Over the course of the pandemic, Gayles advocated for stringent measures to curtail the spread of covid-19, pushed for health equity in vaccine distribution and led a rollout that has led to one of the highest vaccination rates in the country. He earned accolades for his positions — including being featured this year on CBS’s “60 Minutes” — but also criticism from some who felt he was too cautious, especially when it came to his advice on schools.

Source: Washington Post August 18, 2021 12:37 UTC