COVID-19 Update David J. Sencer CDC Museum

David J. Sencer CDC Museum

Louise Shaw

Museum Curator

www.cdc.gov/museum

The David J. Sencer CDC Museum closed to the public on March 20, 2020. Online exhibits can be accessed by visiting www.cdc.gov/museum. The CDC Museum’s most recently installed exhibition, Influenza: Complex Virus/Complex History, is as timely as it gets Although a date has not yet been confirmed, once the museum is cleared for opening, the exhibition will be on display through May 2021.

Influenza: Complex Virus/Complex History traces the global impact of influenza viruses since the 1918 pandemic. Influenza viruses are biologically and historically unique. Small changes in their genes occur frequently. Abrupt major changes are less common but can have devastating impact. In modern times, recurring influenza outbreaks have prompted virologists, medical professionals, and public health workers to search for ways to prevent influenza transmission and reduce the effects of influenza infections.

· Hours (with or without access restrictions): 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Friday except Thursday from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.

· Until further notice, the museum is closed to the public and all tours are canceled per CDC guidelines regarding social distancing and the elimination of large gatherings.

· Masks required