Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacancy

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Who

NPR — 🇺🇸 United States
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The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director by a 51-44 vote.
She takes command of a stressed agency with thousands of layoffs and leadership shakeups.
The CDC is addressing measles surges, cyclosporiasis outbreaks, and Ebola outbreaks in Africa.
Her confirmation comes after a July hearing where vaccines were debated with Kennedy allies.
Sen. Bernie Sanders opposed her advancement, citing concerns about commitment to vaccines.

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🇺🇸 United States (outlet HQ)
topics: Health, Politics · language: eng

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published 5 Aug, 20:00Z
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