Those suffering from long-term symptoms could qualify for workplace and school accommodations and other support under federal law.
cases could qualify as a disability, making federal protections and resources available to those suffering from the disease.
"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 services in the workplace and school, and our health care system so they can live their lives in dignity," Biden said.
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