Robert Redfield

Coronavirus April 11, 2022

Dr. Redfield: China's failed 'zero-COVID' policy proves lockdowns don't work

Dr. Robert Redfield, former director of the CDC, argued on "America's Newsroom" Monday that lockdowns do more harm than good for the public.

Coronavirus August 9, 2021

Former CDC director Redfield: Masking children must be grounded in data, not CDC opinion

Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, joined "The Story" Monday to discuss the nationwide rise in coronavirus cases, share his opinion on CDC recommendations, and weigh in on what he believes is the true origin of COVID-19.

Coronavirus June 15, 2021

Former CDC director Redfield explains why he believes COVID-19 emerged from lab, WHO 'compromised'

EXCLUSIVE: Robert Redfield, the former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, explained the reasoning behind his opinion that a lab leak was the most likely explanation for the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins.

Media April 1, 2021

Experts giving COVID 'lab leak' theory second look after mainstream media cried it was 'debunked'

Once dismissed by the mainstream media as a "fringe" and "debunked" theory, the suggestion that the devastating coronavirus leaked from a Wuhan superlab instead of jumping from animals to humans is no longer considered outlandish.

Coronavirus January 20, 2021

Redfield defends CDC's COVID-19 vaccine rollout, warns 'worst is yet to come' in pandemic

Outgoing CDC Director Robert Redfield said that leaving his post while the coronavirus ravages the country is “hard,” but he does “feel proud” of the work the agency did.  

Coronavirus December 4, 2020

CDC director OKs coronavirus vaccine plan for health care workers, long-term care residents

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), has upheld a vote by a panel of independent experts that health care workers and residents of long-term care facilities should be the first to receive the long-awaited coronavirus vaccine. 

Robert Redfield December 2, 2020

CDC director: Schools are not a major coronavirus transmission source

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Wednesday reiterated his advocacy for in-person learning, citing evidence that schools aren’t a major source of coronavirus transmission.

EDUCATION November 20, 2020

CDC director says schools are among 'safest places' kids can be

When it comes down to where children are safest in the pandemic, CDC Director Robert Redfield says schools are the best place.

Coronavirus September 23, 2020

'Most' Americans likely vulnerable to coronavirus infection, CDC director says

Most Americans likely remain vulnerable to coronavirus infection and its associated outcomes, per comments from a top official at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Coronavirus September 22, 2020

US coronavirus death toll tops 200K as officials quarrel over vaccine timeline

The grim milestone comes as a number of regions look to loosen restrictions on social distancing rules.

Donald Trump September 12, 2020

Trump aides review CDC coronavirus reports to better align with president's upbeat messaging: report

President Trump's political aides have successfully demanded to review and, in some cases, modify weekly Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports on the coronavirus in an effort to better align the scientific reports with the president's upbeat messages on the pandemic, Politico reported.

Coronavirus August 13, 2020

Neglecting coronavirus safety measures could lead to 'worst fall ever,' CDC director warns

If Americans don’t follow safety measures against COVID-19, a top health official recently warned this upcoming autumn could be the "worst" from a public health perspective.

Fox News Flash July 31, 2020

Rove suggests Trump contrast his handling of coronavirus with Obama-Biden response to 'swine flu' outbreak

Fox News contributor and former White House deputy chief of staff Karl Rove told "Your World" Friday that President Trump should contrast his response to the coronavirus pandemic with the Obama administration's lackluster response to the 2009 H1N1 -- or "swine flu" -- outbreak.

The Ingraham Angle July 31, 2020

CDC's Redfield should sound alarm about suicides amid coronavirus outbreak, critic says

Suicides have spiked amid the coronavirus pandemic, specifically among high school students. A guest on Thursday night's edition of "The Ingraham Angle" said Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), should be sounding a louder alarm about the problem.

Coronavirus June 4, 2020

CDC Director: George Floyd protests could be coronavirus 'seeding event'

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield expressed concern Thursday that the mass protests that have been taking place in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death could exacerbate the coronavirus pandemic, as crowds of people gather in close proximity, often without masks.

Robert Redfield May 13, 2020

CDC document includes advice from infection control experts on how to safely reopen amid coronavirus

A preliminary document authored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention includes advice from infection control experts on how to safely reopen amid coronavirus -- and is more detailed than the plan released by the White House, Fox News has confirmed.

Coronavirus May 13, 2020

Red hat disappears from CDC director’s bookshelf during remote testimony after social media speculation

Dr. Robert Redfield, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sat in front of a bookcase with a red hat on display as he testified before Congress Tuesday, prompting speculation on social media that it could possibly be a Trump campaign "Make America Great Again" hat after it was removed from the shot. 

Coronavirus May 10, 2020

Dr. Fauci, 2 other coronavirus task force members face quarantine

Three members of the White House coronavirus task force, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, placed themselves in quarantine after contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, another stark reminder that not even one of the nation’s most secure buildings is immune from the virus.

Coronavirus April 8, 2020

CDC guidance says some essential workers exposed to coronavirus can return to work

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering relaxing coronavirus guidelines as early as Wednesday, allowing critical workers who have been exposed to COVID-19 but are asymptomatic to return to work.

Robert Redfield March 18, 2020

Who is Dr. Robert Redfield?

Robert Redfield, 68, is the 18th director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a position he has held since March 26, 2018. He is also a menber of President Trump's Coronavirus Task Force, which is headed by Vice President Mike Pence.