Current Events > Dr Deborah Birx: White House virus expert quits over her Thanksgiving trip home

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https://news.yahoo.com/dr-deborah-birx-white-house-233747385.html

A top public health official on the White House coronavirus task force has said she will retire after it emerged she hosted a holiday gathering. Dr Deborah Birx, who is 64, cited the criticism she had faced for a family get-together over Thanksgiving in Delaware in her decision to step aside. "This experience has been a bit overwhelming," she said. "It's been very difficult on my family." Dr Birx had reportedly been seeking a job from US President-elect Joe Biden. A world-renowned Aids researcher, she has worked in the US government since the Reagan administration.

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, whose director has often joined Dr Birx on the podium during briefings, has warned Americans not to travel over the holidays. As the US coronavirus caseload surges, the agency has also cautioned against indoor gatherings with people from different households. Dr Birx had insisted she went to the property in Delaware to prepare it for a potential sale, though she acknowledged sharing a meal with her family during the visit. Explaining her decision to gather with her husband, daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren, she told Newsy: "My daughter hasn't left that house in 10 months, my parents have been isolated for 10 months. "They've become deeply depressed as I'm sure many elderly have as they've not been able to see their sons, their granddaughters. "My parents have not been able to see their surviving son for over a year. These are all very difficult things."

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Telling people not to visit their close family members is a poor strategy. No one is willing to do it, not even the people recommending it.

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radical rhino posted...

Telling people not to visit their close family members is a poor strategy. No one is willing to do it, not even the people recommending it.

Almost like they just want power over you

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Clown world.

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Our magnificent leaders.

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deupd_u posted...

Almost like they just want power over you

No, we actually shouldn't because the virus is primarily spread in small indoor gatherings like holiday events. It's putting your own family at risk more than anything. That's why I'm thousands of miles aways from my family on Christmas for the first time ever.

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My 80 year old neighbor's daughter was exposed 3 days ago. She had her and her family over for dinner last night. I will never understand people

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