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The Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection (CFPB) has established a new system of records called the CFPB.029, Public Health and Safety System. This system, created under the Privacy Act of 1974, is designed to collect and manage information necessary for maintaining a safe and healthy environment during public health emergencies, like pandemics or other incidents. It will include data from individuals who access CFPB facilities or events to trace possible exposures to pathogens or hazardous materials. This system aims to protect all those at CFPB locations and to ensure compliance with relevant health and safety laws and regulations.

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 executive order aims to strengthen the United States' response to the COVID-19 pandemic by ensuring a robust supply chain for necessary medical supplies. It directs several federal departments to assess and address shortages in pandemic response supplies like PPE and vaccines and suggests using the Defense Production Act to resolve these shortfalls. The order also focuses on strategies for long-term resilience in the pandemic supply chain, pricing controls to prevent hoarding and price gouging, and better access to the Strategic National Stockpile for Tribal authorities. Additionally, it requires a plan for enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities for future pandemics.

The executive order aims to organize and strengthen the United States government's response to COVID-19 by establishing a new position called the COVID-19 Response Coordinator. This person will coordinate efforts to provide protective equipment, vaccines, and testing, reduce disparities in healthcare, and support educational services during the pandemic. Additionally, the document emphasizes global cooperation to address health and security challenges while preparing for future biological threats. The order calls for rapid resolution of issues that may hinder the COVID-19 response and outlines the roles of various government officials and agencies in implementing these measures.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels. The meeting will occur via teleconference from March 30 to April 1, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data in grant applications. The panels will review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research and pandemic response.

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.