Washington D.C. - The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is slated to close. The closure is part of a larger reorganization effort announced by the Trump administration. The office, established to coordinate research and disseminate best practices related to the treatment of long COVID, will cease operations in the coming weeks.
Sources within HHS confirmed the planned shutdown, citing a need to streamline operations and eliminate redundancies. Critics of the decision, however, argue that closing the office will hinder progress in understanding and treating the long-term effects of COVID-19. Many long COVID sufferers face debilitating symptoms months after initial infection.
The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice played a vital role in funding research grants, developing clinical guidelines, and providing resources to healthcare providers. Its closure leaves a void in the national effort to address the ongoing challenges posed by long COVID. The impact of this decision on patients and researchers remains to be seen.
HHS Long COVID Office to Close Amid Reorganization
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning to close its Office of Long COVID Research and Practice. This decision comes as the Trump administration announces a broader reorganization effort within the department. The office was responsible for coordinating research and developing best practices for treating long COVID. The closure raises concerns about the future of long COVID research and support.