Dear colleagues,
WHO will host a virtual global workshop on Friday, 19 March 2021 from 12:00 – 16:00 Central European
Time (CET) on Enhancing Sequencing to Monitor SARS-CoV-2 Evolution.
Objective:
The main objective is to agree on a common vision and way forward for a global coordinated plan to increase SARS-CoV-2 genetic sequencing capacities to detect SARS-CoV-2 mutations and variants and to monitor virus evolution worldwide.
Background: In
line with the Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan (SPRP) 2021 for COVID-19 and WHO’s Global Risk Monitoring and Framework for SARS-CoV-2
variants, WHO is working with Member States and partners to increase SARS-CoV-2 sequencing capacities and encourage timely sharing of geographically representative sequences and supporting data. In order to understand the current status of sequencing for SARS-CoV-2
and inform capacity building efforts worldwide, a workshop will be held across multiple stakeholders as a virtual session on Friday 19 March 2021.
Interpretation in the 6 UN languages will be provided.
We’ll use the Zoom platform. Registering
is mandatory to receive your personal connection link.
We recommend you keep/save it carefully to prevent any last-minute stress.
Join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device
Click here to register or copy the link below in your browser.
https://who.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtdeuqrj4sG9DELuoqq3cnEiLGY1HPCv4x
Description : Global workshop on enhancing sequencing for SARS-COV-2
Please share this with your networks. Should you encounter any problem to register,
please contact
Ms Josine Umugwaneza at (jumugwaneza@who.int).
Kind regards,
Josine
Global Infectious Hazards Preparedness · Health Emergencies Program
World Health Organization · Geneva Switzerland