CDC tried to change testing guidelines while Dr. Fauci was having surgery and under anesthesia

[HomerJS]

The CDC tried to change policy and say we don't need to test asymptomatic people even if they've come in contact with a COVID positive person. When asked why Pence chief of staff said it was because of the testing backlog. There was outrage from the medical community and so they had to walk it back. Dr. Fauci indicated the timing of this while he was unconscious was "unfortunate"

Trump did say he wants less testing because it makes him look bad. He almost got away with it here.

CDC director clarifies change in coronavirus testing guidelines after backlash

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday issued a clarification of earlier guidance on coronavirus testing, days after a quiet change sparked protests from t…

thehill.com

 

[Jaskalas]

Not like this White House would prioritize listening to a doctor or scientist anyhow. Whether they are present or not.

 

[MtnMan]

Let's make this accurate. Trump swayed the CDC to change guidelines while Fauci was under anesthesia.

 

[Lanyap]

Trump and his admin are true low lifes.

 

[ch33zw1z]

Testing backlog? That's not what the admin said before, huh, imagine that.

 

[Jhhnn]

The CDC tried to change policy and say we don't need to test asymptomatic people even if they've come in contact with a COVID positive person. When asked why Pence chief of staff said it was because of the testing backlog. There was outrage from the medical community and so they had to walk it back. Dr. Fauci indicated the timing of this while he was unconscious was "unfortunate"

Trump did say he wants less testing because it makes him look bad. He almost got away with it here.

CDC director clarifies change in coronavirus testing guidelines after backlash

The director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Thursday issued a clarification of earlier guidance on coronavirus testing, days after a quiet change sparked protests from t…

thehill.com

Yeh, what it says on the website isn't really what it says...