That Didn't Take Long: CDC Director Abruptly Resigns After WHO Ends Global COVID Health Emergency

Written By BlabberBuzz | Saturday, 06 May 2023 05:15 AM
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That Didn't Take Long: CDC Director Abruptly Resigns After WHO Ends Global COVID Health Emergency

Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the Director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has announced her resignation, effective at the end of June.

In her resignation letter to President Biden, Walensky expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve and her commitment to moving the CDC and public health forward.

"The end of the COVID-19 public health emergency marks a tremendous transition for our country, for public health, and in my tenure as CDC Director," Walensky wrote. "I took on this role, at your request, with the goal of leaving behind the dark days of the pandemic and moving CDC – and public health – forward into a much better and more trusted place."

The White House issued a statement thanking Walensky for her service and leadership during the pandemic. President Biden praised Walensky's unwavering focus on the health of every American and her ability to lead a complex organization on the front of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity.

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"Dr. Walensky leaves CDC a stronger institution, better positioned to confront health threats and protect Americans. We have all benefited from her service and dedication to public health, and I wish her the best in her next chapter," the President added.

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The CDC has played a crucial role in the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic, providing guidance and recommendations to help mitigate the spread of the virus.

Walensky's resignation comes when the country begins to emerge from the pandemic, with vaccination rates increasing and restrictions easing.

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