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EndlessWire

(6,508 posts) Wed Feb 26, 2020, 06:48 PM Feb 2020

The Surgeon General

Our current Surgeon General is Jerome M. Adams. Has anyone heard Dr. Adams speaking out about the Coronavirus, or is Trump ursurping his contribution to the discussion?

He has made many videos on health matters, but I would like to know what his office is saying about this current crisis. His term is almost up, but he could be a powerful voice that maybe we need to hear. Where is he? I can't find what I'm looking for.

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The Surgeon General (Original Post) EndlessWire Feb 2020 OP

Is this the High School graduate I have been hearing BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #1

No hlthe2b Feb 2020 #3

Past Surgeon Generals typically defer to Infectious Disease Experts from CDC & Anthony Fauci (NIH) hlthe2b Feb 2020 #2

BigmanPigman

(51,584 posts)

1. Is this the High School graduate I have been hearing

Reply to EndlessWire (Original post)

Wed Feb 26, 2020, 06:53 PM

Feb 2020

about today or is that a different position he filled?

hlthe2b

(102,215 posts)

3. No

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Wed Feb 26, 2020, 07:31 PM

Feb 2020

hlthe2b

(102,215 posts)

2. Past Surgeon Generals typically defer to Infectious Disease Experts from CDC & Anthony Fauci (NIH)

Reply to EndlessWire (Original post)

Wed Feb 26, 2020, 07:31 PM

Feb 2020

to speak on these issues. They have a role but typically speak to more ongoing health programs and issues including chronic disease prevention and behavioral intervention programs. They certainly CAN speak out, but again typically defer to the subject area experts (as they SHOULD)

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