Current location:health >>
Former CDC directors: U.S. politicians undermine CDC unconscionably
health391People have gathered around
IntroductionIt is "unconscionable and dangerous" for U.S. politicians to undermine the (U.S.') Centers for Disea ...
It is "unconscionable and dangerous" for U.S. politicians to undermine the (U.S.') Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the fight against COVID-19, former U.S. CDC directors wrote in an article published recently by The Washington Post.
"Through last week, and into Monday, the administration continued to cast public doubt on the agency's recommendations and role in informing and guiding the nation's pandemic response," read the article on Tuesday co-written by Tom Frieden, Jeffrey Koplan, David Satcher and Richard Besser.
Noting that the U.S. CDC has gathered the advice of thousands of experienced health experts which is critical for the United States to win the anti-pandemic fight, the former CDC directors wrote "their sound science is being challenged with partisan potshots, sowing confusion and mistrust," taking the CDC guidelines for reopening schools as an example.
The guidelines, "designed to protect children, teachers, school staffers and their families," were dubbed "an impediment to reopening schools quickly" by some politicians, they wrote, adding such attempts to overthrow the guidelines will only create chaos and endanger lives.
"The four of us led the CDC over a period of more than 15 years ... We cannot recall over our collective tenure a single time when political pressure led to a change in the interpretation of scientific evidence," they wrote.
The former directors noted that the politicians' anti-CDC efforts have already "fueled a backlash against public health officials across the country," and impelled many Americans to overlook the CDC guidelines, which is the reason behind the surging infections and deaths in the United States.
"The United States is home to a quarter of the world's reported COVID-19 infections and deaths, despite being home to only 4.4 percent of the global population," they wrote.
"Sadly, we are not even close to having the virus under control. Quite the opposite, in fact," they wrote.
To contain the spread of the virus as soon as possible, they called on U.S. politicians to give back the CDC's "proper role" in the anti-epidemic fight, and urged the public to adhere to the CDC guidelines, wearing masks and maintaining social distancing measures.
"Trying to fight this pandemic while subverting scientific expertise is like fighting blindfolded," they wrote.
"The CDC is home to thousands of experts who for decades have fought deadly pathogens such as HIV, Zika and Ebola. Unfortunately, their sound science is being challenged with partisan potshots, sowing confusion and mistrust at a time when the American people need leadership, expertise and clarity", the Post said.
Tags:
Reprint:Friends are welcome to share on the Internet, but please indicate the source of the article when reprinting it.“Starry Scope news portal”。http://philippines.argoasecurityeu.com/content-21b899939.html
Related articles
Nadal returns to Roland Garros to practice amid doubts over fitness and form
healthPARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal returned to Roland Garros on Monday to practice and try and figure out whe ...
【health】
Read moreAbbey Clancy flaunts her jaw
healthAbbey Clancy showcased her incredibly toned figure in a slinky dress while attending a special scree ...
【health】
Read moreMichigan former clerk and attorney charged after alleged unauthorized access to 2020 voter data
healthLANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s attorney general announced charges Wednesday against a former towns ...
【health】
Read more
Popular articles
- I was 'brokefished' by my friend for £400
- From fan to hero, super sub Joselu lifts Real Madrid past Bayern and into Champions League final
- Giants place outfielder Jorge Soler on the 10
- China's exports and imports return to growth in April as demand improves
- Lynn Williams breaks NWSL goal
- Union push pits the United Farm Workers against a major California agricultural business
Latest articles
Burglar hurled stolen mobile phones at police from the top of 60ft high roof during nine
Think tank report highlights China's approach to modernization
Bayern offside is latest Champions League controversy for ref Marciniak after cup final successes
North West joins starry concert event of 'The Lion King' at Hollywood Bowl
Hollywood star Shia LaBeouf is spotted on the streets of Gavin and Stacey's hometown Barry
Eurovision explained, as the contest is shadowed by Israel
LINKS
- Displaced Lebanese long for home as Hezbollah
- Trump Media stock slides again to bring it nearly 60% below peak
- The 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is around the corner
- Katy Perry can barely contain her excitement as she gets ready to see Doja Cat headline Coachella
- The 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival is around the corner
- Meghan Markle wore chic white Heidi Merrick gown design just months after her bestie and Suits co
- Rihanna showcases her impeccable style in a quirky fur coat as she secures front
- Thailand to waive visa requirements for Chinese nationals
- Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress
- National cultural parks enshrining Chinese ethos