Every day brings a flurry of new coronavirus headlines and a growing number of cases around the globe. While China remains the epicenter of the outbreak, experts warn of a possible global pandemic that could wreak havoc on health systems and vulnerable populations. There have been only a dozen cases to date in the U.S. and experts say the current risk to Americans is low. But that could quickly change if measures to curb the virus fail. Meanwhile, a barrage of news reports has spurred a wave of xenophobia and racist attitudes towards Asians and Asian Americans. In this webinar, you will hear the latest updates from top experts and a leading journalist tracking the story, providing crucial context and insights for reporting responsibly on this fast-moving public health threat.

Panelists: 

• Emily Baumgaertner, medical reporter for the Los Angeles Times 
• Dr. Seema Yasmin, journalist, author, medical doctor and professor
• Dr. Michael Mina, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard T. H. Chan School of Public Health

This program is open to all eligible individuals. USC Annenberg operates all of its programs and activities consistent with the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.

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