Dr. Lucky Tran23h ago

The CDC has paused testing for rabies and pox viruses.

It's vital we keep a close eye on them as rabies is virtually 100% fatal without vaccination, and smallpox killed hundreds of millions (we really don't want a similar virus returning).

Losing track of these viruses is a recipe for catastrophe.

Show threadDr. Lucky Tran23h ago

The reason for the pause in testing is widespread layoffs, hiring freezes and resignations.

By July, the rabies team will be down to just one person with the clinical expertise to advise state and local officials, and the pox virus team will have none.

Show threadEldritch kcarruthers
@luckytran that’s literally the most bonkers thing I’ve ever heard
Apr 3 at 1:22amWeb