CDC Director Erica Schwartz's Limited Public Presence Draws Scrutiny One Month Into Role
Source Summary
CDC director Erica Schwartz has maintained a limited public presence during her first month in office as the country enters respiratory virus season. Public guidance on COVID-19, flu, and RSV vaccines remains unclear, while a measles epidemic—the worst in over 30 years—continues to spread.
Why it matters
Clear public health communication from the CDC director is critical during respiratory virus season and amid an ongoing measles epidemic.
