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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.
New York City is allocating $28 million for "disease detectives" and other health professionals to prepare for potential outbreaks, including new COVID-19 variants, polio, Ebola, and smallpox. The city has awarded contracts to temp agencies to provide licensed laboratory technicians, clinicians, and disease investigators to assist with disease detection, testing antibiotic resistance, and other services. The move comes amid an influx of over 125,000 migrants since April, with concerns about unvaccinated individuals entering the city. Health experts say the listed outbreak possibilities are used to justify the procurement spending, as new diseases are emerging and spreading faster than ever before.
Dozens of people were likely infected with COVID-19 at a conference held by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia, from April 24 to 27, according to a CDC representative. Approximately 35 individuals had reported testing positive as of May 2, and the CDC is working with the Georgia Department of Health to determine transmission patterns. The event was attended by around 2,000 people, and the protocols followed "CDC guidance," with many attendees choosing to wear masks. The CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccines for everyone aged 6 months and older.