CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says

CDC scraps plan to help Texas schools curb measles over layoffs, employee says

Some employees working on the CDC's measles response were warned they could face layoffs.

CDC Scraps Measle Plan – NYCTastemakers

CDC scrapped a plan to offer help curbing measles in Texas schools after staff working on the agency’s response to this year’s record outbreak of the virus were warned they could face layoffs. A concerning, sad reality that could affect the future of public health. Agency officials scrapped the opportunity of ventilation assessments due to […]

Senators Rally Against CDC Layoffs Amid Health Concerns

timesng.com: ATLANTA — U.S. Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock and Congressman Hank Johnson joined hundreds of protesters outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offices on Tuesday to oppose significant layoffs announced by the agency. The demonstration attracted healthcare workers and community members who voiced concerns about the potential impact of the layoffs on public […] This post Senators Rally Against CDC Layoffs Amid Hea…