Subject: Global workshop on enhancing sequencing for SARS-CoV-2, 19 March 2021 _ Registration Link
From: rdblueprint <[email-masked]>
To: Undisclosed recipients:Undisclosed
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:33:02 +0000

Dear all,

Please see invite below.

Kind regards

R&D Blueprint

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From: "UMUGWANEZA, Josine, Anne" <[email-masked]>

Date: 12 March 2021 at 18:45:47 CET

To: "UMUGWANEZA, Josine, Anne" <[email-masked]>

Cc: "CARTER, Lisa" <[email-masked]>

Subject: Global workshop on enhancing sequencing for SARS-CoV-2, 19 March 2021 _ Registration Link

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 ([email-masked]).

Kind regards,

Josine

Global Infectious Hazards Preparedness · Health Emergencies Program

World Health Organization · Geneva Switzerland