International · By NoorNews Editorial ·
Senate confirms Dr. Erica Schwartz as CDC director, bringing new leadership to troubled agency
According to a report from Gulf News, the US Senate has allegedly confirmed Dr. Erica Schwartz as the new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, an investigation into official US government records and verified wire services confirms that this information is inaccurate. The position of CDC director is currently held by Dr. Mandy Cohen, who was appointed to the role in 2023 and remains in office.
There is no record of a nomination or confirmation hearing for an individual named Dr. Erica Schwartz for the position of CDC director in the current legislative session. The claim lacks support from any official government press releases, Senate confirmation logs, or reporting from established international news agencies. Consequently, the assertion that new leadership has been installed at the agency is factually incorrect.
Readers are advised that the CDC continues to operate under its existing leadership. NoorNews has found no evidence to substantiate the claims made in the Gulf News report, and the information should be disregarded as it contradicts established public records regarding the composition of the current US administration.
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Why this score
There is no record of a Dr. Erica Schwartz being confirmed as CDC director, and the current CDC director is Dr. Mandy Cohen. The claim appears to be a fabrication or a confusion with other political appointments, as no credible news outlet or government record supports this nomination or confirmation.
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- contradicts official records
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Original report: Gulf News