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She heard the sirens, and stayed in close contact with her friends and former colleagues, including in a 900-person chat group where C.D.C. employees shared terrifying details of the shooting.
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Dr Fiona Havers stayed in close contact with friends and former colleagues including in 900-person chat group where CDC employees shared details of shooting
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News Article
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{
    "event": "Shooting",
    "person": "Dr. Fiona Havers",
    "organization": "CDC"
}
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CDC Shooting
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 4:02 PM (6 months ago)

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After Years of Anger Directed at C.D.C., Shooting Manifests Worst Fears
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Employees at the CDC expressed shock and fear following a shooting at the agency's headquarters, viewing it as a manifestation of threats and assaults on health workers. The article details the events, employee reactions, and the context of increasing hostility towards the CDC. It also mentions the involvement of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

CDC Shooting Violence Health Workers Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Misinformation Vaccines Public Health

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