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Coronavirus Measures   Dear Friend, As the country’s leading champion of lung health, the American Lung Association puts the well-being and health of our nationwide community first and foremost. We have been closely monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), following guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), World Health Organization (WHO), state and local health departments and our medical experts throughout this emerging public health situation. We are working to minimize the risk to all, especially those with lung disease or an impaired immune system. We are taking extra measures to postpone all Lung Association organized meetings and events nationwide through April 30, 2020. Wherever possible we have adapted our mission delivery to a virtual or remote activation. We are limiting non-essential travel in accordance with health and safety guidelines and our staff will telecommute until March 31. We will continue to be available to deliver our mission work during this lung health crisis. Our top priority is the health and well-being of all, and we are acting with an abundance of caution. As this situation unfolds, we will continue to closely monitor CDC and WHO guidance. We urge all Americans, especially those at higher risk, to take all reasonable precautions to protect their health. We will continue to share important information on lung.org and through our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter platforms. We also offer you the respiratory expertise available at no cost through the Lung HelpLine (1-800-586-4872). Thank you for your patience, understanding and support as we navigate and reach a healthy resolution to this evolving situation together. In good health, Harold P. Wimmer National President and CEO American Lung Association