Public health officials stress COVID-19 vaccination despite waning demand
Local health leaders warn infection risk remains with evolving variants and changing guidelines. Dwivedi notes Linn County Public Health built a strong eight to nine year preparedness plan, including a new health division and epidemiologist, yet inconsistent federal and state guidance complicated response.
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Public health official faces burnout amid pandemic crossfire
Linn County public health director Pramod Dwivedi recalls clashes between state and federal guidance during COVID-19. He describes burnout, colleagues quitting, and personal loss as his mother in India died while he battled infection after travel to care for her. He remains committed to public health.
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