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U.S. Lawmakers Push to Expand Long Covid Treatment
Proposed legislation would authorize U.S. Health and Human Services grants to bolster Long Covid clinics
A Covid-19 testing site in Manhattan.
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A bill to increase funding for Long Covid treatment and clinics marks the latest push from lawmakers to confront chronic health problems related to the coronavirus that affect millions of Americans.
The Treat Long Covid Act is a joint effort from Senator Tammy Duckworth, an Illinois Democrat, and Representative Ayanna Pressley, a Massachusetts Democrat. Both have been involved in efforts to bolster federal support for Long Covid research, treatment and education.