Michael Caputo

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefly posted new guidance to its website stating that the coronavirus can commonly be transmitted through aerosol particles, which can be produced by activities like singing. Here, choristers wear face masks during a music festival in southwestern France in July.

CDC Publishes — Then Withdraws — Guidance On Aerosol Spread Of Coronavirus

Laurel Wamsley

The CDC says the guidelines were posted to its website in error. The now-deleted updates were notable because so far the agency has stopped short of saying that the virus is airborne.

Michael Caputo, pictured at a White House event, is taking a 60-day leave of absence from his job as lead spokesperson for the Department of Health and Human Services after alleging President Trump's opponents have interfered in the coronavirus response.

HHS Spokesperson Takes Leave of Absence After Disparaging Government Scientists

Pien Huang

Michael Caputo is taking a two-month leave of absence after a social media outburst alleging an unfounded "deep state" conspiracy involving government scientists.

Michael Caputo admits accusing government scientists of sedition and warning of violence should President Trump win reelection.

HHS Official Michael Caputo Admits Warning Of 'Sedition' At CDC, Riots If Trump Wins

Brian Naylor

The longtime political strategist did not dispute making the controversial comments during a Facebook Live session earlier this week but said some of the statements were taken out of context.