Federal Health Policy Update for Monday, May 10

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government as of 2:15 p.m. on Monday, May 10.  Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. The White House COVID-19 The White House has posted a transcript of the May 7 press briefing by its COVID-19 response team and public health officials. Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 HHS and the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) have announced a joint-agency effort to increase access to COVID-19 prevention and treatment services, including testing and vaccinations, among disproportionately affected communities, including among HUD-assisted [...]