Epidemiological Exodus

The CDC’s fighting an outbreak of open leadership positions.

On Wednesday, the HHS Department said newly sworn-in CDC Director Susan Monarez was “no longer director,” prompting four other senior health officials to resign in protest.

Monarez’s lawyers said she was targeted for refusing to “rubber-stamp unscientific, reckless directives,” but that “an email from an HR staffer” was insufficient—President Trump had to personally fire her. Yesterday, the White House said he did, and a new CDC Director would be announced “very soon.”

The events come amid the FDA's repeal of pandemic-era emergency use authorizations for COVID vaccines. HHS Secretary RFK Jr. has long petitioned to remove the faster-but-less-thorough approval processes intended to increase vaccine availability during public health emergencies. New guidelines limit vaccine eligibility to patients who are 65+, have certain health conditions, or who must consult a doctor first.

CHOOSE HUMILITY
It’s easy to throw stones at messy government dynamics… But how are the dynamics in your own home? Be patient and humble in all your discussions, demonstrating faith and contentment in Christ.

“Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another.” 
Romans 12:10 (CSB) (read full passage)