News Report on Trumps New CDC Director
In the day’s other headlines, the Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention today. On this vote, the yeas are 51, the nays are 44. The nomination… is confirmed.
The former deputy surgeon general Dr. Erica Schwartz takes over at a delicate time for the agency as it grapples with political interference and low morale. Last month, she faced questions from a Senate committee about her approach to mRNA vaccines and the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.
Congresswoman Asks Dr. Erica Schwartz About mRNA Vaccines
I’m going to ask the same question to you, Dr. Erica Schwartz. First, I want to thank you for your service to this nation.Dr. Erica Schwartz, do you believe that mRNA vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccines, are safe and effective?
Dr. Erica Schwartz Reply’s
Senator, thank you for meeting with me earlier. I do appreciate that. I will say for the record, you do have the most beautiful office in the Senate. That being said, I do believe that mRNA vaccines technology is safe and effective.
