### Question
How is the "covered individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 239* as follows -

> an individual—


(A) who is a health care worker, law enforcement officer, firefighter, security personnel, emergency medical personnel, other public safety personnel, or support personnel for such occupational specialities [1](#239_1_target)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 239*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS > Part C-Smallpox Emergency Personnel Protection**

