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As Federal Public Health Emergency Ends, Long COVID Patients Still Suffering

As Federal Public Health Emergency Ends, Long COVID Patients Still Suffering

FromKQED's The California Report


As Federal Public Health Emergency Ends, Long COVID Patients Still Suffering

FromKQED's The California Report

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Length:
11 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As we’re now in the fourth year of the pandemic, there is a growing sense of optimism that the worst is likely behind us. Vaccines and boosters have helped reduce the number of hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19. But for millions of Americans who are suffering from Long COVID symptoms, there’s no end in sight for their day-to-day struggles.
Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The California Report 

Governor Gavin Newsom is scheduled to release his revised budget on Friday. He’s warned about a major deficit, but that isn’t stopping lawmakers from putting pressure on him to increase child care funding, to the tune of a billion dollars. 
Reporter: Daisy Nguyen, KQED
 
After the COVID-19 public health emergency ends on Thursday, some people who were receiving medications through telehealth will need to visit a doctor in person.
Reporter: Katie Hyson, KPBS 
Released:
May 10, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.