Post emailed messages to Slack channel
How this automation works
Stay informed with automatic CDC health updates delivered right to your Slack workspace. This Applet posts a message when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention releases a new coronavirus alert. Great for teams or organizations that want timely public health information shared instantly in Slack. Customize the message to fit your tone.
If
Trigger ingredients
EntryTitle
EntryUrl
EntryAuthor
EntryContent
EntryImageUrl
EntryPublished
Then
Action fields
channel
message
title
title_url
image_url
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5 triggers, queries, and actions
New coronavirus alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the CDC releases news about the 2019/2020 Novel Coronavirus. Stay safe out there!
New food safety update
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the CDC has news about a food safety issue such as a recall. Stay safe out there!
History of coronavirus alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when the CDC releases news about the 2019/2020 Novel Coronavirus. Stay safe out there!
History of food safety updates
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when the CDC has news about a food safety issue such as a recall. Stay safe out there!
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
History of coronavirus alerts
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when the CDC releases news about the 2019/2020 Novel Coronavirus. Stay safe out there!
History of food safety updates
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a list of when the CDC has news about a food safety issue such as a recall. Stay safe out there!
New coronavirus alert
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the CDC releases news about the 2019/2020 Novel Coronavirus. Stay safe out there!
New food safety update
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when the CDC has news about a food safety issue such as a recall. Stay safe out there!
Post to channel
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This Action will post a message to the channel you choose in Slack.
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About Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors and reports on diseases, disease research, and environmental health. This service lets you stay up-to-date on food safety and recalls.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention monitors and reports on diseases, disease research, and environmental health. This service lets you stay up-to-date on food safety and recalls.
About Slack
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.
Slack brings all your team communication into one place. Turn on Applets to bring important information into channels, quickly share photos, automate reminders, and much more.