FOIA for Covid-19 HHS and CDC - Massachusetts (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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| Tracking # |
22-00171-FOIA |
| Multi Request | FOIA for Covid-19 HHS and CDC - Massachusetts |
| Submitted | Oct. 21, 2021 |
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From: Sara Cooke
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
Under the Freedom of Information Act and pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (950 CMR 32.00), I hereby request the following information:
1) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
2) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
3) All communication (electronic email, mail, phone call transcripts etc...) sent to Governor Charles D. Baker and/or Department of Public Health of Massachusetts in regards to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2).
I am unable to find proof of the above. Please ensure your response includes the specific criteria requested above of laboratory tests, under a microscope, from isolated samples extracted from a human being.
Surely, the governor and/or his agents must have this information. I cannot see Governor Charles Baker signing EUAs (Emergency Use Authorizations) or implementing contact tracing, curfews, testing requirements, or mask mandates without having proof that a virus (or a variant of said virus) exists.
As per 950 CMR 32 (2), if any fees are assessed for these records, please provide an itemized estimate of these fees and wait for my approval before proceeding with the records request. However, I agree in advance to pay up to $75 for the records request, and no approval is needed for fees less than $75. Granting a fee waiver would greatly benefit the community, as disclosure of these records is clearly in the public interest.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Sara Cooke
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Sara Cooke,
A temporary password has been issued and sent to the email address provided. Please check your email for this temporary password and return to https://foia.cdc.gov/ to login. If you have any previously submitted requests to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry you will be able to view them by logging into your user account
Kindly change the password provided by us.
Regards,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Cooke,Sara,
The status of your FOIA request #22-00171-FOIA has been updated to the following status 'Received'. To log into the CDC FOIA Public Access Link click on the Application URL below.
https://foia.cdc.gov/
Sincerely,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Dear Sara Cooke,
Case Number 22-00171-FOIA has been assigned to the request you submitted. In all future correspondence regarding this request please reference case number 22-00171-FOIA.
Regards,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
October 26, 2021
Request Number: 22-00171-FOIA
Dear Ms. Cooke: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of October 26, 2021, for To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Under the Freedom of Information Act and pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (950 CMR 32.00), I hereby request the following information:
1) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
2) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
3) All communication (electronic email, mail, phone call transcripts etc...) sent to Governor Charles D. Baker and/or Department of Public Health of Massachusetts in regards to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2).
I am unable to find proof of the above. Please ensure your response includes the specific criteria requested above of laboratory tests, under a microscope, from isolated samples extracted from a human being.Surely, the governor and/or his agents must have this information. I cannot see Governor Charles Baker signing EUAs (Emergency Use Authorizations) or implementing contact tracing, curfews, testing requirements, or mask mandates without having proof that a virus (or a variant of said virus) exists.
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Muckrock Staff
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on Oct. 26, 2021. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response. You had assigned it reference number #22-00171-FOIA.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
January 25, 2022
Request Number: 22-00171-FOIA
Dear Ms. Cooke: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of October 26, 2021, for To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Under the Freedom of Information Act and pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (950 CMR 32.00), I hereby request the following information:
1) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
2) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
3) All communication (electronic email, mail, phone call transcripts etc...) sent to Governor Charles D. Baker and/or Department of Public Health of Massachusetts in regards to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2).
I am unable to find proof of the above. Please ensure your response includes the specific criteria requested above of laboratory tests, under a microscope, from isolated samples extracted from a human being.Surely, the governor and/or his agents must have this information. I cannot see Governor Charles Baker signing EUAs (Emergency Use Authorizations) or implementing contact tracing, curfews, testing requirements, or mask mandates without having proof that a virus (or a variant of said virus) exists.As per 950 CMR 32 (2), if any fees are assessed for these records, please provide an itemized estimate of these fees and wait for my approval before proceeding with the records request. However, I agree in advance to pay up to $75 for the records request, and no approval is needed for fees less than $75. Granting a fee waiver would greatly benefit the community, as disclosure of these records is clearly in the public interest.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Sara CookeUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 7, 2022
Request Number: 22-00171-FOIA
Dear Ms. Cooke: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of October 26, 2021, assigned #22-00171-FOIA.
Please see the attached letter.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
From: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
March 22, 2022
Request Number: 22-00171-FOIA
Dear Ms. Cooke: This is regarding your Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request of October 26, 2021, for
To Whom It May Concern:Pursuant to the Freedom of Information Act, I hereby request the following records:Under the Freedom of Information Act and pursuant to the Massachusetts Public Records Law (950 CMR 32.00), I hereby request the following information:
1) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
2) All records of scientific laboratory tests, under a microscope, analyzing and identifying the COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2) virus from isolated samples extracted from a human being. This sample must be taken directly from a human being, where the patient sample was not first combined with any other source of genetic material or contamination.
3) All communication (electronic email, mail, phone call transcripts etc...) sent to Governor Charles D. Baker and/or Department of Public Health of Massachusetts in regards to COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) and COVID-19 delta variant (SARS-CoV-2).
I am unable to find proof of the above. Please ensure your response includes the specific criteria requested above of laboratory tests, under a microscope, from isolated samples extracted from a human being.Surely, the governor and/or his agents must have this information. I cannot see Governor Charles Baker signing EUAs (Emergency Use Authorizations) or implementing contact tracing, curfews, testing requirements, or mask mandates without having proof that a virus (or a variant of said virus) exists.As per 950 CMR 32 (2), if any fees are assessed for these records, please provide an itemized estimate of these fees and wait for my approval before proceeding with the records request. However, I agree in advance to pay up to $75 for the records request, and no approval is needed for fees less than $75. Granting a fee waiver would greatly benefit the community, as disclosure of these records is clearly in the public interest.The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 20 business days, as the statute requires.Sincerely,Sara CookeUpload documents directly: https://www.muckrock.com/
Please see the attached letter and records.
Sincerely,
Leigh Davidi
CDC/ATSDR FOIA Office
770-488-6298
