Today the Biden administration announced sweeping new funding aimed at beating back COVID-19 in vulnerable communities, including congregate living settings, and infusing rural health clinics with resources to help spread vaccination education.The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will invest more than $1.6 billion from the American Rescue Plan into testing materials for homeless shelters, treatment and recovery facilities, domestic violence shelters, and federal, state and local correctional facilities, the administration said today.
Early detection of cases in these communities can stem outbreaks."Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, we can make sure high-risk environments like correctional facilities and shelters for those