Mississippi Health Officer Dan Edney No Longer a Candidate to Lead CDC; Will Remain in Post

Dan Edney, Mississippi’s state health officer, is no longer a candidate to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Mississippi Free Press reported.

The report said Edney faced criticism from allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over his strong support for vaccines and medical science, the Mississippi Free Press reported.

The Mississippi Free Press said Edney will remain Mississippi’s top public health official and continue serving as the state health officer.

The story was published by the Mississippi Free Press, which reported the developments regarding Edney’s consideration for the CDC post.

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