The Latest Breaking News from Xavier Becerra

The administration on Wednesday extended the COVID-19 public health emergency for another 90 days, until around mid July.

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a plan to increase awareness and response to the long-term effects of COVID-19, directing Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to helm an interagency effort to coordinate research and support for long-term patients.

LOS ANGELES — The percentage of omicron subvariant BA.2 cases is rising in Los Angeles County, a trend seen elsewhere nationwide as officials sound the alarm about Congress’ failure to provide critical funding for vaccinations, tests and anti-COVID drugs.

More than two years into the country’s declared public health emergency, the Biden administration faces a dilemma about whether and when to end it.

The administration is under pressure to end the public health emergency but doing so could take away insurance for millions of Americans.

With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded

With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is warning that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides additional funds the White House has demanded

Secretary Xavier Becerra's agenda included a visit to Planned Parenthood and a mental health roundtable with Rep. Chris Pappas.

The midterms are going to be a referendum on pandemic recovery. Democrats should campaign on the work they've done