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The public health emergency for COVID-19 ended today, signaling a new transition period for the White House.

Several high-profile leadership vacancies will also challenge President Biden’s leadership.

While the public looks to move past the pandemic, health experts warn that COVID will remain a potential health threat, just like severe flu seasons. This means that government health offices will continue to track and assess the virus to protect American well-being.

Fauci himself recently retired from the National Institute of Health, leaving a vacancy for the Biden Administration. Additionally, CDC Director Rochelle Walensky will step down on June 30 and there are leadership vacancies in two other offices.

White House COVID-19 response coordinator Ashish Jha (Aah-sheesh Jah) takes an optimistic look at the transition period.

But Congress’s support for COVID appears to be faltering. This means President Biden must appoint leadership that can also navigate politics.