# During the Initial COVID-19 Response, HHS Personnel Who Interacted With Potentially Infected Passengers Had Limited Protections
> **Inspection / Evaluation** by Department of Health & Human Services OIG · 2022-10-31
> *About: Department of Health & Human Services*
## Report
- **Title:** During the Initial COVID-19 Response, HHS Personnel Who Interacted With Potentially Infected Passengers Had Limited Protections
- **Submitting OIG:** Department of Health & Human Services OIG
- **Component agency:** Department of Health & Human Services
- **Type:** Inspection / Evaluation
- **Publication date:** 2022-10-31

## Recommendations

- **Rec 23-E-04-002.01** (Open): CDC should update its guidance recommending protections for personnel interacting with potentially infected passengers, particularly when data are limited.
- **Rec 23-E-04-002.02** (Open): CDC should ensure that its PPE trainings meet OSHA standards.
- **Rec 23-E-04-002.03** (Open): CDC should develop a comprehensive plan for recommending travel-related containment measures that weighs the risks relative to the public health benefits.
## Source
- [oversight.gov report page](https://www.oversight.gov/reports/during-initial-covid-19-response-hhs-personnel-who-interacted-potentially-infected)
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