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The U.S. Government has many health agencies that have conducted research or responded to the coronavirus pandemic. They provide information for the general public, including about the basics of the virus, steps to protect people from the virus, and additional information. Also, there are other entities in the U.S. Government that have resources about coronavirus.
Click on the tabs of this box to see featured U.S. Government health agencies with information about coronavirus.
| Administration for Community Living (ACL) |
| Established in 2012 under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the mission of the ACL is to "maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers." Here is a link to ACL resources concerning coronavirus. |
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| Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
| Under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC focuses on ways to protect "America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S." The following is a list of comprehensive coronavirus-related information. |
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| Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) |
| The mission of HRSA is to "improve health outcomes and achieve health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative, high-value programs." This entity is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. |
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| National Institutes of Health (NIH) |
| Comprised of 27 institutes and centers, the NIH is under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. NIH's mission is to "to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability." |
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| National Library of Medicine (NLM) |
| Part of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, the NLM is the "world's largest biomedical library." |
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| Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) |
| The mission of SAMHSA, which is under the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, is to "reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities." |
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| U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) |
| HHS is an executive department that oversees 12 operating divisions (3 human-services agencies and 9 health-services agencies). Its mission is to "to enhance the health and well-being of all Americans, by providing for effective health and human services and by fostering sound, sustained advances in the sciences underlying medicine, public health, and social services." |
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| U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) |
| The FDA is under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. It is "responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices." |
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In addition to health agencies, there are other entities in the U.S. Government that have information about the coronavirus pandemic. Click on the box tabs to learn more about the featured entities and some interagency websites with information pertaining to coronavirus.
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) |
| Under the U.S. Department of Commerce, the FTC's mission is to protect "the public from deceptive or unfair business practices and from unfair methods of competition through law enforcement, advocacy, research, and education." |
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| Internal Revenue Service (IRS) |
| The IRS is under the U.S. Department of the Treasury. IRS' mission is to "provide America's taxpayers top quality service by helping them understand and meet their tax responsibilities and enforce the law with integrity and fairness to all." |
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| National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) |
| The NIST is under the U.S. Department of Commerce. The NIST's mission is to "promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life." |
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| U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) |
| The USDA is an executive department that oversees 29 agencies and offices. The department provides "leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition, and related issues based on public policy, the best available science, and effective management." |
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| U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) |
| The mission of the EPA is to "protect human health and the environment." It is an independent agency under the executive branch. |
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| The White House |
| The White House comprises of the President, Vice President, the Cabinet, and the Executive Office of the President. Check out these resources about the national preparedness for the coronavirus pandemic. |
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| Science.gov |
Science.gov is an interagency website that searches "over 60 databases and over 2,200 scientific websites to provide users with access to more than 200 million pages of authoritative federal science information including research and development results."
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