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  • 2024-29108 — 12th Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99875
    Reading Time:about 48 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has extended the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act Declaration related to COVID-19. This extension, effective January 1, 2025, provides liability immunity to certain individuals and organizations involved in developing, manufacturing, distributing, and using medical countermeasures against COVID-19 and related health threats until December 31, 2029. It also clarifies the roles of licensed pharmacists and other healthcare providers in administering vaccines and therapeutics, ensuring continued access to critical medical interventions even after the formal public health emergency has ended.

    Simple Explanation

    The government is giving special permission to people who make or give out medicine for COVID-19 so they don’t get in trouble if something goes wrong, and this will last until the end of 2029. They also made sure pharmacists and doctors can keep giving vaccines and medicines to people even after the big health problem is over.

  • 2024-29188 — Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds (UCOO) Statement of Organization, Functions, and Delegations of Authority
    Type:Notice
    Citation:89 FR 99875
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a reorganization to create the Unaccompanied Children Office of the Ombuds (UCOO). This new office will be led by a Director, or "Ombuds," and will oversee issues related to the care and custody of unaccompanied children. The UCOO will investigate reports and work with the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) to resolve concerns. Additionally, it will provide recommendations to improve policies and ensure the protection of unaccompanied children.

    Simple Explanation

    The government has created a new office to help look after kids who came to the country without parents. This office will listen to people's concerns and try to make sure these kids are okay and safe.