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health1 year ago

"CDC Simplifies COVID Isolation Guidelines, Sparks Debate"

The CDC has updated its isolation guidelines for COVID-19 cases, allowing infected individuals to return to work or public spaces one day after their fever subsides. This change reflects the progress made in protecting against severe illness from the virus. While the guidelines have been scaled back, health officials still recommend staying home until 24 hours after a fever, getting vaccinated, wearing masks, and practicing social distancing. The updated guidelines do not affect workers at nursing homes and other healthcare facilities, who are advised to follow specific recommendations.

via New York Post |
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health2 years ago

"Promoting Trust and Vaccination: CDC Director Takes Action"

Dr. Mandy K. Cohen, the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is working to restore Americans' trust in public health and the agency. With the loss of faith in science, particularly among Republicans, and low vaccination rates for flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), Dr. Cohen is on a nationwide media blitz to promote vaccination. She emphasizes her role as a mother and uses a more empathetic and empowering communication style to connect with the public. Dr. Cohen is also focused on improving the CDC's messaging and transparency, as well as implementing changes to address weaknesses identified in a recent agency review. Restoring trust is seen as the top priority for the CDC's new leader.

via The New York Times|
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health2 years ago

Mandy Cohen appointed as CDC director by President Biden.

Physician Mandy Cohen has been announced as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) by the Biden administration. Cohen, a former North Carolina health secretary, will take over an agency that has been battered by the coronavirus pandemic. Her first day at the CDC will be in early July, and she will replace outgoing director Rochelle Walensky. Cohen's leadership experience in federal and state government, oversight of North Carolina's coronavirus response, and track record of working with Republicans and the private sector were cited as reasons for her selection.

via The Washington Post|
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health2 years ago

Biden selects Mandy Cohen as CDC Director

President Biden plans to appoint Dr. Mandy Cohen, former North Carolina health secretary, as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Cohen will take over from Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, who announced last month that she would step down from her position on June 30. Dr. Cohen will oversee the CDC's response to public health crises, including Covid-19, and will be responsible for a vast set of public health crises handled across the agency's centers. The appointment does not require Senate confirmation, and Dr. Cohen can assume leadership of the CDC as soon as Dr. Walensky steps down.

via The New York Times|
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health2 years ago

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.

via NPR|
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health2 years ago

Mandy Cohen appointed as new CDC director by Biden.

President Joe Biden has chosen Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in an effort to restore trust in an agency whose reputation was damaged by the Covid-19 pandemic. Cohen, who has been criticized by 28 Republican lawmakers, is a proven communicator and politically sophisticated, making her an ally better equipped to spar with the GOP. Her charge is to complete the agency reorganization plan started by outgoing director Rochelle Walensky, which aims to communicate faster during disease outbreaks, be more transparent with the public, and prepare for the next pandemic.

via POLITICO|
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health2 years ago

Biden chooses Mandy Cohen as CDC director despite opposition.

President Joe Biden has chosen Dr. Mandy Cohen to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), succeeding Dr. Rochelle Walensky. Cohen, who previously served as secretary of North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, will take on the role as the CDC grapples with challenges in the aftermath of the pandemic. She is recognized for her ability to work across the aisle and has experience leading large and complex organizations. Cohen will begin her new role next month.

via CNN|
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politics2 years ago

Biden and First Lady to Visit North Carolina with Possible CDC Appointment in Mind.

Mandy Cohen, President Biden's reported pick for CDC director, laughed while recalling collaborations with health officials across different states during the pandemic, including a conversation about not allowing professional football. Cohen, a former North Carolina health secretary, emphasized the importance of personal relationships in coordinating COVID-19 restrictions and suggested the need for a more formal structure. Current CDC director Rochelle Walensky announced her resignation in May, and Biden is expected to pick Cohen as her successor.

via Fox News|
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politics2 years ago

Mandy Cohen named as new CDC director by Biden administration.

President Biden is expected to nominate Dr. Mandy Cohen, former health secretary of North Carolina, as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, social media posts have shown Cohen inconsistently following her own COVID-19 mitigation guidelines and laughing off lockdowns. The CDC has declined to comment on Cohen's appointment. Meanwhile, current CDC director Rochelle Walensky has announced her resignation, citing the end of the national emergency declaration for the COVID-19 pandemic. Walensky has faced criticism for her handling of the Biden administration's COVID-19 response and coordination with teachers unions on school reopening guidelines.

via New York Post |
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health2 years ago

Mandy Cohen to Lead CDC Under Biden Administration

President Biden plans to name Dr. Mandy Cohen, former North Carolina health secretary, as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Dr. Cohen, an internist, would replace Dr. Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down at the end of June. Dr. Cohen established herself as a familiar and steady voice who maintained the public’s trust despite deep political divisions during her tenure as North Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary. She has previous experience in the federal government and is currently an executive at Aledade. Public health experts who know Dr. Cohen or have worked with her said her experience leading North Carolina’s pandemic response and her years at federal agencies would be a tremendous asset for a CDC director.

via The New York Times|
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politics2 years ago

Mandy Cohen to be appointed as CDC Director by Biden Administration

President Joe Biden plans to appoint former North Carolina health secretary Mandy Cohen as the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, replacing outgoing CDC chief Rochelle Walensky. Cohen, an Obama-era health official, has broad range of health experience at the federal and state levels. While her appointment will not require Senate confirmation, she is likely to face ongoing scrutiny from Republican-led House committees investigating the Covid response.

via POLITICO|
#cdc#covid-response#joe-biden
health2 years ago

Biden selects Mandy Cohen as CDC Director

President Biden plans to select former North Carolina health secretary Mandy Cohen to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), replacing Rochelle Walensky, who is stepping down on June 30. Cohen, a Yale- and Harvard-trained internal medicine physician and public health expert, worked closely with senior Biden officials during the Obama administration. The next CDC director faces enormous challenges, including reforming a sprawling agency to make it more responsive to the next pandemic and communicating the latest science on public health threats to Americans at a time of extreme political divisions and fading trust in government.

via The Washington Post|
#biden-administration#cdc#covid-19