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health5 months ago•5 min saved

US Senate Confirms Susan Monarez as New CDC Director

The Senate confirmed Susan Monarez as the new CDC director, marking the first Senate-confirmed appointment under a 2023 law and the first without a medical degree in over 70 years. She inherits a strained agency amid staffing cuts, funding issues, and political challenges, with priorities including restoring trust, modernizing infrastructure, and rapid outbreak response. Monarez aims to balance scientific integrity with the current administration's policies, facing the challenge of revitalizing the agency's reputation and effectiveness.

via NPR|

#agency-leadership #cdc #health

health-and-safety1 year ago•5 min saved

"Minnesotans' Ongoing Efforts to Establish Covid-Safe Environments"

Despite declining Covid case rates and relaxed restrictions, some Minnesotans are still creating Covid-safer spaces by organizing events with strict safety measures such as high-quality masks, testing requirements, and air purifiers. These initiatives aim to provide a sense of community and joy while countering the isolation and despair experienced by those who still have restricted lifestyles due to the pandemic. However, these local efforts are limited in scale, and the need for comprehensive pandemic management remains a priority.

via Racket|

#community-building #covid-conscious-alternatives #covid-prevention