The agency has lost more than a quarter of its workforce since Trump's return to office last year ...
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Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce. Cyclospora cases have been reported in at least 47 states this year, and investigators have continued to probe how many could be linked to a common contaminated source.
CDC data show Candida auris infections are increasing nationwide, with the greatest threat linked to hospitals, nursing homes and vulnerable patients ...
Schwartz is well-qualified for the role, but crashed and burned in Senate hearing.
Dr. Erica Schwartz was the third Trump nominee for CDC director in the past 18 months.
Dr. Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, was confirmed by the Senate.
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.
The Senate confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz in a 51 to 44 vote.
Senators voted mostly on party lines for Erica Schwartz, but Democrat Tim Kaine also backed her, citing her qualifications for the job.