Former FDA chief David Kessler (Photo: New York Times/VNA) |
He will replace Dr. Moncef Slaoui, who resigned at the request of Biden’s transition team. Mr. Slaoui will continue his work within a month to support the work transition plan.
The same day, Mr. Biden outlined a plan to administer COVID-19 vaccines to the US population that includes reaching under-served urban areas and rural communities and improving communication channels among the states.