In r/publichealth, a report that CDC paused lab testing for rabies, mpox, and other diseases is framed as a direct consequence of staffing cuts, raising fears about surveillance and response capacity.
“CDC pauses lab testing of rabies, monkeypox and other diseases.”
“The pausing of lab testing comes in the wake of the dramatic downsizing of the CDC in the last year through layoffs, retirements, resignations and the nonrenewal of temporary appointments.”
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