The Biden administration on Wednesday extended the Covid-19 public health emergency that had been due to expire on April 16.
The 90-day extension, announced by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), will allow millions of Americans covered by government health insurance programs or private insurers to continue getting free tests, treatments and vaccines.
Separately, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday that masks will still be required on commercial flights and other public transportation until at least May 3. The agency said it was extending the mandate while it “assesses the potential impact of the rise of cases on severe disease, including hospitalizations and deaths, and healthcare system capacity.”
