The Senate Health Committee held a hearing on long COVID, with senators emphasizing the need for more research funding to better understand and treat the condition. Senators Sanders, Pressley, Markey, and Murray stressed the seriousness of long COVID and the need for federal action. Scientists released a new study that could explain the mechanism behind the condition, following pleas from patients and clinicians for research funding. The hearing aimed to shine a light on the impact of long COVID and advance bills to help long-haulers get the care they need.
Long COVID patients press Congress to take up their cause https://t.co/LsdJ3Ah63j
Senators push for more investment in long COVID research https://t.co/0J04cW7yGk https://t.co/JBx7LPR8Pc
Hours after Congress members heard pleas from patients and clinicians clamoring for research funding into long COVID, scientists released a new study that could explain the mechanism behind the condition. https://t.co/4uvR1FanIH
Senators in Washington are hearing from people affected by so-called “long Covid.” https://t.co/hFJnIe1g1t
Long COVID is a serious, life-altering condition, and one we are still learning more about every day. At @HELPCmteDems hearing, I stressed my continued push for more funding, research, & public health infrastructure to better understand and treat Long COVID. https://t.co/iEbvY0WCGp
Long COVID is real, it is disabling, and it is affecting millions. That's why we must fund long COVID and ME/CFS research to better understand and treat these conditions. To all those struggling and suffering—we see you, we hear you, and we will take action for you. https://t.co/GzWv0sYi0o
Across Colorado and the country, people are living with and suffering from the impacts of Long COVID. Today we held a @HELPCmteDems hearing to learn more about how we can advance research to better understand and treat Long COVID.
The #LongCOVID crisis is real and demands a bold federal response. That means using the power of convening to shine a light on it & advancing bills like my #TREATLongCOVID Act to help our #LongHaulers get the care they need. TY @HELPCmteDems for convening this critical hearing. https://t.co/9VxZJ7ZJYz
Another great place to follow the Senate’s HELP committee meeting on Long Covid. https://t.co/oCOPuyUrJx
This is the best introduction and words on #longcovid said by any public official ever. I am balling my eyes out seeing this finally said out loud. Thank you @SenSanders
WATCH LIVE: Senate Health Committee holds hearing on long COVID patients, research https://t.co/CUOvwGj6IT
We cannot turn our backs on the millions of Americans who continue to struggle with long COVID. Join me LIVE now for a HELP Committee hearing to discuss what we must do to address this issue with the urgency that it demands. https://t.co/K8N7Z1u5yR