Long COVID Could Qualify as a Disability Under the American Disabilities Act

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Long COVID Could Qualify as a Disability Under the American Disabilities Act

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Key Takeaways

  • On Monday, July 26, President Biden announced a policy directive to qualify long-term COVID-19 illness as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
  • Studies estimate that at least 20% of COVID-19 patients experience one post-COVID condition, such as pain or difficulty breathing.
  • If the policy directive becomes a [...]

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