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The Biden administration released guidance on long COVID, recognizing it as a potential disability under federal law. This coincided with the 31st anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additionally, President Biden and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadimi announced the end of the US combat mission in Iraq by the end of 2021, transitioning to an advisory role. Currently, 2500 US troops are in Iraq, but it's unclear how many are combat troops. Newsy provides opinion-free headlines and global stories.

What significant event coincided with the release of the new guidance on long COVID?

• The anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

• The end of the US combat mission in Iraq

• The signing of the Civil Rights Act

• The inauguration of President Biden

What is the main focus of the US role in Iraq after the end of the combat mission?

• Building infrastructure

• Advising and training Iraqi forces

• Providing humanitarian aid

• Engaging in combat operations

By when did the US and Iraq agree to shift the US combat mission to an advisory role?

• By the end of 2022

• By mid-2021

• By the start of 2023

• By the end of 2021

How many US troops are currently in Iraq?

• About 1500

• About 2500

• About 4500

• About 3500

What is unclear about the current US troops in Iraq?

• Their exact number

• Their mission objectives

• How many are combat troops

• Their deployment duration