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5 days ago · CDC pauses testing for rabies and other serious infectious diseases Disease tracking is also temporarily halted for mpox and other common viruses, such as Epstein-Barr and varicella zoster.

History CDC began as the Communicable Disease Center in 1946 focused on assisting states and localities in controlling communicable disease outbreaks. CDC's role has expanded over the decades …

5 days ago · CDC temporarily halts testing for several infectious diseases amid staffing shortages Federal agency, which normally supports state and local public health labs, has been hobbled by …

Mar 25, 2026 · White House holds off on CDC pick as search for permanent chief continues The responsibilities of leading the agency will remain with Jay Bhattacharya, the head of the National …

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1 day ago · The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has temporarily paused testing state and local health department samples for dozens of infectious diseases and parasites.

May 21, 2010 · CDC teams are working side-by-side with state and local partners, providing epidemiologists, laboratory support, and real-time outbreak analysis. This work is grounded in trust, …

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