11 Aug 2025, 20:11
CDC employees express concern about recorded incidents of racism
- A shooting at the CDC prompted recorded incidents among employees
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to meet with employees
- Disinformation about vaccines is linked to racism
This was reported by NBC News, Ars Technica.
Employees of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta express recorded incidents following a shooting that occurred on Friday evening, resulting in the death of one police officer. The shooter, Patrick Wight, 30, claimed that the COVID-19 vaccines had harmed him.
This incident has heightened the growing concern among health workers, many of whom associate it with disinformation, which is propagated by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Kennedy, known for his anti-vaccine statements, plans to visit the CDC headquarters to discuss the situation with employees.
CDC employees report feeling like "sitting ducks" due to the hostility, which, in their opinion, has been fueled by comments from people like Kennedy. They emphasize that vaccine disinformation causes harm to their work and also threatens community safety.
It is known that Kennedy previously referred to COVID-19 vaccines as "the most dangerous vaccines ever produced." After the shooting, he expressed his feelings but did not comment on his role in the spread of vaccine disinformation.
In connection with the incident, the CDC held a videoconference for employees to discuss the incident and provide support. They also received the opportunity to work remotely.
Tags: USA/Crime