AHPA continues to follow new COVID-19 regulations, guidance and other government actions. The updates below are the latest guidance and other developments since April 5, 2021 to help mitigate the impacts of COVID-19. For earlier COVID-19 regulations and guidance, visit the previous Policy Brief.

President Biden Calls on States to Make Vaccinations Available to All by April 19^th
President Biden has called for states and cities to allow all adult Americans to be eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination by April 19^th, speeding up the original deadline by two weeks.

FDA Issues EUA for COVID-19 Serology Testing Using Self-Collected Blood Samples
The FDA has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for Symbiotica’s Self-Collected Antibody Test System, making this the first serology test authorized to use blood samples self-collected by patients in their homes.

CDC and FDA Recommend Pause of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine
The CDC and FDA recommend that providers pause the administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine until the Agencies can review six cases involving rare and severe blood clots.