MaskTogetherAmerica
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😷 + 💉+ 🔄 +🧴 Multi-layer prevention, not infection! We 🩵 mask & clean air protection. Public Health Education Platform since 2020. MaskTogetherAmerica.org Toolkits: bit.ly/Fight4HealthJustice bit.ly/StopMaskBans instagram.com/masktogetheramerica/
“We’ve never stopped requiring masks (though we’ve taken hits for that). We’re a small, owner-operated used and new bookstore in Western Massachusetts.”—Hillary Hoffman, owner, Federal Street Books, int by @msjulieslam.bsky.social 📚😷 www.instagram.com/p/DbjIn0gxLFp/ www.facebook.com/share/p/1HcU...
“This book reminds me of how crucial it is to remember the cost of lives while fighting for our future.” @msjulieslam.bsky.social invites you to read her review of “The Day I Almost Didn’t Come Back” by Marc W. Redding. www.instagram.com/p/Dbdoh2URrzs/ www.facebook.com/share/p/1JoE...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "Marc W. Redding wrote a memoir about his life, starting from the days before he was hooked onto a ventilator in 2020. He asked me (Julie Lam) to post the NOW ON SA...
70 likes, 4 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 31, 2026: "Marc W. Redding wrote a memoir about his life, starting from the days before he was hooked onto a ventilator in 2020. He asked me (Julie...
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Latest CDC data shows COVID growing in 37 states. Test positivity & ER visits are up nationwide. 😷 Wear well-fitted, high-filtration masks (N95/KN95) 🌳 Gather outdoors 💨 Add HEPA filters, CR boxes Guide: MaskTogetherAmerica.org Source: www.cdc.gov/respiratory-... #MaskTogetherAmerica
![Current U.S. COVID Epidemic Trend (Source: CDC)
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CDC data from late July 2026 shows COVID-19 transmission is growing or likely growing in 37 states, with increased test positivity and emergency room visits nationwide.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gioridukdc4udijly543nbob/bafkreibqbztkzq2d3gct6rquxxndtbqx6n7bq4aytva2oclfqufmhr37wq)
Our @msjulieslam.bsky.social attended IgAN Foundation SPARK 2026 where #IgAN community connects, shares knowledge, and learns together. IgA nephropathy is a chronic autoimmune disease that a respiratory infection can trigger onset & relapse of kidney damage. 🧵 www.instagram.com/p/DbT4tAVkaW...
Finding peace in the sparkle. ✨ 💎 @msjulieslam.bsky.social shares her recent visit of the U.K. taking precautions to protect her health and others’. #MaskTogetherAmerica www.instagram.com/reel/DbLxRy3... www.facebook.com/share/v/19NR...
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“I mask for my health and my community!”—Jami posed for the documentary project @msjulieslam.bsky.social initiated for #MaskTogetherAmerica. Let’s raise awareness together. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ www.facebook.com/share/p/1D93... www.instagram.com/p/DbItlIlx_0... @michael-hoerger.bsky.social @nancyinmke.bsky.social
Join LC Defense Series IV, Sep 2, 3:40pm – 6:40pm ET | 5 Q&A(s): 3:45pm Robert DeRosa @robertderosa.bsky.social 4:20pm Laura Pensiero 4:55pm Dr. @michaelpelusomd.bsky.social 5:30pm Dr. @putrinolab.bsky.social 6:00pm Dr. @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social Register: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/lc-defe...
🚨Chicago! #MaskUp for #WildfireSmoke + sickness prevention. “I mask to protect my health and keep each other safe!”—Courtney. 📸 @msjulieslam.bsky.social met Courtney at a mask required party organized by orgs: the Artistic Alphabet Mafia and @parallelplaychi.bsky.social Chicago.
“Happy Disability Pride Month to All including those with invisible disabilities! Thank you Marvel for featuring heroes with disabilities.” @msjulieslam.bsky.social supports the disability community in fighting for inclusion and independent living. www.instagram.com/p/Da6JLSdxPn... #DisabilityPride
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“Happy Disability Pride Month to All, including those with invisible disabilities! Thank you @marvelcomics for featuring heroes with disabilities standing united aga...
14 likes, 5 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 17, 2026: "“Happy Disability Pride Month to All, including those with invisible disabilities! Thank you @marvelcomics for featuring heroes with disab...
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We interviewed Filmmakers Denise Greene and Emir Lewis to promote prevention because a well-fitted mask protects you from respiratory infections and harmful pollutants including #WildfireSmoke. 📸: @msjulieslam.bsky.social at a @positivedeviance.bsky.social event. www.instagram.com/p/Da3j8NORdu...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "🚨New York! #MaskUp! Protect your organs! “I mask for the people I love whether I know them or not.”Behind the KN95 is Denise Greene (@reelgreene), and her husband E...
94 likes, 11 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 16, 2026: "🚨New York! #MaskUp! Protect your organs! “I mask for the people I love whether I know them or not.”Behind the KN95 is Denise Greene (@re...
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🚨NYC, #MaskUp for #WildFireSmoke 💨 and sickness prevention! #MaskTogetherAmerica interviewed Nikki Thomas @nikkitnyc.bsky.social. “I wear masks as an investment in my long term health and quality of life.” www.instagram.com/p/Da093u7xby... Read Interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "🚨NYC, #MaskUp for #WildFireSmoke 💨 and sickness prevention! #MaskTogetherAmerica interviewed Nikki Thomas (@nikkitnyc). “I wear masks as an investment in my long ter...
93 likes, 6 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 15, 2026: "🚨NYC, #MaskUp for #WildFireSmoke 💨 and sickness prevention! #MaskTogetherAmerica interviewed Nikki Thomas (@nikkitnyc). “I wear masks as a...
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“To me, masking is praxis: I care about and want to protect my community as well as myself.”–Aneita, a trainee clinical psychologist in London. See interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social. www.instagram.com/p/DayfH--xUG... www.facebook.com/share/p/14pq...
“Seeing how people get Long COVID and reading all the research, I don’t want to get COVID or spread it to others.” — Leila, interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social at a mask-required Breathe Easy London event. More: www.instagram.com/p/DaxNIDXtXW...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“I wear a mask to protect myself as a chronically ill person. I also learned in the last few years that masking is community care. Seeing how people get Long COVlD a...
160 likes, 0 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 14, 2026: "“I wear a mask to protect myself as a chronically ill person. I also learned in the last few years that masking is community care. Seeing...
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“There are many phenotypes of Long COVID... I am encouraged that people are still researching Long COVlD and I hope they will identify the biomarkers.”Odilon Couzin, MPH, interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social at a mask-required event by Breathe Easy London. www.instagram.com/p/DatNqN8R6-...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“There are many phenotypes of Long COVlD and no one is sure of the mechanism behind what is causing Long COVlD. I am encouraged that people are still researching Lon...
51 likes, 1 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 12, 2026: "“There are many phenotypes of Long COVlD and no one is sure of the mechanism behind what is causing Long COVlD. I am encouraged that peopl...
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After catching COVID in 2021, Josh developed #LongCOVID and Visual Snow Syndrome, a neurological disorder that turned his vision into a moving TV screen. Read how masking and lifestyle changes helped him reclaim his life, and the setback that followed. 👇 www.instagram.com/p/DaoLxRPR-R...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“My wife and I tried regular masks for a while and we just kept getting sick, so we moved to a mold remediation mask. People treat us like we are absolutely bonkers,...
69 likes, 1 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 10, 2026: "“My wife and I tried regular masks for a while and we just kept getting sick, so we moved to a mold remediation mask. People treat us like...
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My skin definitely has been so different after the one time I got covid 😞
MaskTogetherAmerica@togetherwemask.bsky.social · 4w agoSharing an annotation on how Long COVID manifests as persistent rashes, hair loss, vascular lesions, papules, and burning or itching skin, and its associated conditions like diabetes, lupus, clotting disorders show their first symptoms on the skin. www.instagram.com/p/Dal1lPuR7fQ/
Sharing an annotation on how Long COVID manifests as persistent rashes, hair loss, vascular lesions, papules, and burning or itching skin, and its associated conditions like diabetes, lupus, clotting disorders show their first symptoms on the skin. www.instagram.com/p/Dal1lPuR7fQ/
From @acr-journals.bsky.social Patients with systemic #autoimmune #RheumaticDiseases are more likely to exhibit prolonged #SARSCoV2 antigen positivity months after a #COVID19 infection compared with the general population. @mgbresearch.bsky.social @msjulieslam.bsky.social @jeffsparks.bsky.social
Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Persistence in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases may experience prolonged SARS-CoV-2 antigen persistence after COVID-19 infection.
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I am a patient rep coauthor of the NIH RECOVER study highlighted in this article. The findings suggest that patients with rheumatic diseases have higher risk of viral persistence. www.rheumatologyadvisor.com/news/covid-1...
Understanding SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Persistence in Systemic Autoimmune Rheumatic Diseases
Patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases may experience prolonged SARS-CoV-2 antigen persistence after COVID-19 infection.
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Rheumatology Advisor@rheumatologyadv.bsky.social · 4w agoFrom @acr-journals.bsky.social Patients with systemic #autoimmune #RheumaticDiseases are more likely to exhibit prolonged #SARSCoV2 antigen positivity months after a #COVID19 infection compared with the general population. @mgbresearch.bsky.social @msjulieslam.bsky.social @jeffsparks.bsky.social
“I’m COVID-cautious (although I like to think of myself as just being sensible about infectious disease in general) so you will be seeing masks on my page.” Skye Tin Chan, ambulatory wheelchair user, wears orthotics due to likely hEDS, ME, dysautonomia. 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DaiNY7mKA5...
Sharing an annotation on what Long COVID Nerve Damage can lead to. Even asymptomatic COVID-19 can trigger a constellation of pain conditions in LC patients. Protect your body. Avoid infections. #MaskTogetherAmerica www.instagram.com/p/DadnkcwxsNM/ www.facebook.com/share/p/1LAV...
“Having a safer shared air activation is part of a larger disability access practice.”—Molly Brennan is leading a recurring mask-required theatre workshop at the LAVA Center starting on 7/10/26. Join either remotely or in-person every 2nd Friday each month. www.instagram.com/p/DaawoO1kZM...
“I mask for collective care, liberation, and love.”— eZme, (MadMaskedMxma) raising a child born with 4p- (a rare disability), started a masked puppetry to raise awareness about disabilities in children, including aspiration risks and breathing suppression due to 4p-. www.instagram.com/p/DaX5XdDxtX8/
“Long COVID took almost everything from me: my health, career, independence, financial security, and the future I worked years for. I am now 90% housebound or bedbound.” Robert DeRosa, former international educator. Read interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DaTfgEgxpW...
MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "“Long COVlD took almost everything from me: my health, career, independence, financial security, and the future I worked years for. I am now 90% housebound or bedbou...
22 likes, 2 comments - masktogetheramerica on July 2, 2026: "“Long COVlD took almost everything from me: my health, career, independence, financial security, and the future I worked years for. I am no...
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“We all share the same air, so we should all care. Having a safe time AND a good time is possible.”—Drew Empire, NYC Hip-Hop Artist at a @positivedeviance.bsky.social mask-required event. www.facebook.com/share/p/1CBo... www.instagram.com/p/DaGwhpXRjsC/ Support us! @msjulieslam.bsky.social
“I wear my mask to keep other people safe.”Whitney posed for #MaskTogetherAmerica to raise awareness. Community masking keeps public spaces accessible for everyone. This is especially true for immunocompromised individuals, including those living with Long COVID or cancer. 🤍🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Before I left Facebook, I did a survey asking my (liberal) friends why they had stopped masking. The number one response, by far, was "My doctors don't mask. If COVID was a big deal, my doctors would be wearing masks."
David Keegan@drdavidkeegan.bsky.social · last mo.I hand out respirator/breatheteq masks to my patients to help them reduce their risk of getting COVID and Long COVID. Here's the letter I've put together about this for parents about children masking. @longcovidresource.bsky.social @longcovidadvoc.com @longcovidkids.bsky.social #longcovid
“Long COVID means to me a poorly understood, severely underdiagnosed, debilitating illness with little to no awareness, support or treatments.”—Dr. Elham Raker, a pediatrician and mom to a daughter with #LongCOVID. www.instagram.com/p/DaCKqDzRi70/ www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ece...
"... initial CNS infection triggers a local innate response w cytokine & chemokine release...subsequent peripheral infection w SARS-CoV-2 generates systemic cytokines that activate autoreactive Tcells, which migrate into CNS & mediate myelin destruction" www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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“I mask to keep myself and my communities safer! F*** COVID!”— Zack was interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica at @positivedeviance.bsky.social “All Vinyl, All Love” mask-required rooftop party. Everyone wears masks while having a great time! www.instagram.com/p/DZ83I3DRPB3/
