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CDC employees are experiencing chaos due to multiple layoffs, rehiring, and program cuts amid political and administrative turmoil, severely impacting public health functions and oversight.
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.
The CDC has experienced significant layoffs, with about a quarter of its workforce (~3,000 employees) affected amid ongoing government shutdown and administrative changes under the Trump administration, leading to leadership resignations and concerns over public health guidance.
The CDC has reversed over half of the 1,300 layoffs, saving key staff involved in disease response, but some biodefense analysts responsible for national security threats have still been laid off.
Approximately 600 CDC employees were laid off due to the Trump administration's mass layoffs, affecting key offices and programs, with some layoffs later reversed amid legal challenges and concerns over the impact on public health efforts.
US Vice-President JD Vance warned of deeper job cuts if the government shutdown continues, with hundreds of thousands of federal employees already on unpaid leave and ongoing disputes over healthcare subsidies causing further disruptions, including the closure of Smithsonian museums and research centers.
The Trump administration reversed some CDC layoffs caused by a government shutdown after initial incorrect notifications, amidst ongoing political disputes over government funding and potential layoffs of thousands of federal workers, highlighting chaos and partisan disagreements.
The Trump administration announced layoffs affecting dozens of CDC employees, including top scientists and the entire Washington office, amid ongoing challenges at the agency such as resignations and a shooting incident, raising concerns about the impact on public health efforts.
At least 600 CDC employees are receiving permanent termination notices following a court ruling that protected some employees from layoffs, but not others, amid a broader agency overhaul and ongoing legal disputes.
Over 400 CDC employees who were laid off in April have had their layoffs revoked by HHS, potentially reinstating staff in key health divisions and restoring vital public health work, though some employees remain uncertain about the finality of these decisions and face logistical challenges.