Dr. Deborah Birx, the coordinator of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, said on Dec. 22 that she plans to retire. She declined to give a timeline. A White House spokesperson didn’t respond to a request for comment by press time. In an interview with Newsy, Birx said the scrutiny of her personal life during the pandemic has taken a toll on her. She recently drew criticism when she admitted to visiting family for Thanksgiving after repeatedly warning others against traveling for the holiday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned against traveling during the holidays. Their website states: “Travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19. Postponing travel and staying home is the best way to protect yourself and others this year.” Birx had visited one of her vacation properties on Fenwick Island, in Delaware, accompanied by three generations of her family from two different …