CDC Director Says Agency Needs Major Overhaul
The CDC failed to respond quickly enough during the COVID-19 pandemic and needs a major overhaul, said Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
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The CDC failed to respond quickly enough during the COVID-19 pandemic and needs a major overhaul, said Director Rochelle Walensky, MD.
Walensky aims to prioritize public health needs, deemphasize publication of scientific papers about rare diseases.
Among other flaws, the public guidance during the coronavirus pandemic was “confusing and overwhelming,” the agency said.
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