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  • What is the federal government currently doing about Long COVID?

    What is the federal government currently doing about Long COVID?

    Melanie Marich

    In this episode of Still Here, hosts Betsy Ladyzhets and Miles Griffis talk about the latest updates from the US Department of Health and Human Services and their efforts on Long COVID, as well as the criticisms they face from members of the community. Subscribe to Still Here wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review, telling us what you think of this episode. Read more…

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    My child and I both have Long COVID. Even in COVID-aware spaces, we are excluded because of their pre-existing disability.

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