CDC director warns of COVID-induced ‘impending doom’ as cases, hospitalizations increase

CDC director warns of COVID-induced ‘impending doom’ as cases, hospitalizations increase

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky on Monday warned of “impending doom” amid a recent increase in coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations. Walensky appeared to hold back tears as she expressed concerns the U.S. could soon bear witness to a fourth surge even as the county has averaged some 2.7 million vaccinations over the past week.