American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten told Congress on Wednesday that she has the direct phone number of Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky argues that in order to make her agency more effective, it needs expanded authorities and capabilities. But congressional Republicans say they want more oversight.
More than 50 per cent of eligible Tri-City kids are now double vaccinated against COVID-19, and it's helping local regions improve their overall rates.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Rochelle Walensky announced plans Monday to revamp the agency that has come under blistering criticism for its performance leading the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic.