Biden launches effort to protect people disabled by COVID-19

WASHINGTON, July 26 (Reuters) - President Joe Biden said on Monday he is launching a U.S. government initiative to prohibit discrimination against people disabled by long-term symptoms of COVID-19.

The effort will bring U.S. agencies together to ensure people suffering from severe long-term health problems even after the end of their infections with the novel coronavirus. "Many Americans who seemingly recovered from the virus still face lingering challenges like breathing problems, brain fog, chronic pain or fatigue," Biden said. "These conditions can sometimes rise to the level of a disability."