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How The Pandemic Has Affected Health Care Access

A look at COVID-19's impact on people with disabilities and the chronically ill.

Aired 01/12/2022 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

How The Pandemic Has Affected Health Care Access

Clip: 1/12/2022 | 6m 39sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at COVID-19's impact on people with disabilities and the chronically ill.

As we approach the third year of the pandemic, people with disabilities and advocates say health care systems and the government still have not been able to provide adequate COVID-19 care. While people with disabilities are at high risk, a report from the National Council on Disability finds they haven't been prioritized for vaccines in some states.

Aired 01/12/2022 | Rating NR

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