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CDC director orders reorganization, saying response to COVID-19 "certainly did not meet expectations"

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The director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that organizations can respond quickly to emerging health threats amid criticism of their response to new health threats. announced a "reset" focused on COVID-19 Pandemic.

CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky informed CDC staff of the changes, including internal staffing changes and procedures to speed up data releases.

"For 75 years, CDC and Public Health have prepared for her COVID-19, but at our critical time, our performance has certainly fallen short of expectations." she said in a statement obtained by her Washington Post. “My goal is a new public health action-oriented culture at CDC that emphasizes accountability, collaboration, communication, and timeliness.”

This change is a CDC initiative andCaucasian. It is not directed by House or other executive officer, Wallensky said.

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 The CDC's director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, on Wednesday announced sweeping changes at the agency.

 CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced significant changes to the agency on Wednesday. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty)

Among the changes announced Wednesday were the reorganization of her office of agency communications and the restructuring of public health guidance. There was a website revamp to make it easier to find. Increase use of preprint scientific reports to get actionable data faster.

Other changes include the creation of a new Executive Council to help Wallenski set strategy and priorities,several of which were made during the Trump administration. changes were also undone.

"It's been a really difficult three years for him and I feel it's my responsibility to lead this agency to a better place," Wallenski told his Associated Press. rice field.

This change comes amid continuing criticism of the government agency's response to COVID-19, monkeypox, and other public health threats. rice field.

The CDC is an Atlanta-based federal agency charged with protecting Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats.

The CDC is a federal agency based in Atlanta. It protects Americans from disease outbreaks and other public health threats. (iStock)

Experts say the CDC took time to realize how much virus entered the United States from Europe and 73} encouraged people to wear masks, said the virus could be spread through the air, and stepped up systematic testing of new variants.

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CDC has a $12 billion budget and over 11,000 employees. Wallenski became Director of the Agency in January 2021.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.