The Trump administration has imposed major restrictions on the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal health officials, instructing them to pause all public communications.

Among events that have been called off: the Tick-Borne Diseases and Associated Illnesses National Community Engagement webinar, previously scheduled for January 28. It was supposed to focus on the unique challenges faced by  people of color, outdoor workers, military personnel, children, older adults, and pregnant women.