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Over 400 CDC employees, laid off in April, are reportedly being reinstated. The reversal affects staff from the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention and the National Center for Environmental Health, including nearly all of one division. The decision, announced via email, lacked explanation, causing mixed reactions among employees. While some are relieved, others remain apprehensive due to prior instability and potential logistical challenges. The layoffs, initially part of a larger HHS reduction, had disrupted crucial public health work, impacting disease surveillance and community support programs. Though welcomed, the reinstatement leaves lingering concerns about the long-term impact and those still unemployed.

Prepared by Olivia Bennett and reviewed by editorial team.