CDC Director Rochelle Walensky Resigns Amid COVID Transition

The global health emergency for COVID-19 has officially ended, meaning countries will manage the virus like other infectious diseases. However, the CDC will no longer have the authority to collect certain critical data, such as the number of cases and transmission rates. CDC Director Rochelle Walensky has also announced her resignation. While some praised her for turning around an agency in distress, others criticized the CDC's response to the pandemic under her leadership. The country is still witnessing 1,000 deaths from COVID every week, and experts stress the need to continue efforts to prevent cases and deaths.