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Ivan l'Africain

@alterivan1.bsky.social
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Linguistics. Design. 🌱Ⓥ 🇷🇪 Interested in #Decolonize #LongCovid #MECFS He/him

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Gabrielle A. Perry, MPH @geauxgabrielle.blacksky.app · 27/12/2025
Jon Stewart has some absolute fucking NERVE to be making fun of Long COVID survivors and people still masking on his piece of shit podcast when he’s seen UP CLOSE the government deny healthcare and resources for 9/11 survivors who breathed in toxic air and are suffering decades later. What a psycho
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Philip Palermo @palermo.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
Disappointed to see Jon Stewart & co joke about masking in public. I do it for my medically fragile daughter (Batten Disease). People not masking properly led to her getting pneumonia, which led to her being on life support, which led to me getting price quotes on her cremation just in case.
A screenshot of an episode of The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart with captions that read:

Tim Miller: Well, it's a progressive outlet, so there are a couple of people wearing masks.

Jon Stewart: Oh, there's always two. And you always say, "Oh, are you sick?" 

And they go, "Uh, I don't want to talk about it."
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
OMG nevermind I just saw your post above, this is beautiful LMAO
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
So you can use the device sold as "vet version" as if it was the device sold for humans? Is that correct? hahaha 😆
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Finn Callaghan Art @finncallaghanart.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
Raffle closes at midnight tonight Despite all your kind shares/tweets/posts/texts there’s only 6 entrants so your odds of winning are good! Donate €10 to one of the Gaza accounts in the thread below & dm/email me a pic of your donation to enter Good luck! #SpeirGorm #SpéirGhorm #Palestine #Gaza
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safehourberlin.bsky.social @safehourberlin.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Our first COVID Safe swing dance class tonight was a blast. We will do it again soon! #teamvorsicht #maskup #inpersonjoy
People wearing masks and dancing. Shot through a window with reflection.
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Monica Verduzco-Gutierrez @mvgutierrezmd.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Cool to see Will Toledo (of Car Seat Headrest) wearing a mask to perform at Austin City Limits. I found out he had Long Covid that stopped their touring in 2022. Glad to see them back! www.seattletimes.com/entertainmen...
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
@mommunism.bsky.social hi Molly I'm really sorry for the public post, I know you are already overwhelmed with requests but if you have 5 minutes to check the DM I sent you and share the small campaign my friend is running for our Palestinian friends, I would be so grateful 💙😭
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025
I am not tired of helping Palestinians 💙🫂 I try to share as much as I can with my friends so they can also share in their circle, we will not stop helping you.
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Holly Chessman @hollychessman.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
This is the schedule for next week’s #LongCovidAwareness presentations. It looks great. Also, the dysautonomia doctor speaking on Friday is my doctor! 👏👏👏 #longcovid #mecfs #chronicillness
This flyer lists off the events for next week’s Long Covid Awareness program. There is a QR code on the program in the bottom right corner.

The text reads:

MONDAY MARCH 10 - SATURDAY MARCH 15, 2025

Join us every day from 3-4pm to hear from researchers & providers:

Monday March 10: Discover MGH's work on brain biomarkers &
'BIDMC's breathing wellness program

Tuesday March 11: Find out about BWH Stellate Ganglion Nerve Blocks & BIDMC RECOVER Overview, with Ellen Alden from Stress Less Studios

Wednesday March 12: Learn about BIDMC physical & occupational therapists, and BMC Long Covid respiratory training program

Thursday March 13: Hear about BIDMC CLEO Study & BWH|SLP speech-
cognitive therapy program

Friday March 14: Connect with researchers from BWH Recover Autonomic and MGH's Long COVID Clinical trial

Saturday March 15, 10am-12pm: gathering for connection - in-person & virtual options (see separate flyer for details)

Zoom: COVID Recovery Center Zoom Link

*All sessions will be recorded and shared after!

Daily reminders will be sent by email with the Zoom link!
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
I expected the worse but I'm glad it wasn't what I expected haha, thanks for sharing.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 15/02/2025
@mommunism.bsky.social hey Molly can I dm you regarding sharing 🇵🇸 something please 🙏🏾
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
I found this interesting Esther, not sure if you saw it lol...
Screenshot of 3 tweets.

Original tweet shows @SmartAirFIlters posting a picture of two workers installing air filtration system at one of the BBC offices. The tweet says "Smart Air Purifiers at BBC."

Another user quote tweeted it and said "Everyone gets clean air but your kids at school (eye rolling emoji)".

Another user replied below "So, does that mean that BBCWorld now admits to covid being airborne?"
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c0nc0rdance @c0nc0rdance.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Use what you have on hand: KN95 and N95 are both proven to filter larger particles (PM2.5) in smoke, helping to protect your lungs.
healthline.com
Will Your COVID-19 Mask Protect You from Wildfire Smoke?
As the wildfires rage on, people in the West now have to protect themselves not only from the novel coronavirus, but from wildfire smoke as well. Health experts say an N95 mask is your best bet for pr...
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Jeff Yau 姚明穎 @jeffmyau.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Many of you already know about my battle with an autoimmune disease that started shortly after I got COVID in 2022. Here's a summary from a science/health blog aimed at battling disinformation. 🧪😷🧠 Separate from my story, there is a lot of other useful health content! www.youcanknowthings.com
youcanknowthings.com
You Can Know Things
A blog about science in a world of untrue facts.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Hey DanaCatCat, if the FloMask is an emergency (you don't need to explain/justify here), I think mask blocs in your area, or closest to you might be helpful.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Nice looking respi Clayton, which model is it?
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
LOL, we find joy where we can. I didn't think my interests would be better looking respis but here we are.
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Brooke @brooklynmarie.bsky.social · 07/01/2025
Pro tip from someone who used to cover fires all the time: N95s and KN95s (and other masks) will protect against the particulate matter that will otherwise potentially get into your throat, lungs, and bloodstream and make you feel like total shit.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
This is my tweet replying to a friend who noticed your account getting hacked/stolen: x.com/AlterIvan1/s...
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
Hi Dr Winterhorn, someone hacked your Twitter/X account and it's insulting and trolling a lot of people using your account I tried to warn some people about it but it would be cool if you delete your account if you don't use Twitter anymore.
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Adrienne Asher @asheradrienne.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
Rheumatoid arthritis and bone pain / loss in #LongCovid
lerner.ccf.org
New research unravels connection between rheumatoid arthritis, long COVID and bone pain to bone loss
Long COVID causes bone pain and bone loss in 25% of cases by triggering inflammation and immune responses, especially in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.
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ArianaExtraaGrande @arianaextraagrande.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
NEW - Research unravels connection between rheumatoid arthritis, long COVID, and bone pain to bone loss
lerner.ccf.org
News | Lerner Research Institute
Read the latest advances from Lerner scientists, including new findings, grant awards innovations and collaborations.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 30/12/2024
"oops we didn't mean to" Too late tho...
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Don't hold your breath, I never bother looking at these reha articles. Too many fellow patients became severely bed bound because of that.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
I am sharing your post I hope more people will see it so you can get some support, sorry that you're in this situation.
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Kneel Downe @kneeldowne.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
Is anyone going to help me? Multiple Sclerosis and Long Covid have robbed me of four years. I'm slowly getting back to where I need to be but I really do need help. paypal.me/KneelDowne Please please please help if you can...
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Pay Kneel Downe using PayPal.Me
Go to paypal.me/KneelDowne and type in the amount. Since it’s PayPal, it's easy and secure. Don’t have a PayPal account? No worries.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 29/12/2024
One of my friends who refuses to wear a N95/FFP2: "If I get Long Covid then I'll just go to the doctor... jeez!" The doctor:
Screenshot of a doctor commenting on Reddit.

First comment on /r/Medicine, thread called "I used to like masks. Now I hate them."

Comment by the doctor: 

"The rules need to be changed because the virus has changed. Makes me feel like the rules are outdated. Because they are. A study just came out as well stating natural immunity is as good or better than vaccines for preventing severe disease (which is a rarity nowadays). And we all know vaccines don’t prevent transmission. These might be uncomfortable truths for you, but as the times change the recommendations and science change."

2. Same doctor posts on /r/Conservative, commented on a Breitbart article.

Comment by that doctor is: "I mean, people are claiming any health problems they have after they had COVID are long COVID. So…"
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Esther @elhopkins.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
Immunity debt is mentioned regularly by the press but it’s a completely unproven scientific theory. It wasn’t even conceived until after 2020 and yet it’s often on the news like science fact. healthydebate.ca/2023/01/topi...
healthydebate.ca
Debunking the myth of immunity debt - Healthy Debate
Immunity debt is an attractive concept. But there is little evidence that it's causing the resurgence in pediatric respiratory infections.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
I had no idea about this Xmas version 😭 I'm definitely gonna look at their page more often. The color IRL looks high quality on your photo 🔥, Zimi is starting to become one of my favorite brands lately.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
What did we do to deserve that, Justin?
Rick & Morty screenshot showing Snuffles wearing a robot suit. (context: this famous scene is basically Snuffles inquiring Summer about his testicles)
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
My procrastination is so powerful that it took me seeing 8 buttholes on my feed to finally change my Bsky moderation settings (took me 3 clicks, pretty good UX btw).
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
That's a great point!
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United Farm Workers @ufw.bsky.social · 22/12/2024
Farm workers in solidarity with Amazon workers. Los campesinos en solidaridad con los trabajadores de Amazon. #SolidaritySeason
A farm worker holding a sign in a snowy field saying Solidarity with Amazon workers
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Merry Xmas to you! 💙
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Wait what, did you customize your own Rackmask/Zimi or was this available online? IT'S SO COOOOL
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
In France they are reworking the requirements, I think I have read the same in other countries. Denial is expensive.
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Royal Free 1955 @rfh1955.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
At no point in this is #longcovid mentioned.
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Ivan l'Africain @alterivan1.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Hopefully your relatives learn and adjust their behavior before it's too late...
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Mayor of clown town @mikeydei.bsky.social · 25/12/2024
Another year being a covid conscious person and having to listen to the people around you at Christmas about how covid is over and doesn't mean anything while simultaneously complaining about their health declining and how they're always sick these last few years
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Max Newland @maxnewland.com · 22/12/2024
In case you see me in public and you're wondering why I'm still wearing an N95...
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