Biden Extends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Through 2029

From Grok:

The Biden administration has taken actions that involve extending emergency declarations related to the COVID-19 response, which has implications for liability protections under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act. Here’s a breakdown based on available information:

  • Emergency Declaration and Liability Protections: On December 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) extended liability protection to COVID-19 vaccine makers and those administering the shots through December 31, 2029. This extension takes effect on January 1, 2025, and was announced to address what the HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra described as a “credible risk” of a future public health emergency related to COVID-19. This extension of the PREP Act declaration continues to provide legal immunity to “covered persons” involved in the manufacture or administration of countermeasures like vaccines during what is considered a public health emergency.
  • Criticism and Context: Critics argue that this move is designed to shield pharmaceutical companies from liability for any adverse effects of the mRNA vaccines, especially without the necessity for rigorous oversight or accountability. There is a sentiment among some that this extension reflects more of a protection for Big Pharma than a necessary public health measure, especially given the ongoing debates about vaccine safety and efficacy.
  • Historical Context: The PREP Act has been amended multiple times since the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, with previous extensions aimed at maintaining emergency health measures like increased access to vaccines, treatments, and tests. These extensions have not only covered the administration of vaccines but also included protections for a wide range of activities related to medical countermeasures against COVID-19.

In summary, the Biden administration’s decision to extend the emergency declaration under the PREP Act until 2029 does indeed extend liability protections for mRNA vaccines. This action has sparked considerable debate regarding the balance between public health policy and corporate accountability.

    
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kal kal
kal kal
1 hour ago

someone please drag this senile old fool back to the Rehoboth basement. He’s doing greater harm to the country daily! Co-19 doesn’t even exist, it’s called SARS in the rest of the world and it’s not a problem. Besides the new lie is being pushed, H5N1.

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Magrit
Magrit
1 hour ago

How can the Dept of HHS just declare an extension? How is that legal, unless that is the way the congress lets it go. The GOP congress probably let this happen so they have cover in the next congress and can protect big pharma, who they represent. They certainly don’t represent us.
are you all watching what is happening, nothing will change when it comes to big pharma and the military industrial complex.

Oldbev
Oldbev
38 minutes ago

Not so hard to understand the growing popularity of Luigi. Oldbev

Mary Combs
Mary Combs
3 minutes ago

It won’t stand. The evidence is out there that Fauci knew since emergence of SARS that chloroquine is an effective treatment for coronavirus. No EUA can be invoked where there is effective treatment. Also fraud vitiates all.