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Rochelle Walensky, CDC director, leaving agency, Biden says

Friday, May 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is leaving the agency, President Joe Biden announced."She led a complex organization on the frontlines of a once-in-a-generation pandemic with honesty and integrity," Biden said in a statement. "We... Read More.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky tests positive for COVID-19

Saturday, October 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and prevention tested positive for COVID-19 Friday night, the agency announced Saturday.Walensky is up to date on her vaccines and is experiencing mild symptoms, according to the CDC.She is isolating at... Read More.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky discusses how pandemic may end

Saturday, December 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- When Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, takes stock of the coronavirus pandemic, she knows it's far from over. But she also believes it won't last forever.For Walensky, one of the key signs the United States... Read More.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky: No concerns about myocarditis with nearly 5 million children vaccinated

Friday, December 10 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- With nearly 5 million children ages 5 to 11 now vaccinated against COVID-19, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky says real-world monitoring finds vaccines are safe for young children.Crucially, the CDC hasn't identified any concerns with the temporary... Read More.

New mask guidance does not grant permission for widespread mask removal: Walensky

Sunday, May 16 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) — New mask guidance for vaccinated individuals does not grant permission for widespread removal of masks, Centers of Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday."If they're vaccinated, they are safe. If they are not... Read More.

Fauci, Walensky push COVID-19 vaccinations, defend CDC messaging, in heated Capitol Hill hearing

Tuesday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The nation’s top infectious disease expert, Dr. Anthony Fauci, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rachel Walensky, testifying before the Senate Health Committee on Tuesday, painted the next stage of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic as a race... Read More.

CDC Director Rochelle Walensky expects all schools will be fully open for in-person learning in September

Wednesday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky anticipates that all schools will be fully in person and no longer remote in September 2021."We should anticipate, come September 2021, that schools should be full-fledged in person and all of our... Read More.

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