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Coronavirus forces Md., Va., advocacy groups to adjust services

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Advocacy groups in Maryland and Virginia say the coronavirus can prove especially hard on vulnerable LGBTQ people, and they have adjusted their services to better serve them during the pandemic. “LGBTQ people continue to experience discrimination, unwelcoming attitudes, and lack of understanding from providers and staff in many health care settings,” said Equality Virginia Executive Director Vee Lamneck in a statement. “And as a result, many are reluctant to seek medical care except in

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