Vivek Murthy Confirmed by Senate as Surgeon General

Vivek Murthy Confirmed by Senate as Surgeon General
Vivek Murthy speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware, on Dec. 8, 2020. AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File
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WASHINGTON—The Senate confirmed Vivek Murthy as President Joe Biden’s surgeon general Tuesday. While Murthy says ending the coronavirus pandemic is his top priority, he’s also raised concerns over a relapsing opioid overdose crisis.

The vote on Murthy was 57-43, giving him bipartisan support.