At a glance
The June 26, 2023, Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) call included updates on the SARS-CoV-2 variants, H5, mpox outbreak, FDA, and diagnostic challenges during the outbreak of fungal meningitis associated with epidural anesthesia performed in Matamoros, Mexico.
Agenda
Welcome: Sean Courtney, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems
SARS-CoV-2 Variants Update: Natalie Thornburg, CDC Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division
H5 Update: John Barnes, CDC Influenza Division
Mpox Outbreak Update: Christina Hutson and A.D. McNaghten, CDC Mpox Response
FDA Update: Timothy Stenzel, U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Diagnostic Challenges during Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis Associated with Epidural Anesthesia Performed in Matamoros, Mexico — 2023: Anastasia Litvintseva, CDC Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases