
OpinionJanuary 6, 2022
How Communication around COVID Fuels a Mistrust of Science
The CDC’s recent move highlights the growing problems that arise when federal agencies ignore scientific data
Kavita K. Patel is a primary care physician at Mary's Center in Washington, D.C., and was previously a director of policy in the Obama White House. She holds M.D. and M.S.H.S. degrees. Follow her on Twitter @kavitapmd.

How Communication around COVID Fuels a Mistrust of Science
The CDC’s recent move highlights the growing problems that arise when federal agencies ignore scientific data