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Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic comparable to humanimmunodeficiency virus (HIV) in many ways. It is an infection with no known vaccine or cure, no licensed treatments early in the pandemic, presents with diverse functional problems that are amplified by other health conditions and aging, and disproportionately affects key and vulnerable populations. COVID-19 is increasing the burden of disease and disability and will continue to do so. Rehabilitation has played and will continue to play a vital role in case management.
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