Biden administration guidance classifies 'long COVID' as potential disability
On July 26, the Biden administration announced that "long COVID" (a condition in which some people continue to experience coronavirus symptoms long after the acute phase of infection) could be considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Specifically, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released guidance on when long COVID is considered a disability under certain sections of the ADA and similar laws that involve rules for government services and public accommodations (i.e., services companies provide to the public). Read More...
