Hospitals Told To Send COVID-19 Data To Trump Admin., Bypass CDC

The Trump administration has mandated that hospitals report COVID-19 data to a new database managed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), bypassing the CDC. Critics express concerns over transparency and potential political interference. HHS argues this change will expedite decision-making. Former CDC directors criticize the administration for politicizing science, causing public health management issues.

What role will the CDC continue to play in the new data reporting system?

What was the reaction of former CDC directors to the Trump administration's handling of science?