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@PumpkinPincher on Twitter/"X" #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #CleanAir #DieMaskeBleibtAuf #noafdp
'You'll choke too' - an aerial embroidery landscape inspired by all the wildfires happening right now... I'm upset every time I smell smoke outside and somehow we have people starting them maliciously too! But we all breathe the same air so they'll choke too (1/2 - see thread for close-ups)
Mit dem Ende der Schutzmaßnahmen in der Pandemie hat sich dieser Status der „Vulnerablen“ gefestigt: Sie markieren nicht mehr den (Haupt-)Grund für öffentliche Gesundheit sondern ihren Grenzstein. Wenn es „nur“ sie trifft ist es Normalität, alles was eben zum Leben dazugehört
Stephen Nuñez@socio-steve.bsky.social · 2d agoNot a big fan of the "sick, elderly and/or disabled people don't count" discourse that appears to follow public health disasters these days.
My friend the climatologist worries that the heat is rising. My friend the epidemiologist worries that cases are rising. My friend the historian worries that fascism is rising. My friend the activist worries that we are not rising.
What will it take before medical experts start collaborating with aerosol experts in designing their research? Is it conceivable that air cleaners work well in preventing disease spread in pig farms but not in nursing homes?
No, The Chest Infection That You Have Right Now Is Nothing To Do With The Covid Infection You Had Six Weeks Ago That Didn’t Damage Your Immune System Or Anything Like That.
Seems inevitable H5N1 will reach every corner of the globe. Only question is how long until some kind of reassortment or set of mutations makes it adaptable to infect and transmit between humans. Feels like waiting for a single radioactive atom to decay. Only question is: What's its half-life?
Thijs Kuiken@thijskuiken.bsky.social · 4d ago2 August 2026: 62 confirmed detections of H5 bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) in wild birds in Australia 10 in Western Australia 42 in South Australia 2 in New South Wales 1 in Queensland 7 in Victoria www.agriculture.gov.au/campaigns/bi...
"One day, my son," the tiny Yamagata B virion intoned solemnly, his protoplasm wobbling as he gestured toward a sea of vulnerable humans, "all this will be yours." But that was not to be. One bright morning in 2022, the sun rose on an Earth without Yamagata B for the first time in centuries.
Ian M. Mackay, PhD (he/him) 🦠🤧🧬📑🦟🧀@mackayim.bsky.social · 5d agoDuring COVID-19, we smashed flu virologydownunder.com/during-covid...
As we recall the trauma caused by COVID in 2020, we should not forget COVID continues to harm. Many still suffer from Long COVID, people who mask are often harassed, and we haven’t scaled clean air infrastructure. If we truly acknowledge past harms, we should be working to create a better future.
“The biggest problem is that the conclusion doesn't match the data.” Allen said. “If you look strictly at the data, the conclusion is a small HEPA filter that's turned off doesn't work.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/can...
Can air purifiers prevent flu and COVID-19 in nursing homes? Only if they’re used properly
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Whether we officially categorize it as ‘pandemic’ or ‘hyperendemic’, the reality is that “during COVID” is now.
Since we're talking COVID: Masks work, ivermectin does not. Vaccines massively protect you and help against long-term stuff, but you need to keep up with boosters. You need to keep masking; COVID isn't over because WE DIDN'T STOP THE TRANSMISSIONS in 2020-2021. Also many are still at high risk
Hey all- I'll be doing my first semi-regular livestream this Saturday at 11 am LA, 2 pm NYC, 8 pm Berlin time on YouTube! This is gonna be a casual educational hangout on the topic of.... ignorance! Hurrah!
If everybody did this, even places where people can't mask effectively (restaurants, bars, etc.) would get safer for everyone because transmission would be lower overall. Audiences mask = performers are safer. Students mask = teachers are safer. We have fuckin' got to learn to help each other out.
Germany now starts to release (still preliminary) daily deaths by Federal State for period of the June heat wave I was curious about the Saarland, the worst hit region in western Europe during the heat wave Well, it looks as if a bomb hit it ... 1/
As someone who has studied strongmen throughout history, I can’t stress enough that we should not see authoritarians as infallible.
Your 'doom quote' for today: "I don't think we're yet evolved to the point where we're clever enough to handle as complex a situation as climate change. The inertia of humans is so huge that you can't really do anything meaningful." www.theguardian.com/science/2010...
James Lovelock: Humans are too stupid to prevent climate change
In his first in-depth interview since the theft of UEA emails, the scientist blames inertia and democracy for lack of action
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COVID prevention is collective action. Long COVID can only occur after a COVID infection, so preventing infection and reinfection matters. Cleaner indoor air, access to high-quality respirators, staying home when sick, and reliable testing help protect everyone. #PublicHealth #COVID19 #LongCOVID
Masken und Luftfilter schützen eure Gesundheit auch dann wenn ihr nicht mehr an die Pandemie glaubt
I am once again begging Hollywood to stop using the Greek alphabet for an Ancient World movie, if they can't afford to even throw a couple of quid at anyone with an inkling of the language. Unless they really think audiences are dying to see THS THDPSSSSPS
Studienergebnisse zeigen, dass die Zuordnung von Hitzetoten in DE oft unterschätzt wird. "Our analysis yielded an estimate of 9100 (95% CI: [7300; 10 700]) heat-related deaths in Germany for the summer of 2022, whereas ... the RKI estimated the number of heat-related deaths at 4500 [2100; 7000]."
Heat-Related Mortality in the Extreme Summer of 2022 (09.02.2024)
The increasing number of episodes of extreme heat represents one of the most significant health risks posed by climate change worldwide and in Germany (1, 2). The association between high outdoor temp...
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Fast jeder 10 Mensch in Deutschland ist schwerbehindert. Keiner von uns wird geschützt vor einer Infektion die potentiell tödlich ist,auf jeden Fall aber unsere Behinderungen verschlechtern kann. Die meisten Behinderung erworben,nicht angeboren. Schützt euch und andere,tragt Masken. #maskup
Heiko Kunert@heikokunert.bsky.social · 3w agoStatistisches Bundesamt - Fast jeder zehnte Mensch in Deutschland lebt mit einer schweren Behinderung www.deutschlandfunk.de/fast-jeder-z...
“Separate yourself from your profession. That’s what I do, that’s not what I am” – he was talking about acting, but it’s absolutely the same in any freelance job. This idea of being on 24/7 is exceedingly unhealthy.
“Opinion | It’s no surprise more workers and students are calling in sick Countries are witnessing record sick leave as Long COVID affects millions, leading to renewed discussions on workplace safety and workers’ rights.” ~ @teachrprecarity.bsky.social July 11, 2026 archive.ph/2026.07.11-1...
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Many infections result in lasting consequences, not just Covid. We believe public health shouldn't be guided by a "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger" mindset, but by reducing preventable infections. It would mean less acute illness, less chronic disease, and a healthier society overall.
A friend disclosed to me this week that a family member has Long Covid. It was heartbreaking to learn what the family has been through as a result. Keep yourselves safe. You STILL don’t want this. And you’re STILL at risk.
