The Boston Herald: Massachusetts officials, doctors, concerned over CDC coronavirus data streamlining with HHS

Massachusetts officials and health experts voiced concern over a recent move brought on by the Trump administration to funnel coronavirus hospital data to a private technology firm rather than the CDC, a policy that was quickly revised following public outcry.

“As this virus has continued to grow around the country, it’s more important than ever that the CDC be able to produce what I would describe as a daily statement on truth, with regards to hospitalization, cases, ICU utilization and all the rest,” Gov. Charlie Baker said during a Thursday press conference.

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