NBC News (1/14, McCausland) reported HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra “extended the…COVID-19 public health emergency Friday, continuing the declaration for another 90 days.” An HHS spokesperson “said Wednesday that ‘HHS will provide states with 60 days’ notice prior to any possible termination or expiration in the future.’” This marks “the eighth time the declaration has been extended since it was announced Jan. 27, 2020.”