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COVID-19 heroes must jump through hoops for workers' comp

by Associated Press
| July 13, 2020 12:03 AM

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lauded for their service and hailed as everyday heroes, essential workers who get the coronavirus on the job have no guarantee in most states they'll qualify for workers' compensation to cover lost wages and medical care.

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