CDC pauses rabies, monkeypox testing over staff shortage

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The CDC has stopped many important disease tests. More than two dozen types of testing are now unavailable.

A government spokesman said this pause is temporary. It helps them check for high quality lab testing.

CDC labs had problems during the COVID-19 health crisis. They have also lost many important staff members.

The CDC lost many workers last year due to cuts. Some labs, like rabies, lost about half their staff.

Many common tests are now on pause by the CDC. State labs and other places can often do these tests.

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What has the CDC stopped?

The CDC has stopped many important disease tests.

Why is the pause in testing temporary?

A government spokesman said this pause is temporary to check for high quality lab testing.

What happened to CDC labs during the COVID-19 crisis?

CDC labs had problems and lost many important staff members.

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