Climatological, Meteorological and Environmental Factors in COVID-19 Pandemic - Day 3 Part 1
Explore the impact of climatological, meteorological, and environmental factors on the COVID-19 pandemic in this comprehensive conference session. Begin with welcome remarks from Joel Botai of the SA Weather Service, followed by a keynote address from Dr. Tiantian Li of the Chinese Center for Disease Control, sharing insights from China's COVID-19 experience and response. Engage with a panel of experts discussing disease response, risk communication, and forecast dissemination, addressing key goals for COVID-19 forecasts and the challenges of communicating forecasts amidst uncertainty. Hear from speakers representing various international organizations, including the African Academy of Sciences, National Institute for Communicable Diseases in South Africa, and the United States Air Force. Gain valuable knowledge on how environmental and meteorological forecasts can inform decision-making and pandemic management strategies.