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Let's Talk long COVID and disability

Fatigue is one of the symptoms of long COVID
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Fatigue is one of the symptoms of long COVID

Across the country over 90 million people have been diagnosed with COVID-19. While some people get better after a few weeks, some are experiencing persistent symptoms months after an infection. While research is still ongoing and many experience a range of symptoms, new data points to . The U.S. Health and Human Services Department now . As for a recent update from the New Mexico Department of Health, COVID in New Mexico is stable, but still seeing a high level of cases.

On this week’s Let’s Talk New Mexico, we’ll be taking a look at what is the future for our healthcare system taking care of an influx of people now experiencing debilitating symptoms that make everyday tasks a challenge? What rights do individuals have once their infection qualifies as a disability? Email us at LetsTalk@kunm.org or call in live during the show at 505-277-5866.

GUESTS:

  • Beatrice Adler-Bolton, Host of
  • , long COVID survivor 
  • ,
  • , chief medical office, Lovelace Healthcare System New Mexico

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Taylor is a reporter with our Poverty and Public Health project. She is a lover of books and a proud dog mom. She's been published in Albuquerque The Magazine several times and enjoys writing about politics and travel.