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The C.D.C.’s Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option

The C.D.C.’s Vaccine Chief on Why Quitting Was His Only Option

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Over the past 24 hours, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention has been plunged into turmoil.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tried to fire the agency’s
director, Susan Monarez, igniting a standoff that prompted three
other senior officials to resign.

One of those officials, Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, explains why he
chose to take a stand.

Guest: Dr. Demetre Daskalakis, a former director at the C.D.C.

Background reading:

The Covid-19 pandemic made the C.D.C. a frequent target of
lawmakers and segments of the general public.

Mr. Kennedy’s move to dismiss Dr. Monarez came after she
declined to fire agency leaders or to accept all recommendations
from a vaccine advisory panel, according to people with knowledge
of the events.

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