CDC Provides Update on Novel Coronavirus Response

Why it matters locally: North Dakota health officials will likely be coordinating with the CDC regarding testing protocols and preventative measures, given the potential for the virus to spread nationwide.

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Atlanta — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a telebriefing to update the public on its response to the novel coronavirus. The briefing featured Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. Rear Admiral Denise Hinton, chief scientist from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), also participated in the call. The purpose of the briefing was to provide the latest information on the agency's efforts to understand and contain the virus. The officials shared updates related to the virus's spread, testing protocols, and preventative measures. No direct quotes are available, as the provided text is simply a transcription of the briefing introduction and not the substance of the update.