Michelle R. Smith

Michelle R. Smith is a correspondent for The Associated Press.

Aug 14, 2020

Politics Slows Flow of US Pandemic Relief Funds to Public Health Agencies

Many communities with big outbreaks have spent little federal money on local public health departments.

by: Lauren Weber,; Hannah Recht,; Laura Ungar &; Michelle R. Smith,; Kaiser Health News / The Associated Press

August 18, 2020

At least 49 state and local public health leaders have resigned, retired or been fired since April across 23 states.

by: Michelle R. Smith &; Lauren Weber,; Kaiser Health News / The Associated Press

August 14, 2020

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