Louisiana health official who is critical of COVID vaccines tapped as CDC's No. 2

The U.S. Supreme Court is currently deliberating on Texas's emergency appeal to reinstate a congressional map that is perceived to favor the Republican Party. This case is part of a larger wave of redistricting disputes affecting multiple states, including Louisiana, Alabama, and Mississippi, with a decision expected imminently.

Ralph Abraham, a Louisiana health official known for labeling Covid-19 vaccines as 'dangerous', has been appointed as the deputy director of the CDC, a move that has not yet been formally announced by the HHS but is confirmed in the agency's internal records.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has appointed Dr. Ralph Abraham, the Louisiana surgeon general, as its deputy director, marking a significant leadership change within the agency during a tumultuous year. This appointment reflects ongoing efforts to stabilize the CDC's leadership amid various public health challenges.

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana emphasized the importance of not undermining scientific consensus on vaccine safety following a recent CDC announcement that contradicted its previous stance on vaccines and autism. The CDC's updated position has raised significant concerns among public health advocates and policymakers alike.