COVID-19: US Extends Public Health Emergency Declaration

By Kanishka Singh

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday extended the COVID-19 pandemic’s status as a public health emergency for another 90 days, thereby preserving measures like high payments to hospitals and expanded Medicaid.

READ: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/08/17/hhs-covid-health-emergency-00052509

The extension was announced by U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra on Thursday. Last month, President Joe Biden said in an interview that “the pandemic is over,” which prompted criticism from health experts.

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