If you have concerns around the coronavirus or just want to hear factual information from experts, the Te Papa Hauora Health Precinct is hosting a free public information evening on Monday 9 March.

This is an opportunity for members of the public to hear from experts and ask questions about the current situation.

Date: Monday 9 March
Time: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
Venue: Manawa Foyer, 276 St Antigua Street, Christchurch

Registration is essential

The following issues will be covered:

• Understanding the disease: What is the virus, its features, nature, and how does it infect and affect us?
• Protection: How we can protect ourselves, our families/whanau and community, and what can we tell our children?
• Management: How prepared are we, what actions are being taken to prevent and control the virus, and management plans for an outbreak?

The evening will begin with a presentation followed by an expert panel discussion and question time, led by international infectious diseases expert Professor David Murdoch. The panel will feature:

• Professor David Murdoch, University of Otago, Christchurch, infectious disease expert
• Dr Sarah Metcalf, Canterbury DHB Consultant in Infectious Diseases
• Dr Ramon Pink, Canterbury DHB Medical Officer of Health
• Sarah Whitcombe-Dobbs, University of Canterbury, Child and Family Psychologist
• Dr Josh Freeman, Canterbury Health Laboratories, Clinical Director of Microbiology
• Dr Ben Hudson, University of Otago, Christchurch, Head of Department of General Practice, and Pegasus Health (Charitable) Ltd