MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2020
Media Contact: Amy Cloud, Public Information Officer
Phone: (360) 318-4356
E-mail address: WUC_JIC@co.whatcom.wa.us
Whatcom County Health Department and Whatcom Unified Command To Host COVID-19 Media Briefing
BELLINGHAM, WA – Whatcom County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 11:00 am on Tuesday August 18, 2020 through the GoToMeeting video conferencing platform.
Representatives from Whatcom County Health Department and Whatcom Unified Command will give updates about the health department’s planning and response to COVID-19. Specifically, they will discuss the following topics: testing, case contact investigation, and isolation & quarantine.
Speakers
- Erika Lautenbach Director, Whatcom County Health Department
- Scott McCreery Incident Commander, Whatcom Unified Command
They will be available for media questions.This media briefing will be recorded and made available to the public.WCHD COVID-19 Media BriefingTue, Aug 18, 2020 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (PDT)Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://www.gotomeet.me/WCHealthDepartment4/wchd-covid-19-media-briefing-5You can also dial in using your phone.United States (Toll Free): 1 877 309 2073United States: +1 (646) 749-3129Access Code: 757-810-541New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/757810541Upon joining the conference, participants will be asked to identify their name and affiliation. Members of the media will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation.
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