CDC Measles Death Pushback Stokes Staff Fears About New Leader

FREE LINK > CDC is still not including two PA measles deaths in its officially tally. Agency's staffers who'd hoped that new director Erica Schwartz would push back against RFK Jr.'s measles skepticism have been severely disappointed. @jessicanix.bsky.social > www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

"The “highly unusual” way the two deaths were treated sowed confusion and distrust in the ranks that could hamper the agency’s ability to operate, said Debra Houry..." CDC = Center of Disinformation Control Schwartz should be fired www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

NEW: For a third week in a row, the CDC hasn’t included the PA measles-associated deaths in its weekly update. The controversy around the deaths has eroded what little trust staff had in the new director. Gift link for @bloomberg.com www.bloomberg.com/news/article...