Rick Bright, the ousted Health and Human Services official, will be one of 10 advisory board members on Democratic President-elect Joe Biden's coronavirus task force, Biden's transition team announced on Monday.
"Dealing with the coronavirus pandemic is one of the most important battles our administration will face, and I will be informed by science and by experts,” Biden said in a statement. “The advisory board will help shape my approach to managing the surge in reported infections; ensuring vaccines are safe, effective, and distributed efficiently, equitably, and free; and protecting at-risk populations.”
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Biden's campaign touted Bright for his career "focused on the development of vaccines, drugs, and diagnostics to address emerging infectious diseases and national security threats."
