CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance: official

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A sudden change in federal guidelines on coronavirus testing came this week as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN.

on coronavirus testing came this week as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the Trump administration, a federal health official close to the process tells CNN.from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Previously, the CDC said viral testing was appropriate for people with recent or suspected exposure, even if they were asymptomatic. In a statement to CNN, HHS Assistant Secretary Brett Giroir said: "This Guidance has been updated to reflect current evidence and best public health practices, and to further emphasize using CDC-approved prevention strategies to protect yourself, your family, and the most vulnerable of all ages."

But the new directive also lines up with a trend in policy and rhetoric from the White House. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested theDr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease specialist and associate dean of Emory University School of Medicine, said on CNN Newsroom on Wednesday that the CDC has not provided evidence to explain the changes.

 

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Yes from Dr Fauci and gates

CatrionaKing1 gov’t pressure to meet their own political agenda -shameful

Most changes in policy come from the top down in any organization, duhhhh !!! Anything that can be said in CTV's daily attempt to slag the Trump admin.

I’m sure of it.

Good. Mass testing is a complete waste of a valuable resource in return for a day or two of comfort for hypochondriacs. Test (and isolate if required) only those who interact with those most at risk.

I call BS again biased MSM doing their job....

Trump corrupts everything.

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