The CDC has rehired approximately 180 employees who were laid off about two weeks ago. Emails were sent on Tuesday to some CDC employees who had received termination notices last month. The emails stated that the termination notices had been rescinded and the employees were cleared to return to work on Wednesday. It is unclear how many of the 180 employees have returned to work. There is also uncertainty about further job cuts that may occur in government agencies.
The CDC, based in Atlanta, plays a crucial role in safeguarding the public from health threats. Prior to the layoffs, the agency had around 13,000 employees. Last month, the Trump administration informed the CDC that nearly 1,300 probationary employees would be let go. However, the actual number turned out to be around 550 after the recent rehirings.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged transparency at the department, but details about the CDC staff changes have not been provided. The rehired employees include outbreak responders in fellowship programs.
Senator Raphael Warnock praised the reinstatements but emphasized the need to bring back all fired CDC employees to ensure public health and national security.
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