In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic nearly 50 public health leaders have been fired or resigned since April, mostly over mask ordinance disputes

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• At least 49 public health officials have either resigned or been fired during the coronavirus pandemic, the Associated Press reported.
• Many attributed a politicized response to the pandemic such as disputes over mask ordinances and being overworked as a reason for their departure.
• Some stepped down due to criticism that they didn't handle the pandemic response properly.
• Experts told the AP that this only means a less cohesive response to the pandemic moving forward.
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At least 49 public health officials in 23 states have either resigned or been fired since April in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Associated Press reported. 

According to the AP disputes over mask ordinances and a politicized response to the pandemic led to most of the resignations and firings. 

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