Reported 2 days ago
Several employees at the U.S. Department of Agriculture working on the bird flu response were mistakenly laid off over the weekend. This error particularly affected veterinarians and animal health technicians who are essential to combating the outbreak. The USDA is moving quickly to address the situation, amidst growing concerns that significant layoffs could jeopardize efforts to manage dangerous diseases. Approximately 1,300 employees were also laid off at the CDC, which monitors bird flu's impact on human health, raising worries over food safety and public health.
Source: YAHOO