https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/covid-19 Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: COVID-19 - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01069/authorization-of-emergency-use-of-certain-medical-devices-during-covid-19-availability The Food and Drug Administration has issued an Emergency Use Authorization for certain medical devices related to the COVID-19 pandemic. These authorizations are effective on their date of issuance. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38182 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/07/2026-00088/agency-information-collection-activities-submission-to-omb-for-review-and-approval-public-comment Notice from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeking comments on an information collection regarding a form related to the COVID-19 Provider Relief Fund (PRF) and American Rescue Plan (ARP) rural payment reporting activities. The information collection is used to assess if statutory and programmatic requirements are met; conduct audits; report on findings with respect to the disbursements of PRF and ARP Rural payments; and for the program evaluation. Comments are due by February 6, 2026. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38151 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0600