CDC layoffs spark concerns over public health response
TL;DR
The CDC has experienced significant staff cuts, with around 600 employees fired over a weekend amid broader federal workforce reductions during the government shutdown, raising concerns about the agency's ability to respond to public health emergencies and maintain communication with Congress and local health departments.
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