The funds, which will go to all 50 state departments, six local health departments and eight territories or U.S. affiliates, will help pay for more than 1,000 jobs. The annual ELC investment helps public health officials “respond to more outbreaks, conduct surveillance faster and prevent more illnesses and deaths from infectious diseases,” according to the release.
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