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CDC Firings Undermine Public Health Work Far Beyond Washington

KFF Health News

They worked with local officials to quickly test for viruses and ensure that testing in public health labs complies with federal regulations. Public health labs need the CDC scientists “because they’re underfunded, understaffed,” the other said. “They are at their capacity already.”

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CDC firings undermine public health work far beyond Washington

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They worked with local officials to quickly test for viruses and ensure that testing in public health labs complies with federal regulations. Public health labs need the CDC scientists because theyre underfunded, understaffed, the other said. They are at their capacity already. 18, three days after he received his notice.