NIH Director Reportedly Tapped as Acting CDC Director

Reports indicate that the current director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) is being considered for the role of acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

18 Feb, 18:10 — 18 Feb, 20:51

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AI-generated comparison of how 4 sources cover this story

Most sources report that NIH Director Bhattacharya is being tapped as acting CDC Director, indicating a largely aligned factual narrative. However, coverage diverges significantly on the appointee's background, with one outlet highlighting his critical stance towards the CDC while others omit this context.

What sources agree on

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director is being tapped as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
The individual appointed is named Bhattacharya.
The appointment is temporary or acting.

Where they diverge

The background and previous stance of the appointed director.

wapo

This outlet frames Bhattacharya as a 'CDC critic' and co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which 'rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic'.

The Independentseeking-alphaReuters

These outlets report the appointment as a straightforward administrative move without mentioning any critical background or controversial stance towards the CDC.

Notable gaps

The specific reason for the temporary appointment, stating that the administration is looking for a permanent director.

Covered by independent · Not in wapo, seeking-alpha, reuters

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Coverage Timeline

Reuters18 Feb, 18:10First to report

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

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The Independent25m ago

NIH's Bhattacharya will also run the CDC while Trump administration looks for a permanent director

The director of the National Institutes of Health is also taking over as acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to an administration official

By Lauran Neergaard

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wapo1h ago

White House taps Jay Bhattacharya, CDC critic, to lead agency for now

The co-author of the Great Barrington Declaration, which rebuked CDC’s response to the coronavirus pandemic, will oversee the nation’s leading public health agency.

By Dan Diamond, Lena H. Sun, Lauren Weber, Carolyn Y. Johnson

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seeking-alpha2h ago