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The Department of Health and Human Services plans to establish an independent department responsible for leading the response to the pandemic.
According to the Washington Post, the Biden administration wants to consolidate the Assistant Secretary’s office for preparation and response into a department at the same level as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration.
According to those who spoke to the outlets, this department is tasked with guiding the national response to health emergencies.
In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, the decision “can mobilize a quicker, more stable and coordinated national response in the event of a future disaster or emergency, and provide better employment and contracting capacity. Is written. ASPR, a note to her staff on Wednesday.
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The implementation of the new office is likely to take more than two years in stages, and it will be a time of dissatisfaction within the Biden administration, which has been delayed within the government during the coronavirus pandemic process.
In a statement to the Washington Post, a CDC spokesperson said the agency supported O’Connell’s vision and described ASPR as “an important partner for us in addressing public health threats.” called.
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“We will continue to work closely together to promote and protect the health of the American people,” said a spokesman.
At the same time, several officials from the Biden administration said the announcement surprised them, according to the Washington Post.
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This move occurs almost simultaneously with the CDC’s approval of the Advisory Board’s recommendation that the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine should be used in adults.
Julia Musto of Fox News contributed to this report.