Here’s What You Missed from HHS: April 5, 2021

 

Latest U.S. Department of Health & Human Services News Releases

 

Remarks by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy at Virtual Launch Event for COVID-19 Community Corps with Vice President Harris April 1, 2021   We all know that COVID-19 has caused tremendous suffering for millions of Americans. Many of us have lost family members to this virus – I myself have lost 7 including my uncle Raman earlier this year. Many of us have felt what it’s like to be worried sick about your loved ones getting COVID, especially elderly family members and those who work on the front lines. Read full news release

HHS Secretary Becerra Announces Reduced Costs and Expanded Access Available for Marketplace Health Coverage Under the American Rescue Plan April 1, 2021   Today, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra announced that additional savings and lower health care costs are available for consumers on HealthCare.gov. Read full news release

 

 

 

 

COVID-19 Community Corps

To encourage vaccinations and increase vaccine confidence, HHS launched the COVID-19 Community Corps, a nationwide, grassroots network of local voices people know and trust to encourage Americans to get vaccinated. Anyone can join, even you! Learn more at www.hhs.gov/covidcommunitycorps

 

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Launches Nationwide Network of Trusted Voices to Encourage Vaccination in Next Phase of COVID-19 Public Education Campaign April 1, 2021   Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing additional measures to encourage vaccinations and increase vaccine confidence as part of the next phase of its COVID-19 public education campaign. Read full news release

 

HHS to Expand Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Older Adults and People with Disabilities March 29, 2021   As part of President Biden's announcement today that the administration will take further action to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through a partnership between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Administration for Community Living (ACL), will provide nearly $100 million to help increase vaccinations among older adults and people with disabilities. Read full news release

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COVID-19 Treatments

Did you know there are treatment options for high-risk patients who have mild to moderate symptoms of COVID-19? If you have COVID-19 symptoms, get tested right away and talk to your doctor about your treatment options. Learn more about COVID-19 treatments »

 

 

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