Martha Framsted From: Dr. Robe-n R. Redfield (CDC) Sent: Tuesday, March 3, 2020 9:15 AM To: Dr. Robert R. Redfield (CDC) Subject: Thank You for Veur Response Ettorts Dear Colleagues, Over the past two months, the response to the novel eoronavirus disease 2019 9) has drawn upon expertise from every corner of CDC, and your dedication to this mission is exceptional. We anticipated and prepared for the possible spread of COVID-IQ in communities across the United States. CDC is working 24/7 with our state, local, tribal, and territorial partners to mitigate the impact of this Virus to our Nation. Thank you for your tireless commitment to confronting this global outbreak. As this situation evolves, many of you will he called upon to do even more. I greatly appreciate the challenging work ofthose directly deployed to the response and public health work being done by others to ensure that all of critical functions continue. Confi'onting global outbreaks and protecting Americans is what We do, We are learning more each day about this Virus and its impact. More and more, people are turning to us for guidance, and we respond consistently with evidence-based information and professionalism. Many ofyou have answered the call for help. one deployers have supported State Department efforts to repahiate Americans from China and Japan. Many are supporting airpon screening efforts at Us airports And, still others are supporting state and local health departments as they confirm community cases and request teolinieal and communications expertise. 1 am enormously proud to represent this organization and, more importantly, all ofyouithe premier public health professionals in the World. CDC is the focus of much attention and I have every confidence that we will emerge stronger, more knowledgeable, and even more proficient. Please stay informed of new developments about COVID-19 through CDC Connects. Sincerely, Robert Redfield, MD Director, CDC, and Administrator, ATSDR