‘Zombified’ C.D.C., Hobbled by Cuts, Struggles to Fulfill Scientific Mission

NYT Science Saturday 26 September 2026, 09:01 UTC By Apoorva Mandavilli 1 min read

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A protest outside the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention last year after employees were laid off. Beyond staff reductions, the agency also faces a leadership vacuum.

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