CDC Without Acting Director
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Who is in charge of the CDC right now? Nobody knows for sure

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CDC is operating without an acting director, multiple health officials confirm to CBS News .
The agency responsible for defending the U.S. against emerging pandemics and responding to health emergencies without a clear chain of command.
A leadership vacuum atop the CDC is unprecedented.
Under previous administrations, officials made sure to appoint their pick for the position or decide during the transition.
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