The event, which is free and open to the public, will explore the following topics:

• Signs/symptoms/treatment
• Difference between seasonal flu and the coronavirus
• What is the difference between a bacteria and a virus
• The status of a vaccine
• How to best wash your hands
• How to best use hand soap and hand sanitizer
• How to best clean high contact surfaces
• What Quinnipiac is doing
• Which age groups are most at risk from the coronavirus
• Five things everyone can do now to reduce the chances of getting the coronavirus

The Quinnipiac University panel will include:

• Dwayne Boucaud, professor of biomedical sciences and director of graduate medical laboratory Science and biomedical science programs
• Dennis Brown, clinical associate professor of physician assistant studies and director of physician assistant studies
• Sheila Molony, professor of nursing
• Carol Awasu, professor of social work and director of social work master’s program
• Thomas Martin, director of biomedical sciences, microbiology and Immunology
• W. John Thomas, professor of law

Janelle Chiasera, dean of the School of Health Sciences, will moderate the discussion.