Trump administration to shutter HHS' long COVID office: report

"The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will be closing as part of the administration's reorganization coming this week," the email read, according to Politico. "We are proud of what we have accomplished together, advancing understanding, resources, and support for people living with Long COVID."

Fox News Digital reached out to HHS and Simon for more information, but they did not immediately respond.

The NIH reported in 2023 that 23 million people were affected by the illness, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated in 2023 that 6% of American adults suffered from long COVID, down from 7.5% in 2022.

"While our office is closing, we hope that the work we have been dedicated to will continue in some form," the email read.