Re: Health Secretary- Kathleen Sebellius- MSNBC News Conference
notes from broadcast
HHS working closely with states
Federal government has nearly 50 million doses... government has already begun shipping to states
States with priority with reported cases
"what we don't know is what this virus will do"
Likely more deaths
HHS taking steps to manufacturing vaccine safe and effective for use
clinical trials for vaccines
working quickly but safety priority
interim- what every american can do- wash your handds often
cover hands and nose
don't go to work...don't send child to school
Rich Besser= additional info on outbreak
situation continues to be one of uncertainty
steps to minimize impact on people's health
confirm first death
more severe from Mexico less so here...serious virus