diff --git a/.github/workflows/cd-staging.yaml b/.github/workflows/cd-staging.yaml
index ba46b44f..c2d0480c 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/cd-staging.yaml
+++ b/.github/workflows/cd-staging.yaml
@@ -49,6 +49,7 @@ jobs:
       
       - name: Hit Endpoint
         run: |
+          sleep 15
           curl ${{ vars.STAGING_URL }}
 
       - name: Clear Docker Image Cache
diff --git a/backend/api.py b/backend/api.py
index 08f39693..ebe10e0f 100644
--- a/backend/api.py
+++ b/backend/api.py
@@ -121,4 +121,4 @@ def post_data():
 if __name__ == '__main__':
     with app.app_context():
         db.create_all() 
-    app.run(host='0.0.0.0', debug=True)
+    app.run(host='0.0.0.0', debug=False)