Trump administration says it will pull back billions in COVID funding from local health departments
- Federal health officials announced they are pulling back $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments and other health organizations throughout the nation.
- The funds were used for testing, vaccinations, and addressing health disparities for high-risk populations.
- Health officials in Washington state reported a loss of over $125 million in COVID-related funding.
- Officials in Los Angeles County stated they could lose more than $80 million in core funding for vaccinations and services.
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Missouri’s public health efforts left reeling after feds abruptly rescind funding
The federal government is clawing back hundreds of millions of dollars that were supposed to go to public health departments and organizations across the state over the next year.
$31M in health grants in jeopardy - Jamestown Press
Elected officials from Jamestown, at both the state and federal levels, are condemning the Trump administration for terminating four grants totaling $31.2 million to support the Rhode Island Department of Health. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the notices of termination that stemmed from President Donald Trump’s plan to end healthcare subsidiaries established during the coronavirus pandemic. “The COVID-19 pandemic is ove…
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