Healthcare COVID-19 safety rules get another 60 days of public comment

The US Labor Department is extending the public comment period for proposed rules on COVID-19 safety in healthcare settings. This means hospitals and other healthcare facilities will have more time to review the rules and submit feedback before they become final.

This extension means the final rules for protecting healthcare workers from COVID-19 will be delayed. It gives industry groups more time to push for changes that could weaken the protections or reduce compliance costs. The longer the comment period, the more opportunity for lobbying to shape the outcome.