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Operation warp6/16/2023 ![]() Such a schedule could help HHS better plan actions and mitigate delays, and be a source for identifying lessons learned for any future pandemics. Moreover, HHS does not have a schedule that is consistent with best practices to help it manage remaining vaccine-related activities. ![]() By formally providing its support until HHS develops and implements these strategies, DOD can help ensure that HHS can continue these responsibilities uninterrupted, including responsibilities for addressing ongoing vaccine needs for boosters or for any emerging COVID-19 variants. Specifically, GAO found that HHS has assessed its workforce capabilities, but lacks strategies for addressing these workforce needs. While HHS and DOD officials said they achieved transition milestones indicating that HHS is ready to assume responsibilities formerly led by DOD, it is unclear how HHS will address its workforce needs now that the CAG has dissolved. According to HHS and DOD officials, the CAG dissolved and transitioned its responsibilities-including DOD-led vaccine activities-to HHS by December 31, 2021, as required by an April 2021 memorandum of understanding between the two departments. ![]() Formerly known as Operation Warp Speed, the partnership was renamed the HHS-DOD COVID-19 Countermeasures Acceleration Group (CAG). Starting in May 2020, federal efforts to accelerate the development, manufacturing, and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines had been led by a partnership between the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Department of Defense (DOD).
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