CDC Director: 75% of COVID Deaths Among Vaccinated Had at Least Four Comorbidities
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky sparked debate once again during an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, where she said, “What [vaccines] can't do anymore is prevent transmission."
Ahead of a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on vaccine mandates expected as early as this week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control is under increased scrutiny after recent comments about COVID-19 deaths .
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky fell into controversy after a clip of her appearance on Good Morning America Friday went viral.
“I want to ask you about the encouraging headlines we're talking about this morning, a new study talking about just how well vaccines are working to prevent severe illness,” co-host Cecilia Vega said on Good Morning America. “Given that, is it time to rethink how we're living with this virus if it is potentially here to stay?”
Walensky responded, saying “the overwhelming number of deaths, over 75%, occurred in people who had at least four comorbidities,” adding tha