(CNN) More than two months into his presidency, President Joe Biden has yet to name someone to lead an agency at the forefront of the coronavirus fight: the US Food and Drug Administration. Last month, six former FDA commissioners urged Biden to select someone soon, in part to boost agency morale after it was battered by his predecessor. Being in limbo is difficult for them," a former top FDA official told CNN about the need for permanent leadership. Not only is the agency at the center of the pandemic response, but it's still tasked with regulating products, drug and food inspections, approving new drugs and more. The agency is currently being run by Dr. Janet Woodcock, who was named acting commissioner in January.

Source: CNN March 30, 2021 21:11 UTC