
OpinionMay 20, 2022
The U.S. Needs Its Local Public Health Officials Back, Stat
COVID misinformation has led to many top scientists leaving their public positions, putting health policy in the hands of people with limited expertise
Jared DeCoste is a research chemist at the U.S. Army DEVCOM Chemical and Biological Center. He is an active advocate for STEM education and literacy, as well as a scientific activist. All opinions expressed here are the author's and not those of the US Army, Department of Defense, or any other organization.

The U.S. Needs Its Local Public Health Officials Back, Stat
COVID misinformation has led to many top scientists leaving their public positions, putting health policy in the hands of people with limited expertise