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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

The Indian Health Service is working closely with our tribal partners to coordinate a comprehensive public health response to both COVID-19 and mpox.

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National Day of Mourning

To honor the life and legacy of former President George H. W. Bush, Wednesday, December 5, 2018, has been designated as a National Day of Mourning. President Trump issued an Executive Order closing federal offices and excusing federal employees from duty. All non-emergency IHS services will be closed. Patients who have medical appointments at IHS federal facilities will be rescheduled as soon as possible. 24-hour emergency-department services will not be interrupted

Links:

Presidential Proclamation Announcing the Death of George H.W. Bush
Executive Order on Providing for the Closing of Executive Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government on December 5, 2018
Q&A on Pay and Leave Administration National Day of Mourning