Employees largely survived the chaotic first day of full in-office work at the US Food and Drug Administration, sources said.
US FDA Survives First Day Of Return To In-Office Work, But True Test Upcoming
Parking and security at the FDA’s White Oak headquarters were strained from the influx of employees who had to report to work in person on 17 March.
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