As CDC Pauses some Disease Testing, Wisconsin Lab Leader Says States Are Ready to Fill the Gaps

CDC pauses dozens of types of lab testing during evaluation and in wake of downsizing

NEW YORK — The federal government’s disease-tracking agency has paused its diagnostic testing for rabies, monkeypox and a number of other infectious diseases.

As CDC pauses some disease testing, Wisconsin lab leader says states are ready to fill the gaps

A leader of Wisconsin's state disease laboratory says a recent reduction in federal testing won't immediately impact the state's ability to test for infectious diseases, including rabies. The post As CDC pauses some disease testing, Wisconsin lab leader says states are ready to fill the gaps appeared first on WPR.

CDC Announces Discontinuation of Testing for 31 Diseases, Including Rabies

The CDC released a statement saying that the agency would pause testing for rabies and other infectious diseases, likely due to downsizing.

State public health labs step up as CDC pauses testing for various pathogens, including rabies, mpox

The pause, which could affect disease surveillance, is due to the CDC’s ongoing review of its testing efficacy.