Pandemic Influenza

The declaration provides immunity for certain claims, including loss caused by or related to administration or use of countermeasures to diseases, threats, or conditions.

Officials said the purchase agreement with CSL Seqirus is part of longer-term plans to shore up vaccine supply against a wider range of pathogens that have pandemic potential.

Though the funding covers melioidosis and Marburg tests, ASPR said the new capability can be repurposed to develop and produce tests for other biological threats when needed.

Like most other H9N2 cases, China's latest illness involves a young child.

The authors of the pandemic readiness report point to surges of H5N1 in mammals and of mpox deaths in DR Congo children as some of the latest threats in the face of preparedness gaps.

One hub focuses on diagnostics and medical devices, and the other targets therapeutics and vaccines.

The Biden administration said the strategy builds on lessons learned during the COVID pandemic and aligns with national security policies.