon to answer submitted questions about the H1N1 flu. They were joined by Acting Director of CDC, Dr. Richard Besser. Click the video above to watch a replay of the webcast.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano and Acting Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Rich Besser hosted answer questions and provided information about 2009 H1N1 swine flu. It can be viewed at www.hhs.gov or www.cdc.gov.
“At times like this, clear accurate information is one of the most powerful tools we have and we look forward to answering questions and speaking directly to the American people,” said Sebelius in a statement announcing the webcast. “Our administration believes in using new methods to engage the American people and ensure they can speak directly to their public officials. This webcast is an important part of that effort.”
The government is using several online media outlets to communicate with the public about new virus and the outbreak, including toll free hotlines, web sites and twittering.
