California's top public health director out, no reason given California's top public health official has resignedSACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California's top public health official has resigned, just days after the state announced a fix for a glitch that caused a lag in reporting coronavirus test results used to make decisions about reopening businesses and schools. Dr. Sonia Angell said in a resignation letter made public late Sunday that she's departing from her role as director and state public health officer at the California Department of Public Health. Her letter to staff, released by the California Health and Human Services Agency, did not give a specific reason for her departure. In a statement, Newsom thanked Angell "for her service to the state and her work to help steer our public health system during this global pandemic, while never losing sight of the importance of health equity.”Sandra Shewry, vice president of external engagement for California Health Care Foundation, will fill the role of acting health director, the health and human services department said. Dr. Erica Pan, who was recently appointed state epidemiologist, will be the acting state public health officer.

Source: ABC News August 10, 2020 07:42 UTC