You’re invited! A live reader Q&A on COVID-19 in Pa. and the vaccine

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The surge and the coming vaccines are top of mind for Pennsylvanians this winter. At 4 p.m. Dec. 7, join Spotlight PA’s panel of health experts to talk about testing, schools, holiday stress, tracing effectiveness, what to expect from those vaccines, and more. You can RSVP for FREE right now to claim your spot.

Our panel will include:

• Dr. Utibe Essien, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh

• Dr. Krys Johnson, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Temple University

• Ese Olumhense, Investigative Health Reporter, Spotlight PA

Participants are encouraged to submit questions in advance, and a full recording will be made available after the event.

» Spotlight PA is offering this free event as part of our commitment to better connect Pennsylvanians in all corners of the state with experts and state officials who serve them. If you value this community service, please support this important work and become a member today: spotlightpa.org/donate.