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In the News highlights media coverage featuring the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The Washington Post
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CDC, under fire, lays out plan to become more nimble and accountable

The nation’s top public health official acknowledged Wednesday that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had failed to respond effectively to the coronavirus pandemic, and announced plans for extensive changes, including faster release of scientific findings and easier-to-understand guidance.
 

The Washington Post
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Inside America’s monkeypox crisis — and the mistakes that made it worse

The behind-the-scenes clash with Bavarian Nordic, which has not previously been reported, was just the latest episode in a monkeypox response beset by turf wars, ongoing surprises and muddled messaging, with key partners frequently finding themselves out of sync as they race to catch up to a rapidly unfolding crisis.
 

The New York Times
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FDA Clears Path for Hearing Aids to Be Sold Over the Counter

Under the FDA's new rule, people with mild to moderate hearing loss should be able to buy hearing aids online and in retail stores as soon as October, without being required to see a doctor for an exam to get a prescription.
 

The Atlantic
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The Pandemic’s Soft Closing

The CDC’s latest COVID guidelines are the closest the nation’s leaders have come to saying the coronavirus crisis is done.
 

CBS News
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CDC relaxes its COVID-19 guidelines

The CDC is relaxing some of its COVID-19 guidance now that millions of Americans have greater immunity against the virus due to vaccinations and prior infections.