I write to request your support for the CARE for Long COVID Act (S. 3726). This important bill addresses the care and supportive services needed for individuals living with long COVID. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has overwhelmed the U.S. healthcare system. Levels of economic and racial disparity were also highlighted with many underserved communities continuing to have challenges obtaining testing and treatment for COVID-19. Given that 24 million people in our country have asthma, and 10 people die from the disease daily, prevention for those with this chronic disease is vital. People with asthma, COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases are at greater risk for complications – such as life-threatening pneumonia or bronchitis – if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. For those who have recovered from the more serious impacts of COVID-19 yet are still experiencing long-term symptoms, there must be greater investments and incentives to study, understand and support these individuals. Thank you for your consideration; I hope this legislation becomes law.

I write to request your support for the CARE for Long COVID Act (S. 3726). This important bill addresses the care and supportive services needed for individuals living with long COVID. The coronavirus pandemic has overwhelmed our healthcare system. It also highlighted levels of economic and racial disparity with many underserved communities continuing to have challenges obtaining testing and treatment for COVID-19. Given that 24 million people in the our country have asthma, and 10 people die each day from the disease, prevention for those with this chronic disease is vital. People with asthma, COPD and other chronic respiratory diseases are at greater risk for complications – such as life-threatening pneumonia or bronchitis – if they are diagnosed with COVID-19. For those who have recovered from the more serious impacts of COVID-19 yet are still experiencing long-term symptoms, there must be greater investments and incentives to study, understand and support these individuals. Thank you for your consideration; I hope this legislation becomes law.