MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 16, 2021                     

Media Contact:                      Melissa Morin, Public Information Officer

Phone:                                    (360) 594-2504 

E-mail address:                     WUC_JIC@co.whatcom.wa.us

Whatcom County Health Department to Host COVID-19 Media Briefing

BELLINGHAM, WA –Whatcom County Health Department will hold a media briefing at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 through the GoToMeeting video conferencing platform. 

Representatives from Whatcom County Health Department will give updates about the health department’s planning and response to COVID-19. This briefing is part of an ongoing effort to keep our community informed of local COVID-19 vaccination efforts, plans, and progress.

Speakers:

• Erika Lautenbach     Director, Whatcom County Health Department
• Cindy Hollinsworth  Communicable Disease and Epidemiology Manager, Whatcom County Health Department 

 
This media briefing will be recorded and made available to the public on our media page. Media briefing details are below.
 
WCHD COVID-19 Media Briefing
Wed, Feb 17, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM (PST)
 
Please join my meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.
https://www.gotomeet.me/WCHealthDepartment4/wchd-covid-19-media-breifing
 
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States (Toll Free): 1 866 899 4679
United States: +1 (571) 317-3116
 
Access Code: 581-402-421
 
New to GoToMeeting? Get the app now and be ready when your first meeting starts: https://global.gotomeeting.com/install/581402421
 
Upon joining the conference, participants will be asked to identify their name and affiliation. Members of the media will be invited to ask questions at the end of the presentation.

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This information is also available as a pdf.