Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. Health Secretary, was questioned about his stance on COVID-19 deaths and vaccines during a heated Senate hearing. He expressed uncertainty about the exact number of COVID deaths in the U.S. Recently, CDC leadership saw changes following the dismissal of its director, Susan Monarez.
Key Facts
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attended a Senate hearing about COVID-19.
- He was questioned about the number of COVID-19 deaths in the U.S.
- Kennedy stated he was unsure of the exact death toll.
- There have been recent changes in leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Susan Monarez, the former CDC director, was recently dismissed.
- Other CDC leaders resigned following Monarez’s dismissal.