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Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC’s first official director in a year
The U.S. Senate has confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new CDC director, placing a veteran public health and military physician at the helm of the nation's leading health agency after a year of leadership turmoil and intense debate over vaccine policy.
Dr. Susan Monarez confirmed to lead CDC
Dr. Susan Monarez was confirmed to lead the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday in a 52-47 Senate vote.
Fauci recovering after hospitalization for West Nile virus
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, is recovering at home after being hospitalized with West Nile virus, a spokesperson said.