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Trump administration pulls back billions in Covid-era funding for state, local health departments

The Trump administration has decided to withdraw billions in funding that was initially allocated to state and local health departments during the peak of the COVID-19 crisis. This decision comes as part of a broader effort to reallocate federal resources, with the administration arguing that the acute phase of the emergency has passed, and thus, the need for such extensive funding has diminished. Critics, however, argue that this move could undermine public health infrastructure at a time when vigilance against the virus and other health threats remains crucial. The funds, which were part of the CARES Act and other relief packages, had been used for testing, contact tracing, vaccine distribution, and bolstering public health responses. The withdrawal of these funds could lead to significant budget shortfalls for many health departments, potentially affecting their ability to respond to future health emergencies or ongoing needs related to the virus.

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