Biden says 'long Covid' could qualify
as a disability under federal law
Posted By: NorthernDog, 7/26/2021 3:45:28 PM
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden announced Monday that serious long-term Covid-19 cases could qualify as a disability, making federal protections and resources available to those suffering from the disease. Speaking at an event at the White House celebrating the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, he said that lingering Covid symptoms, such as fatigue or brain fog, "can sometimes rise to the level of a disability." "We're bringing agencies together to make sure Americans with long Covid who have a disability have access to the rights and resources that are due under the disability law, which includes accommodations and
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Terrific. We're going to see millions jumping from the unemployment line to the 'Long COVID' disability line.