NBC Philadelphia reports: “Levine, a well-regarded pediatrician by training, is transgender and in addition to heading up the commonwealth’s public health efforts, acts as the chief medical officer overseeing the state’s coronavirus response.
She is one of the highest-profile trans individuals in public office. As the person guiding Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision-making on the COVID-19 pandemic, Levine has been a frequent target of ire from residents upset over shutdowns and restrictions like mandatory face mask mandates.
Some of the criticism has included personal attacks on her gender identity. … Fair officials provided a statement to FOX56, a local TV affiliate in the region, saying it was not a “commentary on Dr.