Biden Taps Former North Carolina Health Official Dr. Mandy Cohen as New CDC Director

Dr. Mandy Cohen, former secretary of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, will succeed Dr. Rochelle Walensky as director of the CDC.
Cohen is a physician and public health expert who helped lead North Carolina's response to COVID-19.
The CDC has faced challenges to its credibility and public trust during the pandemic that Cohen will need to address.
Cohen's appointment does not require Senate confirmation, allowing her to start immediately.
Cohen will oversee the CDC's ongoing reorganization to improve its communications and coordination during health emergencies.