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Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid changes at US agency.

The Senate confirmed Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote, making her the agency's first confirmed director since last year.

SourcesNPR20:00 UTCAl Jazeera22:46 UTCSave

Key points

From Al Jazeera’s report
  • Senate confirms Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote.
  • Schwartz becomes the agency’s first confirmed director since last year.
  • CDC faces low morale, mass resignations and vaccine-policy tensions.
  • Lawmakers questioned neutrality, with Cassidy later expressing more confidence.
  • Measles resurgence and cyclospora outbreak add pressure on leadership.

Why it matters. She takes office amid low morale, mass resignations, vaccine-policy tensions, measles resurgence and a cyclospora outbreak.

What to watch. Attention now turns to her handling of those pressures and lawmakers' concerns about CDC neutrality.

Coverage

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“Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum”

Key points from NPR
  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director by a 51-44 vote.
  • She takes command of a stressed agency with thousands of layoffs and leadership shakeups.
  • The CDC is addressing measles surges, cyclosporiasis outbreaks, and Ebola outbreaks in Africa.
  • Her confirmation comes after a July hearing where vaccines were debated with Kennedy allies.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders opposed her advancement, citing concerns about commitment to vaccines.
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR

“Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil”

Key points from Al Jazeera
  • Senate confirms Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote.
  • Schwartz becomes the agency’s first confirmed director since last year.
  • CDC faces low morale, mass resignations and vaccine-policy tensions.
  • Lawmakers questioned neutrality, with Cassidy later expressing more confidence.
  • Measles resurgence and cyclospora outbreak add pressure on leadership.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera

Coverage

Oldest first · UTC
SourceNPRUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at NPR“Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum”
Key points from NPR
  • The U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director by a 51-44 vote.
  • She takes command of a stressed agency with thousands of layoffs and leadership shakeups.
  • The CDC is addressing measles surges, cyclosporiasis outbreaks, and Ebola outbreaks in Africa.
  • Her confirmation comes after a July hearing where vaccines were debated with Kennedy allies.
  • Sen. Bernie Sanders opposed her advancement, citing concerns about commitment to vaccines.
SourceAl JazeeraQatarLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at Al Jazeera“Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil”
Key points from Al Jazeera
  • Senate confirms Dr Erica Schwartz as CDC director in a 51-44 vote.
  • Schwartz becomes the agency’s first confirmed director since last year.
  • CDC faces low morale, mass resignations and vaccine-policy tensions.
  • Lawmakers questioned neutrality, with Cassidy later expressing more confidence.
  • Measles resurgence and cyclospora outbreak add pressure on leadership.

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