BREAKING NEWS: CDC Cuts Spark Fears of Critical Response System Collapse
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cut over 1,300 employees, sparking fears that the country's critical response system is on the brink of collapse. The mass layoffs were announced on Friday, with hundreds more employees fired over the weekend.
According to sources, around 600 workers lost their jobs in a chaotic process that saw some employees receive notifications just hours after being told they would be retained. The cuts are part of a wider effort by the Trump Administration to slash the federal workforce during the government shutdown.
The CDC's response system is already under strain due to the ongoing shutdown, which has left many critical positions unfilled. With the latest cuts, experts warn that the country may not have enough trained personnel to respond to emerging health crises.
The National Public Health Coalition, a group of former CDC employees, reports that around 700 employees received emails revoking their reduction in force notices on Saturday. However, it is unclear how many of these employees will ultimately be retained.
This chaotic process has left many wondering if the CDC's critical response system can withstand the cuts. The agency's ability to respond to public health emergencies, such as outbreaks and natural disasters, may be severely impacted by the layoffs.
As the situation continues to unfold, experts are urging caution and warning that the country may not have enough trained personnel to respond to emerging health crises. This is a developing story, with updates expected in the coming hours and days.
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*This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*
