President Joe Biden announced on Monday that Americans suffering from long-term health problems after contracting the CCP virus should be protected as a disability under federal civil rights laws. “I’m proud to announce a new effort, the first of its kind, to help Americans grappling with long term effects of COVID-19 that doctors call long-COVID,” Biden said while speaking at an event at the White House celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Many Americans who seemingly recover from the virus still face lingering challenges like breathing problems, brain fog, chronic pain, and fatigue. These conditions can sometimes … rise to the level of a disability,” he added. The new guidance issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says individuals experiencing “long COVID” are entitled to resources and accommodations under these laws. The department noted that not everyone with these symptoms will automatically qualify as a disability and …
Biden: ‘Long COVID’ to Qualify as Disability Under New HHS Guidance
July 27, 2021
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