Biden Says He Plans to Appoint Mandy Cohen as C.D.C. Director

Why It Matters: Dr. Cohen will oversee the C.D.C.’s response to public health crises.The appointment does not require Senate confirmation, meaning Dr. Cohen can assume leadership of the C.D.C. as soon as Dr. Walensky steps down. Congress recently passed legislation requiring the agency’s director be confirmed, but the provision does not take effect until 2025.In…