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flag A government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2025, furloughed 8,700 CDC workers, disrupting health operations and causing financial and emotional strain.

flag A government shutdown beginning October 1, 2025, triggered the furlough of about 8,700 CDC employees—roughly two-thirds of staff—at its Atlanta headquarters, disrupting public health operations and causing widespread morale decline. flag Workers described the workplace as eerily quiet and emotionally draining, with many facing financial stress and uncertainty over job security, including potential permanent layoffs for about 1,500. flag The shutdown has left employees anxious, particularly those with recent hiring and firing cycles, while nearby businesses worry about lost revenue.

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