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CDC invites back about 180 fired employees, including some who help fight outbreaks

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has invited back about 180 laid-off employees.
Emails were sent to probationary employees stating that their termination notices had been rescinded.
With the reinstatements, the total number of CDC employees terminated is around 550.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock stated that while the reinstatements are celebrated, they are "not enough.

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