ASPR's Response to COVID-19

In response to the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak, the federal government is taking steps to protect the American people. Within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response is working with our partners to explore the development of new medical countermeasures and take other actions to enhance health security.

Medical Countermeasure Development and Acquisition

Strategic National Stockpile

COVID-19 Health Care System Response

Technical Assistance and Resources

​ASPR’s COVID-19 Response from the Field

ASPR’s COVID-19 Response by the Numbers

​ 81 COVID-19 medical countermeasures supported by BARDA

16K+ tons of cargo shipped by SNS to support U.S. repatriation efforts and state PPE needs​

20 Emergency Use Authorizations issued for BARDA-Supported SARS CoV-2 Tests​