; and (B) respond to ongoing and future public health and health care needs. (12) Limitation A Force member may not be assigned for international deployment on behalf of the Health Force. (13) Funding All costs associated with the service and functions of Force members under this section, including salary and employment benefits as well as associated direct and indirect costs, shall be paid by the Federal Government through grants, contracts, or cooperative agreements to States, localities, territories, Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, urban Indian health organizations, or health service providers to Tribes. (e) Activities To respond to the COVID–19 pandemic The Force shall provide for the training and employment of Force personnel to address the COVID–19 pandemic, including by conducting or assisting with the following activities, where such activities are aligned with State licensure requirements: (1) Conducting COVID–19 related contact tracing. (2) When available, supporting the administration of diagnostic, serologic, or other COVID–19 tests. (3) As appropriate based on State licensing requirements, supporting the provision of palliative care, including by providing support to palliative care teams for seriously ill patients. (4) When available, supporting the provision of COVID–19 vaccinations, flu vaccinations, and recommended vaccinations for individuals who have missed vaccinations because of the pandemic. (5) Sharing COVID–19 public health messages with community members, including debunking myths and misperceptions, and building health literacy. (6) Providing data collection and entry or other administrative duties in support of epidemic surveillance and to meet broader health information system requirements. (7) Providing community-based and direct-care services, including food and medical supply delivery. (8) Providing coordination or case management of public health and human services needs related to COVID–19. (9) Carrying out any other activities, including those described in subsection (f), as