A little more than four years ago, the secretary of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to COVID-19. Ultimately, the Biden administration’s unprecedented implementation of vaccine mandates with the support of the CDC contributed to Americans’ loss of trust in public health agencies. Once the crown jewel of public health action, the CDC has sat like an old car up on concrete blocks with the wheels removed, rusting. The agency is long overdue for a reformation restoring its effectiveness and glory as the fire station of public health. With the COVID-19 pandemic in the rearview mirror, now is the time to restore public trust in our public health institutions and prepare for future threats.

Source: Fox News February 23, 2024 13:04 UTC