I want to make it very clear that what is not the intent of CDC's guidelines is to be used as a rationale to keep schools closed, it would be personally very disappointing to me, and, I know, my agency, if we saw that individuals were using these guidelines as a rationale for not reopening our schools.

Robert Redfield

We must all work together to reverse this trend and help ensure that all Americans live longer and healthier.

Robert Redfield

Publichealth interest is to keep thekids in face-to-face learning.It can be done safely andresponsibly.

Robert Redfield

There's no question that the public healthinterest of K-12 students is notserved by remote learning.

Robert Redfield

I agree with you,it’s highly confusing.

Robert Redfield

I was threatened and ostracized because I proposed another hypothesis, i expected it from politicians. I didn’t expect it from science.

Robert Redfield

Science will eventually figure it out.

Robert Redfield

I do think you have to anticipate that this is another surge event. You had largely unmasked individuals in a non-distanced fashion, who were all through the Capitol.

Robert Redfield

This is the next step in our efforts to protect Americans, reduce the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and help restore some normalcy to our lives and our country.

Robert Redfield

Last night, I was proud to sign the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommendation to use Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine in people 16 and older. This official The CDC recommendation follows Friday's FDA decision to authorize the emergency use of Pfizer's vaccine, as COVID-19 cases continue to surge throughout United States, CDC's recommendation comes at a critical time.

Robert Redfield

As I testified before Congress, I am fully committed to maintaining the independence of the MMWR, and I stand by that statement.

Robert Redfield

Before we see February, we could be close to 450,000 Americans that have died from this virus.

Robert Redfield

Obviously people don't understand the ability to suck energy out of people that are working 24/7 when they get unfairly criticized or unfairly characterized, and really that's the real harm in all this.

Robert Redfield

I want to add, you know, how disappointed I have been personally when people at HHS made comments that they felt there was a deep state down at CDC.

Robert Redfield

I don't believe that access to the vaccine after the first of the year and into the beginning of the second quarter would be an issue.

Robert Redfield

I've conducted a number of clinical trials in my days, both at Walter Reed [ National Military Medical Center ] and University of Maryland, of which I had the trial put on hold because of adverse reactions until we could evaluate whether that adverse reaction was something that was associated with the investigational product, and if so, was it serious enough that we then had to stop the trial.

Robert Redfield

By getting that flu vaccine, you may be able to negate the necessity to take up a hospital bed, and then that hospital bed can be more available for those who potentially get hospitalized for Covid.

Robert Redfield

Its also becoming clear that wearing masks, avoiding crowds and keeping your distance are protections that are not specific for COVID. Theyre going to work for any respiratory virus.

Robert Redfield

We are placing an emphasis on testing individuals with symptomatic illness, individuals with a significant exposure, vulnerable populations including nursing homes or long term care facilities, critical infrastructure workers, healthcare workers and first responders, or those individuals who may be asymptomatic when prioritized by medical and public health officials.

Robert Redfield

These updated guidelines, coordinated in conjunction with the White House Coronavirus Task Force, received appropriate attention, consultation and input from task force experts, we are placing an emphasis on testing individuals with symptomatic illness, individuals with a significant exposure, vulnerable populations including nursing homes or long term care facilities, critical infrastructure workers, healthcare workers and first responders, or those individuals who may be asymptomatic when prioritized by medical and public health officials.

Robert Redfield

This moment is Africa's to celebrate and to savor, and I want you to know The CDC stands with you today, until the day that polio is finally eradicated, robert Redfield have demonstrated how much can be achieved when determination, partnership and resources come together, no matter the circumstances.

Robert Redfield