03/15/2024 Join the Next Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) Call on Monday, March 18, at 3:00 PM ET

Meeting information

On Monday, March 18, from 3:00-4:00 PM ET, the Division of Laboratory Systems will host a call to discuss hot topics and to solicit the laboratory community's questions about emergency preparedness and response. The Laboratory Outreach Communication System (LOCS) Calls typically take place on the third Monday of each month and are scheduled for one hour. The next call is scheduled for Monday, April 15.

Please see below for agenda and Zoom information. Attendance for this call is limited to 5,000 participants, but audio, transcripts, and slides will be posted online by the following Monday.

To submit a question for consideration, email DLSinquiries@cdc.gov in advance or use the Question & Answer (Q&A) function in Zoom during the call.

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For questions, contact us at LOCS@cdc.gov.

Agenda

• Welcome: Sean Courtney, CDC Division of Laboratory Systems
• SARS-CoV-2 Variants Update: Natalie Thornburg, CDC Coronavirus and Other Respiratory Viruses Division
• Emerging Pathogen Preparedness and Response: Laura Knoll, Texas Health Resources
• Ongoing Dengue Outbreak: Joshua Wong, CDC Division of Vector-Borne Diseases

Zoom information

To join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone, or Android device:

URL: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/j/1606392851?pwd=YVE3WEQrbC9VOXRlZ1lUSUg3SGJFQT09

Passcode: 048861a!

To join by phone:

Dial US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666

Webinar ID: 160 639 2851

Passcode: 47503769

International numbers available: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/u/abvYp6DjgP

If you plan to join by phone, we strongly recommend installing the Zoom app:

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