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dickzoutman.bsky.social Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · Sep 17
VERY important paper!
This study detected SARS-CoV-2 in the air of common areas of 4 big US airports. SARS-CoV-2 detected in 98% of samples through the year. Influenza A was found during flu season.
That’s why you want to wear an N95 respirator in an airport! And all indoor public spaces all year!
Multimodal genomic surveillance for respiratory pathogens at four U.S. international airports: A comparison of air, wastewater, clinical, and national surveillance data
Early detection of outbreaks and emerging pathogens is critical for public health and global biosecurity. Airports, as major international travel hubs with dense, enclosed populations, are high-risk s...
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September 17, 2026 at 11:06 PM
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Free N95 respirators for all. #FreeN95sForAll
luckytran.com Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Sep 28
We need a permanent free N95 mask program. N95s protect against multiple health threats including COVID and bad air quality. Every person should be able to have N95 masks sent to their house free of charge, or be able to pick up free N95s from a local community center.
September 28, 2023 at 8:59 PM
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In the absence of a functioning public health program for mitigating the dangers of poisoned air, we have to rely on one another, as usual.
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July 16, 2026 at 5:39 PM
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March 28, 2026 at 3:28 PM
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drjenirwin.bsky.social Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · Mar 11
Bottom line from the last 6 years of COVID research : If you’ve got blood vessels, you’d be wise to avoid additional infections.

Now is a great time to normalize wearing a respirator. Might feel awkward at first, but every person who does makes it easier for others to follow. Be a leader. 😷
March 12, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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Well-fitting respirators worn in public spaces can prevent transmission of the flu AND of the more dangerous COVID-19!
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January 6, 2026 at 12:10 AM
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walaal.blacksky.app Read More bell hooks @walaal.blacksky.app · Dec 24
76% deadlier than influenza!!!

pls continue to mask or if u stopped, it is always the right time to start masking again.

kn95 / n95 / ffp2 / ffp3 and other high quality mask.

masking is caring for urself and ur community!
togetherwemask.bsky.social MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · Dec 24
COVID is 76% deadlier than influenza! A population-based study in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases revealed that the mortality rate is 12.5-fold higher for patients with COVID vs. patients with flu, despite availability of both immunizations. @CIDRAP.bsky.social reports.
December 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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meghanlands.bsky.social Meghan Lands @meghanlands.bsky.social · Dec 7
Readable breakdown of a new study re: the immune system post covid infection. TLDR: Infections yield damage to our immune systems that can't be restored to pre-infection levels. It's a great reason to plan for reducing covid spread this holiday season!
johnsnowproject.bsky.social The John Snow Project @johnsnowproject.bsky.social · Dec 7
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
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December 8, 2025 at 12:12 AM
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thewhn.bsky.social World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Dec 1
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world. Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
December 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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rollingstone.com Rolling Stone @rollingstone.com · Oct 16
Long Covid Is Real — And It’s Changing an Entire Generation

Hundreds of thousands of kids in America are struggling with an illness that many doctors and schools refuse to recognize.e

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October 16, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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October 15, 2025 at 2:41 AM
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When Biden & Dems embraced a vaccine-only strategy & abandoned all other layers of community protection, it gave more leverage to the fascist GOP to accelerate #COVID19 transmission.
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September 12, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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thesicktimes.org The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org · Aug 5
After a slow start, the U.S.’s summer COVID-19 wave is now clearly taking off, with cases increasing nationwide according to all metrics.

Read this week's full COVID-19 trends report from @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social: bit.ly/4lj3sCC
A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: After a slow start, the U.S.’s summer COVID-19 wave is now clearly taking off, with cases increasing nationwide according to all metrics. While the South and West Coast continue to report the highest disease levels, increases are happening across the country. Wastewater data from the CDC, WastewaterSCAN, and Biobot Analytics report SARS-CoV-2 levels going up in all regions. The CDC reported a jump of 35% in its national wastewater viral activity level between July 19 and July 26, the biggest change in this metric since last winter (though note, these are preliminary data). Showing a similar national trend, the CDC’s disease forecasting center estimates that COVID-19 cases are “growing or likely growing” in 40 states as of July 29. Cases are not declining in any states, per the center. And it’s important to remember that, since the most recent available data are from late July, disease levels are likely higher now. Some commentators continue to note that this summer’s COVID-19 levels are lower than last year’s. But it’s difficult to predict what will happen over the next few weeks, especially as surveillance for variants continues to be minimal." A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: After a slow start, the U.S.’s summer COVID-19 wave is now clearly taking off, with cases increasing nationwide according to all metrics. While the South and West Coast continue to report the highest disease levels, increases are happening across the country. Wastewater data from the CDC, WastewaterSCAN, and Biobot Analytics report SARS-CoV-2 levels going up in all regions. The CDC reported a jump of 35% in its national wastewater viral activity level between July 19 and July 26, the biggest change in this metric since last winter (though note, these are preliminary data). Showing a similar national trend, the CDC’s disease forecasting center estimates that COVID-19 cases are “growing or likely growing” in 40 states as of July 29. Cases are not declining in any states, per the center. And it’s important to remember that, since the most recent available data are from late July, disease levels are likely higher now. Some commentators continue to note that this summer’s COVID-19 levels are lower than last year’s. But it’s difficult to predict what will happen over the next few weeks, especially as surveillance for variants continues to be minimal." A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. Map of the U.S. by state, with states color-coded according to their recent COVID-19 trends. 28 states are colored in dark red for "growing" and 13 are in bright orange for "likely growing." 8 are in gray for "not changing" and two are in yellow for "not estimated." The map is titled, "COVID-19 trends by state, July 29." Data are sourced from the CDC's Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics.
August 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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gayfabfourfan.bsky.social #9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · Jul 30
Truly surprised but glad to see @usatoday.com covering this. The mainstream media rarely reports on the science of COVID. Is it because it’s not only COVID, but the flu, too?
Flu, COVID may 'wake up' dormant cancer cells, new study finds
The new mice study builds on previous studies that found COVID-19 doubled patients' risk of dying from cancer.
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July 30, 2025 at 11:31 PM
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thesicktimes.org The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org · Jan 14
The U.S.’s winter COVID-19 surge continues. Some data sources suggest that we may be close to the peak of this wave, but it will be another week or two before that pattern is clear. bit.ly/3WjEJV1
An orange background and a meter indicating moderate to high national wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The graphic reads: “THE SICK TIMES: This Week’s COVID-19 Trends Update. The U.S.’s winter COVID-19 surge continues. Some data sources suggest that we may be close to the peak of this wave, but it will be another week or two before that pattern is clear. Even if we continue to see a lower disease burden than usual for the winter, SARS-CoV-2 still causes an outsized risk of severe disease and disability compared to other common viruses. Measures that protect against COVID-19 also work for other health threats, as shown by the mask blocs and advocacy groups distributing high-quality masks in southern California this week. Not only are these groups helping people protect themselves from wildfire smoke and pollutants, they are also providing protection against the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases in evacuation shelters and public indoor spaces. Community care is the best way to push back against disaster.”
January 14, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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This is part of why the official Covid death toll continues to be *substantially* undercounted: Covid isn't being IDed as cause of death for strokes or heart attacks years after infection.
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October 9, 2024 at 6:02 PM
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"A new study from researchers at the Mayo Clinic suggests that being vaccinated against COVID-19 does little to prevent long COVID."
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Study puts understanding of long COVID and vaccination into question
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September 5, 2024 at 12:56 AM
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luckytran.com Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jul 4
New study by Linsey Marr:

“We aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 & pulled it through masks. After 1hr we were able to recover infectious virus from fabric masks but not an N95 or surgical mask. When we pressed artificial skin against the masks we found viral RNA but no infectious virus on the skin.” #MasksWork
Stability of Aerosolized SARS-CoV-2 on Masks and Transfer to Skin
The potential for masks to act as fomites in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 has been suggested but not demonstrated experimentally or observationally. In this study, we aerosolized a suspension of SAR...
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July 4, 2024 at 2:28 PM
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Necessary but insufficient to comply with proper protocol to take multiple rapid tests upon any potential exposure.
We need
- more access to PCR testing
- updated tests for newer variants
- better access to vaccines
- #KeepMasksInHealthcare
- #FreeN95sForAll
- #IndoorAirRegulations
- #MedicareForAll
washingtonpost.com The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Sep 20
The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it is reviving a program to mail free rapid coronavirus tests to Americans.

Starting Sept. 25, people can request four free tests per household through covidtests.gov.
Federal government to start providing free coronavirus tests once again
Americans can again order four free tests through covidtests.gov starting Sept. 25.
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September 20, 2023 at 10:05 PM