Five top-level officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced their departures — described as retirements — during a Tuesday meeting at the agency, according to a report.

The news comes a day after President Trump named acting director Susan Monarez as his nominee to lead the agency.

The Associated Press first reported on the surprise departures, citing two officials the news wire didn't name. The report noted that it's not clear whether Monarez's nomination had any impact on the leaders’ decision to step down.

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