Sebelius, Napolitano, Besser to Host Webcast on 2009 H1N1 Flu, Answers Questions from the American People

WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, Homeland Security
Secretary Janet Napolitano and Acting Director of the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, Dr. Rich Besser will host a Webcast to answer questions
and provide information directly to the American people regarding the 2009 H1N1
flu on Thursday at 1:00 PM EDT. The Webcast can be viewed at www.hhs.gov and
www.cdc.gov.

"At times like this, clear accurate information is one of the most powerful
tools we have and we look forward to answering questions and speaking directly
to the American people," said Secretary Sebelius. "Our administration believes
in using new methods to engage the American people and ensure they can speak
directly to their public officials. This Webcast is an important part of that
effort."

"It`s imperative that the American people know exactly what their government is
doing, and exactly what they can do themselves to mitigate the spread of this
virus," said Secretary Napolitano. "Everyone has a part to play in this, and
it`s important that the lines of communications are open."

Questions for the officials can be submitted by emailing hhsstudio@hhs.gov.
Additional information regarding the Webcast is included below.

WHAT: Webcast regarding 2009 H1N1
flu virus

WHEN: Thursday, April 30, 2009
1:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE: Watch the Webcast live at
www.hhs.gov or www.cdc.gov.
Submit questions for the
Webcast by emailing
hhsstudio@hhs.gov.
Registration for the
Webcast is not required.

Please note, you will need
Flash
(http://www.adobe.com)
installed on your computer
in order to view the live
video stream. You can test
your ability to view the
Flash video stream starting
at 10 a.m. EDT on Thursday
by visiting www.hhs.gov or
www.cdc.gov.

NOTE: Networks can access the
Webcast via outbound fiber
from VYVX: 100355

Note: All HHS press releases, fact sheets and other press materials are
available at http://www.hhs.gov/news.

HHS Press Office
202-690-6343

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