CDC Resumes Weekly Report After Unprecedented Pause

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report returns with wildfire studies, but key public health updates remain unpublished.

The CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) was published for the first time in three weeks following a communication freeze ordered by the Trump administration.
The latest issue includes two studies on the health effects of wildfires, focusing on PFAS exposure in Maui firefighters and emergency department visits during Los Angeles wildfires.
Reports on critical topics such as the H5N1 bird flu outbreak, mpox, and other emerging health threats remain delayed, raising concerns from public health experts.
The MMWR, a vital resource for health professionals since 1961, had never previously experienced such an interruption, even during government shutdowns.
Former CDC officials and experts have expressed worries about potential political interference in determining which health issues are prioritized for publication.