For 33 years, Diane Woolard headed the Virginia Department of Health team that watched for emerging diseases.
Now, after a year of retirement, she’s back lending a hand during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pamela D’Angelo reports.
From Ebola to Anthrax, Veteran State Epidemiologist says Resources Key to COVID-19
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