When the pandemic was at its worst, COVID-19 killed more than 4,000 people a day in the United States. It also overwhelmed healthcare systems around the world.
The COVID-19 pandemic has left a lasting impact on our lives. The public health emergency is over, but it’s still important to know what’s happening with COVID-19 and why we still need to protect ourselves.
Intro to bullet list: This fact sheet answers common questions about what the end of the COVID-19 pandemic means, such as:
- Why did we need a COVID-19 public health emergency?
- Why is the public health emergency over now?
- So, how should I protect myself and my loved ones from COVID-19 now?

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