U.S. extends COVID-19 public health emergency status - CNBC

The extension allows millions of Americans to continue receiving free tests, vaccines and treatments and preserving measures like high hospital payments and expanded Medicaid.

(Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 pandemic's status as a public health emergency until April, CNBC reported on Wednesday, citing the U.S. health department. 

(Reporting by Leroy Leo in Bengaluru; Editing by Shailesh Kuber)