Robert R. Redfield

Trump Officials Tried To ‘Cripple’ The CDC’s COVID-19 Response, House Panel Says

Trump appointees sought to change reports "in a misguided effort to achieve herd immunity,” House investigators found.
By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, AP

CDC Head Approves Coronavirus Vaccine Administration As First Shipments Go Out

Dr. Robert Redfield accepted a CDC advisory panel's endorsement that the Pfizer vaccine can be given to those 16 and older.
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CDC Official Says She Was Ordered To Delete Email: Probe

Dr. Charlotte Kent told congressional investigators she believes the deletion order came from CDC Director Robert Redfield.
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Biden Taps Infectious Disease Expert Rochelle Walensky To Lead CDC

The role is sure to be one of the most essential in Biden’s incoming administration as the coronavirus continues to spread.
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CDC Head Says 180,000 More Americans Could Die From COVID-19 By February

This winter is “going to be the most difficult time in the public health history of this nation,” said Dr. Robert Redfield as the coronavirus spreads rapidly.
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Trump Administration Ordered To Stop Expelling Children Who Cross Border

At least 8,800 unaccompanied children have been expelled since March.
By Nomaan Merchant, AP

U.S. Reaches 8 Million Coronavirus Cases As Flu Season Begins

Experts have long worried about the pandemic coinciding with flu season.
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Pence Ordered U.S. Borders Closed After CDC Experts Refused

The order came after a top doctor refused to comply with a Trump administration directive.
By Jason Dearen and Garance Burke, AP

Dr. Fauci Calls Out Fox News For 'Outlandish' Reports About Coronavirus

The infectious disease expert also called Trump's new coronavirus adviser, Dr. Scott Atlas, an "outlier."
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Here's What To Do If Someone Sneezes Or Coughs Near You

This expert tip could help you dodge potential COVID-19 particles from a sneeze or cough.
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