***MEDIA ADVISORY FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11 AT 11:15 AM ET // 10:15 AM CT***
Friday marks two years to the day since the World Health Organization named the new novel coronavirus “COVID-19”
Wisconsin — On Friday, February 11, 2022, at 11:15 AM ET // 10:15 AM CT, U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04), Former member of President Biden’s COVID-19 Task Force Andy Slavitt, and local health care workers will join Protect Our Care for a virtual press conference. During the call, speakers will discuss how Republicans, like U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI), have prolonged the pandemic by spreading misinformation, promoting unproven and unsafe treatments, and downplaying life-saving vaccines.
As we enter year three of life with COVID-19 in the United States, it is crucial that the public understands the impact of choices Republicans have made regarding public health. Those decisions have prolonged the pandemic and significantly delayed America’s return to normal. Republicans like Ron Johnson must be held accountable for pandering to the most extreme elements of their base and causing unnecessary suffering, all in a blatant quest to score political points.
PRESS CALL:
WHO:
U.S. Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04)
Andy Slavitt, Former Member of the Biden Administration COVID-19 Task Force
Rachael U., Eau Claire CNA and contract tracer
Dr. Rachel Hughes, Madison ER Physician
WHAT: Virtual Press Conference
WHEN: Friday, February 11th at 11:15 AM ET // 10:15 AM CT
WHERE: Register For the Event Here