The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on federal health agency communications until at least February 1st, according to a memo from The Associated Press. HHS acting Secretary Dorothy Fink ordered an immediate pause on federal health agency communications, including regulations and public announcements, pending approval by a political appointee. The directive affects agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA, raising concerns from public health experts. While officials say such pauses are typical during transitions, critics warn it could hinder timely responses to outbreaks.
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00:02The Trump administration has ordered a freeze on federal health agency communications until
00:07at least February 1st. This is according to a memo obtained by the Associated Press.
00:12HHS Acting Secretary Dorothy Fink ordered an immediate pause on federal health agency
00:17communications, including regulations and public announcements, pending approval by
00:21a political appointee. The directive affects agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA,
00:27raising concerns about public health experts. While officials say such pauses are typically
00:32during transitions, critics warn it could hinder timely responses to outbreaks.