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HHS Secretary Kennedy Signs COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization Declaration Terminations

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  • Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • June 30, 2026

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    HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced the termination of COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization declarations for drugs and medical devices.

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    The terminations indicate that the circumstances justifying the emergency authorities no longer exist.

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    The declaration for drugs and biological products will terminate 12 months after the Secretary's determination.

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    The declarations for medical devices will terminate 180 days after the Secretary's determination.

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    HHS and FDA will assist manufacturers in transitioning to traditional regulatory pathways during the notice periods.

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Signs COVID-19 Emergency Use Authorization Declaration Terminations

  • by Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA)

  • June 30, 2026

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