After less than one month of service, CDC director Susan Monarez has been fired, according to a statement from the White House. The firing comes as the FDA announces restrictions on COVID-19 vaccines for the fall. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder breaks down what to know.
Aug 28, 2025 (03:37)
TRANSCRIPT FOR: “CDC DIRECTOR SUSAN MONAREZ OUSTED LESS THAN ONE MONTH AFTER BEING CONFIRMED BY SENATE”
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The ripple effect can touch all of us. Yeah, exactly. It's going to touch all of us. It's public health. Yeah. Dr. Gounder, thanks for bringing some order to the chaos. Appreciate it.
