Virtual Newsmaker, April 7: AMA chief on using science, data to beat COVID-19

American Medical Association President Patrice A. Harris, M.D., M.A., will deliver a live national address at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 7, about the importance of relying on science and data to protect public health, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The speech, “COVID-19: The Importance of Science in an Era of Distrust and Disinformation, will be delivered via livestream as part of the National Press Club’s Virtual Newsmaker series. It will center on the need for evidence-based solutions and policies to build societal trust and a common understanding.

This 1-hour program will stream live at 11 a.m. ET and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge. Dr. Harris’s speech will be followed by a moderated question-and-answer session with Club President Michael Freedman.

Viewers are invited to submit their questions for Dr. Harris during the livestream. Freedman will ask as many questions as time permits.