HHS Issues Advisory Opinion Further Clarifying Scope of PREP Act Immunity

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Since invoking its powers under the PREP Act last month to shield certain actors aiding in the fight against COVID-19 from tort liability for their efforts, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) has been inundated with requests for advisory opinions about whether various activities qualify for immunity under its broadly-worded Declaration.

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