CDC: 1.5 million Americans missed work because of sickness in December; sick calls at record high
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 1.5 million Americans missed work because of sickness in December.
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Jan 31, 2023, 12:56 PM
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says about 1.5 million Americans missed work because of sickness in December.
The agency says more than a million people have called out sick each month, for the past three years.
It says long-COVID is a big factor, with about 7% of Americans suffering from it, which can affect productivity and the ability to work.
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