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

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
NPR News Wednesday 05 August 2026, 20:00 UTC By Pien Huang 1 min read
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Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.

(Image credit: Finn Gomez)

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