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The COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force will hold a virtual meeting on February 26, 2021, as part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' efforts to address health inequities caused or worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. This meeting aims to introduce Task Force members and outline their goals, following Executive Order 13995, which focuses on ensuring an equitable pandemic response and recovery. Members of the public can register to attend and participate in the comment session, with further details available on the HHS Office of Minority Health website. The Task Force will eventually submit a report with recommendations for tackling ongoing and future health inequities related to the pandemic.

The President issued Executive Order 13995 to address the impact of COVID-19 on underserved communities, notably communities of color, which have faced greater risks and consequences from the virus. This order establishes a COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force responsible for recommending strategies to reduce health inequities and improve outcomes. The order directs various government agencies to ensure that resources are allocated equitably and to strengthen data collection to better address disparities. It also emphasizes improving communication and outreach to communities with high levels of vaccine mistrust.