COVID-19 Quarantine Updates, At-Home Tests & More

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

Updated COVID-19 Guidance   Did you hear? CDC has shortened the recommended time for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine. Learn more at CDC.gov »

 

HHS News Releases Week of January 2, 2022

Two New Over-the-Counter At-Home COVID-19 Tests Brought to U.S. Market Quickly by Biden-Harris Administration December 29, 2021   The Biden-Harris Administration has brought two new over-the-counter, at-home COVID-19 tests to the U.S. market. The tests, one manufactured by SD Biosensor and distributed by Roche and the other manufactured by Siemens , have received emergency use authorization (EUA) by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after being evaluated through the Administration’s new accelerated pathway to support FDA review of tests with potential for large-scale manufacturing that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced just two months ago. Read full news release

 

HHS to Make Coverage More Accessible and Affordable for Millions of Americans in 2023 December 28, 2021   The Biden-Harris Administration today released the Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters 2023 Proposed Rule, which would make it easier for millions of consumers to find affordable, comprehensive health coverage in 2023. Read full news release

New Medicaid Option Promotes Enhanced Mental Health, Substance Use Crisis Care December 28, 2021   The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is working with states to promote access to Medicaid services for people with mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) crises. Read full news release

 

HHS Emphasizes Healthy Aging to Delay Onset of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias December 27, 2021   Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra today announced the release of the annual update to the Department's National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease, which for the first time includes a new goal focused on work being done to promote healthy aging and reduce the risks that may contribute to the onset of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Read full news release

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COVID-19 Safety Tips   Did you know? The Omicron variant spreads more easily than the original virus that causes COVID-19. Help stop Omicron by using all the tools to protect yourself and others. Learn more »

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