HHSC: Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response
The Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response provides expert, evidence-based assessments, protocols, and recommendations related to state responses to infectious diseases and serves as a reliable and transparent source of information and education for Texas leadership and citizens. For a list of committee members, please follow this link.
1. Call to Order & Welcome Remarks. DSHS Commissioner John Hellerstedt, M.D. convened the meeting.
2. Approval of Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2020. The minutes were approved as written.
3. Open Meetings Act Overview - Barbara Klein. The Open Meetings Act was presented to the group. Please follow the link for detailed information on the Open Meetings Act requirements.
4. COVID-19 Situation Update - Dr. Hellerstedt
January 7: Chinese authorities identified a new (novel) type of coronavirus
January 21: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed first case of novel coronavirus in the U.S. in