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Several American families with ties to the US embassy in Colombia (inset) contracted Havana Syndrome, The cases were revealed ahead of a scheduled visit by SOS Antony Blinken (pictured)
President Biden on Friday signed into law the Havana Act, a bill that would bolster support for US officials suffering from 'Havana Syndrome.'
The bill leaves it up to the heads of the C.I.A. and State Department to make their own determinations as to who is covered and how much compensation they receive.
The new law authorizes compensation for U.S. personnel and requires regular updates to Congress.
The White House released new guidelines surrounding Havana Syndrome to policy staff warning U.S. officials to immediately flee area and report if they experience symptoms.