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CDC ‘disease detectors’ among hundreds of fired workers in Trump-Musk purge

The Trump administration terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, affecting about 1,300 workers, according to reports.
The actions were part of broader efforts to cut the federal workforce led by the Department of Government Efficiency, aiming to streamline operations.
Dr. Anne Schuchat stated that the cuts include deployable assets critical for investigating new threats, raising concerns about public health.
Termination notifications cited poor performance despite many workers having excellent reviews, raising concerns over transparency in the process.

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CDC 'disease detectors' among hundreds of latest fired by Trump Administration

In a significant move, the Trump administration has terminated approximately 1,300 probationary employees from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), constituting about 10% of the agency’s workforce. Notably, this reduction includes 135 officers from the Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS), often referred to as “disease detectives,” who are pivotal in investigating and managing public […]

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The Independent

CDC ‘disease detectors’ among hundreds of fired workers in Trump-Musk purge

Positions crucial to supporting public health safety were cut as the country reels from bird flu, norovirus, and other infectious viruses

6 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Today

Hundreds of CDC employees laid off in latest round of firings

As President Donald Trump’s plan to reshape the government reaches the Supreme Court in its first major test, hundreds of CDC employees and 400 at the Department of Homeland Security were laid off as the firings of federal workers continue to pile up.

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NBC News

CDC 'disease detectors' among hundreds fired as Trump administration ramps up agency cuts

The Trump administration terminated hundreds of employees at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including fellows responsible for key public health roles, sources said.

7 days ago·United States

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Sandra Rose

Trump Fires 1300 CDC ‘Disease Detectives’ – More Layoffs Expected

Nearly 1,300 "disease detectives" at the Centers for Disease Control in Atlanta were fired as part of the Trump administration's efforts to eliminate government waste. The mass

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disswire.com

Trump FireS Thousands of Compromised CDC Agents as Truth Emerges About mRNA Shots

In a sweeping move to reform the federal health agencies, President Donald Trump has announced the removal of thousands of compromised officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after uncovering the truth about the mRNA vaccines. The administration’s decision, part of a broader effort to restructure government agencies, is expected to impact thousands of employees across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS),…

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