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Designating Long COVID Awareness Day and Urging Federal Research Expansion

The US Senate formally designates March 15, 2024, as Long COVID Awareness Day, acknowledging that the condition affects millions of Americans and can be classified as a disability. The resolution urges federal agencies to expand research into treatments and diagnostics and ensure adequate support for patients and their families. This aims to boost public knowledge about this disease and its significant economic impact.
Key points
Formal recognition of Long COVID as a serious health issue and potential disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Call for federal agencies to intensify research into effective treatments and diagnostics, potentially aiding the estimated 23 million affected individuals.
Encouragement to publish information to educate doctors and the public, aiming to improve the quality of care for patients.
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A resolution designating March 15, 2024, as "Long COVID Awareness Day".
Print number: SRES 590
Sponsor: Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT]
Process start date: 2024-03-14