Rochelle Walensky January 14, 2022 House Republicans accuse CDC director of keeping agency in 'constant crisis' throughout pandemic Committee ranking member Cathy McMorris Rodgers, R-Wash., alongside Health and Oversight Subcommittee ranking members Brett Guthrie, R-Ky., and Morgan Griffith, R-Va., sent a letter to Walensky highlighting the several crises facing the agency under her watch.
Rochelle Walensky January 13, 2022 Wear a mask to prevent catching omicron, but which mask? In light of the current world-wide omicron outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering changing its mask guidelines for the general public to wear N95 or KN95 masks rather than cloth masks
Media January 11, 2022 CDC Director Rochelle Walensky doubles down on flawed mask study at Senate hearing CDC director Rochelle Walensky continued to cite a previously flawed study on the efficacy of mask mandates during a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
Media January 9, 2022 CDC Director Walensky fails to disclose how many deaths were 'from' COVID-19: 'Data will be forthcoming' CDC Director Rochelle Walensky fails to disclose distinctions on the number of COVID-releated deaths in the U.S.
The New York Times January 6, 2022 New York Times drags CDC director Walensky for ‘fumbling’ communications, releasing ‘abrupt’ guidance CDC director Rochelle Walensky is being called out by The New York Times for her inconsistent messaging regarding the coronavirus pandemic.
Media December 29, 2021 NBC anchor asks CDC Director Walensky why Americans should 'trust' her on coronavirus amid 'mixed messaging' NBC's "Today" asks CDC Director Rochelle Walensky why Americans should "trust" her on COVID-19.
HEALTH November 3, 2021 CDC Director Walensky signs off on Pfizer vaccine for children 5 to 11 Millions of elementary-aged children around the country are now eligible to receive the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
Coronavirus October 24, 2021 CDC Director Walensky avoids question on vaccine mandate for essential workers Centers for Disease Control Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky remains coy on whether the Biden administration would support COVID-19 vaccine mandates for essential workers or students.
White House October 22, 2021 CDC mask guidelines under review as COVID numbers fall, cold season begins Health officials will update mask guidance as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue a downward trend, but the upcoming "respiratory virus" season may give them pause.
HEALTH September 24, 2021 CDC director denies defying agency panel over COVID-19 booster recommendations U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky denied overruling an agency advisory committee that had reportedly refused to endorse Pfizer-BioNTech booster shots during a White House briefing Friday afternoon.
Coronavirus August 31, 2021 Unvaccinated against COVID-19? Delay travel this Labor Day weekend: CDC Americans unvaccinated against COVID-19 and eyeing travel plans this Labor Day weekend should reconsider, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said during a White House briefing Tuesday.
