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5 sources · 9 AUG 2026

Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum

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Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil

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Trump CDC pick Erica Schwartz confirmed to lead nation’s top public health agency

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Al Jazeera English
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- Erica Schwartz confirmed as new CDC chief amid US agency turmoil
The Guardian
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- Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
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- Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
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- Senate confirms Schwartz for CDC director
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- Trump CDC pick Erica Schwartz confirmed to lead nation’s top public health agency

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