CDC Puts Rabies And Pox Virus Testing On Hold As Staff Dwindles

CDC Puts Rabies And Pox Virus Testing On Hold As Staff Dwindles As part of an agency-wide review, the CDC has been reevaluating what pathogen tests it offers to help states that are not equipped to conduct them. Experts are worried about the shortage of clinical expertise and testing offered. By July, the rabies team will have only one person equipped to advise state and local officials, and the pox virus team will have none. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/cdc-puts-rabies-and-pox-virus-testing-on-hold-as-staff-dwindles/