Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) has launched a probe into the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) over its alleged tracking of millions of Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a letter sent to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky on May 5, Johnson questioned the agency’s alleged use of location data and demanded answers regarding why this was allowed and whether it is still ongoing.
“It remains unclear why the CDC tracked millions of Americans during the pandemic and whether it continues to do so. In response to COVID-19, the CDC should have been prioritizing the development of treatments, effective testing, and vaccine safety rather than tracking Americans’ daily lives,” Johnson wrote.
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