"COVID-19 Vaccine Bridge Access Program Nears Expiration"

The U.S. government's Bridge Access Program, which provided free COVID-19 vaccines to uninsured and underinsured individuals, is ending in August due to the expiration of pandemic-era funding. Health officials and community leaders express concern about the impact on low-income populations and the potential for increased COVID-19 cases. Efforts are being made to secure permanent funding for routine vaccinations, but the immediate future remains uncertain.