Dr. Mandy Cohen named new CDC director by President Biden.

President Biden has appointed Dr. Mandy Cohen, former state health secretary in North Carolina, to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Cohen, an internal medicine physician, has experience in state and federal government and in the private sector. She takes over from outgoing director Dr. Rochelle Walensky, and will face the challenge of restoring trust and credibility with the public, as well as rebuilding the agency's morale and reputation. Cohen is seen as a seasoned leader in public health and politics, and supporters praise her ability to navigate tough tasks and find common ground.