How to use the PMC interactive county-level COVlD map
Stanley Beck
@bluebeck.bsky.social
Botanist, worried about all the good things worth protecting. There’s a fight ahead; we need to be gentle with ourselves and each other so we can have the energy we’ll need. We also need more of us to be COVID safe. They’re coming for our health.
USA: "Yes, That ‘Summer Cold’ Really Might Be COVID (Again). What to Know About Bay Area Viral Levels." 🔸COVID-19 levels in Bay Area wastewater are rising again this summer, increasing 136% in July compared with June. Source: archive.md/uaXeC
Literally a week after Barnes was fired the hours of the CARE team were expanded from 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM - 1:00 AM. Firing Barnes got results fast! www.instagram.com/p/DboFnMosVVJ/
Erica C. Barnett@ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 6mo agoSeattle's crisis response team leader Amy Barden hasn't met with Police Chief Shon Barnes since Bruce Harrell appointed him in 2024, despite the fact that the two departments are supposed to work together to decide which 911 calls require cops and which require a social work/mental health response.
I think watching the Seattle Mayor’s policy agenda get passed through City Council is way more interesting and telling than watching the media circus about the Mayor’s weakness.
A blue Texas: Will Democrats finally catch their white whale this year? www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
A blue Texas: Will Democrats finally catch their white whale this year?
A blue Texas in 2026 is looking less and less like a pipe dream, after four consecutive polls released in the last week have shown Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico ahead of Texas Attorney…
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Todd Blanche promises national abortion ban as attorney general www.dailykos.com/stories/2026...
Todd Blanche promises national abortion ban as attorney general
Todd Blanche was always going to do whatever it takes to get confirmed—including threatening abortion.
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Australia has confirmed its first mass wildlife deaths from H5 bird flu after greater crested terns were found dead on Baudin Rocks, South Australia. Australia now has 74 confirmed cases: 54 in SA, 10 in WA, 7 in Victoria, 2 in NSW and 1 in Queensland.
Bird flu mass mortality points to 'significant losses' for wildlife
The first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast.
abc.net.au
Your brain uses about 20% of your body's energy. A study found people with Long COVID had lower energy in a key brain region, helping explain brain fog and fatigue. Creatine may help cells deliver ATP energy, but like any supplement, it's probably not the answer on its own.
Long COVID Study Finds Major Energy Deficits in the Brain - Health Rising
A long COVID study examining, for the first time, energy levels in the brain, found them to be depleted in a large region called the cingulate cortex.
healthrising.org
USA: Medicare is dropping two COVID-19 tracking rules for long-term care and 11 specialty cancer hospitals. The agency will stop collecting data on how many staff members are vaccinated, as well as tracking if patients and residents are up to date on their shots.
Cancer and Long-Term Care Hospitals Will Stop Reporting Staff COVID Vaccination Rates Under a Finalized Medicare Rule
CMS finalized removal of staff COVID vaccination reporting for 11 cancer hospitals and long-term care hospitals, beginning with the FY 2028 program year.
medicaldaily.com
Hey, the COVID is increasing. Please PLEASE wear a mask to protect all the children. This virus causes brain harm! At least put masks on when flying on a germ tube, you don’t want to inhale everybody’s exhaust. It’s not all just from faces ya know. Icky.
Denis - The COVID Info Guy@thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 2d agoUS Weekly COVID update: Aug 3, 2026 🔸1 in 209 Actively Infectious 🔸234,000 Daily Infections 🔸1,570,000 Infections In The Past Week 🔸90,000,000 Infections in 2026 🔸79,000 to 310,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases 🔸400 to 700 Weekly Excess Deaths Source: pmc19.com
Taiwan: COVID-19 hospital visits surge 74.8% 🔸Hospitals reported 18,990 visits for COVID-19 last week, a 74.8% increase from the previous week 🔸PQ.16.1.1 variant accounted for 85.7% of local samples analysed over the past 4 weeks and may possess extra immune-escape properties.
COVID-19 hospital visits surge 74.8% - Taipei Times
Hospitals reported 18,990 visits for COVID-19 last week, a 74.8 percent increase from the previous week, while 62 severe cases were reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, urgi...
taipeitimes.com
COVID persists in England albeit at very low levels, with cases, hospital activity and weekly deaths continuing. Indoor air remains the main transmission route. Ventilation, filtration, vaccination for vulnerable groups and Long COVID research should surely be essential public‑health priorities.
A study of 1,922 hospitalised Omicron patients in China tracked them for a median of 727 days. At final follow-up, 15.2% had Long COVID, and 6.3% had persistent Long COVID. The most common symptoms were muscle weakness, sleep difficulties, fatigue, cough, and dyspnea at rest. #LongCOVID
Frontiers | Longitudinal trajectories of long COVID among hospitalized patients with omicron infection in Changzhi, China
BackgroundUnderstanding the persistence of long COVID (LC) among discharged patients with Omicron infection remains limited.MethodsThe study used a retrospec...
frontiersin.org
www.sciencealert.com/scientists-d... did i post this already? i dont think so and it's very fucking exciting #longcovid #mecfs #chronicfatigue
In a First, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Linked to The Brain's Clearing System
Our understanding of the human brain is experiencing a watershed moment.
sciencealert.com
A Norwegian trial shows Paxlovid for acute COVID-19 significantly cuts long COVID risk at 3 months by ~40% (26% vs 43% placebo) The randomised study ran from May 2023 to June 2025, enrolling 144 participants total: 66 assigned to nirmatrelvir–ritonavir and 78 assigned to placebo. 16 July, 2026
Nirmatrelvir for acute COVID-19 to prevent long COVID (PANORAMIC Norway): a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial
Treatment with nirmatrelvir–ritonavir for acute COVID-19 was associated with a significant reduction in the risk of long COVID at 3 months’ follow-up. The limited sample size precludes firm conclusion...
thelancet.com
COVID-19 concentrations are rising across many Bay Area wastewater sites, signaling increased summer transmission even as hospital admissions remain very low.
COVID is rising again in the Bay Area. Here’s what’s different this time
COVID-19 concentrations are rising across many Bay Area wastewater sites, signaling increased summer transmission even as hospital admissions remain very low.
bit.ly
It is demoralizing that folks don’t have the basic info they need to protect themselves from Covid. Why are there no public health campaigns to share facts? I remember telling my Mom that you could have Covid and have no symptoms - she thought this was a good thing. #CovidIsAirborne
Guess what, y'all? #CovidIsNotOver is also linked to hair loss. 💉😷 (the latter of which I amazingly sometimes see in Hinesburg, Vermont) www.medpagetoday.com/endocrinolog...
New Study Links GLP-1s to Hair Loss
Absolute risk of alopecia was low, however
medpagetoday.com
Leading virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen dives into what the evidence actually shows about the origins of the Covid pandemic. Spoiler alert: It's not what Trump, RFK Jr. and Gabbard are telling you. Read: zeteo.com/p/tulsi-trum...
Tulsi, Trump, and the War on Fauci – Part 2: The 'Lab Leak' Obsession
Leading virologist Dr. Angela Rasmussen dives into what the evidence actually shows about the origins of the Covid pandemic. Spoiler alert: It's not what Trump, RFK Jr. and Gabbard are telling you.
zeteo.com
Covid cases are rising in California. Any Covid infection, however seemingly mild, carries years of health risks. Choose long term good health #N95 ffp2/3 #Ventilate #CleantheAir #Vaccinate #Covidisairborne #Covidisvascular consider the risks to those around you! www.latimes.com/california/s...
COVID-19 is on the upswing in California. How bad will it get this summer?
It wouldn't be surprising for a summer increase in COVID to begin now. Large numbers of people haven't fallen ill with COVID for quite a while.
latimes.com
Bees on palm blossoms, last week in Akumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. 🌱 #Plants #Flowers #FlowerReport #BloomScrolling #Bees #Insects
A study of 1,064 people found Long COVID was strongly linked to poorer working memory, especially in those with a clinical diagnosis. Memory also declined with age and repeated COVID-19 infections, with brain fog closely linked to worse cognitive performance. Published: 22 July 2026
Frontiers | Long COVID affects working memory: assessment using a single rapid online test
ObjectiveLong COVID, or post-COVID-19 syndrome, is characterized by persistent symptoms following SARS-CoV-2 infection, including cognitive impairments such ...
frontiersin.org
A 14-Year-Old Asked to Wear a Mask. His Parents Said No. Now He Has Long COVID. Source: www.reddit.com/r/ZeroCovidC...
USA: Epidemic trend summary: July 24, 2026 COVID-19 As of July 22, 2026: 🔹37 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing 🔹0 states have infections declining or likely declining 🔹11 states show no change Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
The (sick) kids aren’t alright: Observations from a teacher with Long COVID. "We must help students by addressing Long COVID and advocating for clean air in schools." #LongCOVID #CleanAir Source: archive.md/nTwV5
"Study uncovers molecular connections between COVID-19 and Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH)." COVID-19 can damage blood vessels in the lungs, causing inflammation. These changes resemble pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a serious disease affecting the arteries that supply the lungs.
Study uncovers molecular connections between COVID-19, PAH
Researchers have identified shared molecular connections between COVID-19 and PAH that may explain common disease features, a study reports.
pulmonaryhypertensionnews.com
World Health Organization Surveillance Dashboard Reporting Period: 13 July 2026 – 19 July 2026 Top 5 Highest SARS-CoV-2 Positivity Rates Worldwide 1. Egypt: 60.0% 2. Venezuela: 50.0% 3. Brunei: 50.0% 4. Singapore: 10.0% 5. Türkiye: 10.0% Source: app.powerbi.com/view?r=eyJrI...
