[Farm93]

At a minimum, Redfield and Caputo (and their boss, Alex Azar) should resign (narrator: they won't).  It is entirely possible that they have caused irrevocable damage to the institution of the CDC, which has already been hurt by a number of missteps, but this crosses the line beyond sheer incompetence.  I don't think I can really express how upset this makes me.

BC

Damage is definitely already done.    It will impact the USA in ways we may not fully comprehend for decades.
Deaths and hospitalizations in the short term
Distrust in vaccinations and medical approvals in the medium term
USA's role in establishing global standards of care and bringing health care innovations to market in the longer term.

While the long term issues will overwhelm the short-term economic strength these individuals seek, the increase in COVID deaths in 2020 caused by this confusion and erosion of trust is simply indefensible IMHO.

[Farm93]

At a minimum, Redfield and Caputo (and their boss, Alex Azar) should resign (narrator: they won't).  It is entirely possible that they have caused irrevocable damage to the institution of the CDC, which has already been hurt by a number of missteps, but this crosses the line beyond sheer incompetence.  I don't think I can really express how upset this makes me.

BC

Damage is definitely already done.    It will impact the USA in ways we may not fully comprehend for decades.
Deaths and hospitalizations in the short term
Distrust in vaccinations and medical approvals in the medium term
USA's role in establishing global standards of care and bringing health care innovations to market in the longer term.

While the long term issues will overwhelm the short-term economic strength these individuals seek, the increase in COVID deaths in 2020 caused by this confusion and erosion of trust is simply indefensible IMHO.