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Statement on U.S. government’s decision to withhold funding from the World Health Organization

Statement from José Luis Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vital Strategies, on the U.S. government’s decision to withhold funding from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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“There is only one adversary here: the coronavirus. It is in all our best interests to work with and strengthen the World Health Organization.”

Statement from José Luis Castro, President and Chief Executive Officer, Vital Strategies, on the U.S. government’s decision to withhold funding from the World Health Organization (WHO).

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Partnership for Healthy Cities Launches Online Platform to Support City Leaders Responding to COVID-19

The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) today launched a new online platform for mayors, city officials and public health practitioners to support their efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis.

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Watch: Dr. Tom Frieden Joins Mark Zuckerberg for Facebook Live Discussion on COVID-19

Facebook Live: Tom Frieden, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, participated in a Facebook Live discussion with Mark Zuckerberg and Pricilla Chan.

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Watch: STAT News: A Conversation on the Coronavirus

STAT News: Tom Frieden sat down with STAT’s senior infectious diseases and global health reporter, Helen Branswell, for a live video chat on the state of the pandemic.

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Op-Ed: I Used to Run the C.D.C. Here’s What It Can Do to Slow This Pandemic.

New York Times: Dr. Tom Frieden lays out a vision for the next phase of COVID-19 response in the United States: effective, science-driven strategies led by the CDC.

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Pennsylvania Governor Wolf Issues Executive Order to Allow Early Release for Vulnerable People in State Corrections

Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf issued an order to release vulnerable inmates from state prisons in response to the growing threat of COVID-19 among those who are incarcerated.

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Op-Ed: Virology in the time of coronavirus: What a difference a month makes— and the most important questions we still need to answer

CNN: This past month, we have learned an amazing amount and have made progress answering 13 important questions about COVID-19.

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Op-Ed: Coronavirus: Facing the fear in everyday activities like getting the mail and shopping

USA Today: Dr. Frieden and Dr. Dooley, who worked together for thirty years at the CDC, offer the tips they have provided to family and friends for living safely during the time of COVID-19.

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31 Cities Join Inaugural Partnership for Healthy Cities COVID-19 Webinar

With COVID-19 spreading rapidly around the globe, cities are at the forefront of the response to this unprecedented public health crisis. The Partnership for Healthy Cities is building on existing relationships with city leaders to support their COVID-19 response with evidence-based strategies.

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