Because CDC policy is to recommend that people take the Covid vaccine, performing a placebo effect test would be unethical, Havers explained. “That a political appointee stopped it is extremely concerning.”Kennedy, the health secretary, has been a vocal critic of the Covid vaccines. The administration has attempted to soften its public perception surrounding the Covid-19 vaccines in the lead-up to the 2026 midterms. This latest scandal with the Covid-19 vaccine report suggests the administration is using back-channel and behind-the-scenes maneuvers to push forward its mission. And last year, he posted a video on social media, ordering that the CDC no longer recommend the Covid-19 vaccine to healthy pregnant women and children.

Source: The Guardian April 10, 2026 14:24 UTC