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People with disabilities are afraid they will be denied health care because of coronavirus

Posted on March 26, 2020

Originally published March 26, 2020 by USA Today
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A shopper with disabilities navigates an isle at Northgate González Market on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Santa Ana, California.
A shopper navigates an isle at Northgate González Market on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Santa Ana, California. In light of coronavirus concerns, the Northgate market chain opened the store one hour early for seniors 65-years and older and disabled. (Chris Carlson | AP)

Nearly 30 members of Congress have sent a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Attorney General William Barr, urging them to issue guidance to state agencies to protect people with disabilities from being discriminated against during the outbreak.

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