HRSA awards $15 million to combat COVID-19 in rural tribal communities
The Health Resources and Services Administration $15 million in Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funds to 52 tribal health services providers based on need and capacity to respond to COVID-19 in rural tribal communities.
鈥淭he COVID-19 pandemic has hit many Tribal communities, particularly in rural areas, very hard,鈥 HRSA Administrator Tom Engels. 鈥淏y directing new resources to these areas we are hoping to make a difference that will result in fewer new infections of this pernicious virus.鈥
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