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Kathleen 😷🐶📸 🌺

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Protect our planet! Inclusivity & equal rights for all! Science enthousiast. Vaccines, clean water & air. Never stopped 😷 Don't let history repeat itself. 🩵🐶 Be kind!!

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 26/09/2026
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
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New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Prior infection doesn’t guarantee protection from getting COVID again. Reinfections can happen, and every new infection is another opportunity to develop Long COVID. Reducing the number of times we’re infected still matters. #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #CovidIsNotOver #CleanAir
World Health Network graphic on a black background with white and bright pink text. Large headline reads: “More exposure doesn’t equal better protection.” Supporting text reads: “Getting COVID doesn’t protect you from getting it again. Repeated COVID infections create repeated opportunities for developing Long COVID.” The top includes “whn.global” and the World Health Network tagline, “Science for a safer, healthier world.”
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The top graph shows our county-level COVlD map using the CDC's Standard Benchmarks. The bottom map shows the downshifted levels under the CDC's new system. This really makes a difference for early warning in the middle categories. I've highlighted 5 areas.
Graphic of old vs new systems
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
This looks useful - a global database of indoor air quality policies: airclub.org/database
Global Indoor Air Quality
Policy Database

The Global Indoor Air Quality Policy Database is the first comprehensive repository of country-level indoor air quality policies, along with an assessment of each country's indoor air governance system. The database captures 253 IAQ policies across 53 countries.

We encourage policymakers, government agencies, researchers, and advocates to use this open-source database to advance healthy indoor air action in their own jurisdictions. We welcome and encourage input from the community on version 1 of this database as we expand coverage to include more countries with indoor air quality policies.

Developed by the Brown University Pandemic Center and Air Club, with support from the Montenegrin Institute for Advanced Innovation and Balvi.
53 Countries
253 Policies
6 Policy Domains
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Susan 🌻💙🌊🌎🌳🐄🐖🐑🐓 @susancr.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
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Julia M. Wright @juliamwright.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Great piece here, with info from @mark-ungrin.bsky.social and @drdavidkeegan.bsky.social .
ctvnews.ca
‘Outdated’ health policies surrounding Covid still pose a danger today, says U of C researcher
University of Calgary professor Mark Ungrin has dedicated years of research highlighting what he believes is of significant concern to all Canadians’ health.
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
COVlD outbreaks span 33 states/territories. Find your local levels at pmc19.com/map Stay safe with layered precautions (see Alt text).
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Soren Larsen (SEGL) @sorenlarsen.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Repeat COVID infections tied to higher odds of new health conditions "It’s well known that preexisting conditions can increase the risk of severe COVID. The new research suggests that the relationship between COVID and chronic illness may run in both directions."
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Repeat COVID infections tied to higher odds of new health conditions
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Viral infections are bad. Even common ones. Clean the air for FFS.
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Eric Topol @erictopol.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Self-directed antibodies are found in people with #LongCovid. A key source of these was identified, and these autoantibodies and cell origin are also seen in lupus. @cp-immunity.bsky.social www.cell.com/immunity/ful...
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
People ask me how I keep going with COVID safety… It’s easier than keeping going with infections. (I know. There is privilege in that statement, but if C19 safety was government and employer sponsored it would be easier for everybody.)
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Andrea Is Sick of Long Covid @andreastudiescovid.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
It's never a question of if there will be a next wave, it's only a question of when. Too many people refuse to take a brain damaging vascular disease seriously, when there aren't too many things that are more serious. 😷
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
"COVID-19 May Quietly Weaken Bones Long After Recovery" Researchers warn COVID-19 may have effects beyond the lungs, heart and immune system. A new review suggests infection may cause lasting bone damage, increasing the risk of weaker bones, fractures and impaired bone repair—even after recovery.
An image displays a medical news article headline paired with detailed anatomical illustrations regarding COVID-19.
Key Visual Elements
•	Header: Features the blue "Thailand Medical News" logo with a small red cross symbol.
•	Headline: Large, prominent red text reads "COVID-19 May Quietly Weaken Bones Long After Recovery."
•	Article Text: A brief excerpt outlines a scientific review warning that the virus can trigger long-lasting damage to the skeleton, increasing fracture risks even after recovery.
•	Anatomical Imagery:
o	A 3D rendering of a coronavirus particle stands next to a transparent view of a human hip joint and pelvic bone structure.
o	Two circular insets compare bone density. The left circle depicts healthy, dense bone matrix structure, while the right circle shows significantly thinned, porous bone matrix representing bone loss.
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CIDRAP @cidrap.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Severe COVID may awaken dormant viruses, leading to autoimmune disease, long COVID The viruses usually stay dormant but can revive in response to stress, hormonal imbalances, sleep deprivation, surgery, or serious illness. Read more: bit.ly/4hTER9f 📷: NIAID
Image of Epstein-Barr virions
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Chicago Clean Air Resilience Network @chicagocarn.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
We are raising $5,000 to support the launch of our clean air tool lending program, which offers low-cost lending of air purifiers and other specialty clean air equipment to nonprofit and mission-driven organizations, as well as FREE high-quality masks. Donate at tinyurl.com/AirOutChicago!
1: Clean Air Resilience Network logo on the top left with words to the right that say “Donate to help us build a lending library of air purifiers, speciality clean air equipment and free K95/N95 masks for Chicago” An image of Chicago skyline hazy with a blue overlay. Text reads “$760 Raised/ $5000 Goal” Status bar that shows 15%. On the bottom it says “tinyurl.com/airoutchicago”
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Dear Everyone That Doesn’t Do Anything To Prevent That Mild™️ Thing We Don’t Talk About, Your brain is not spare. You will need it. Do something today to protect it. Kind Regards Doc B
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Dick Zoutman @dickzoutman.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters to Prevent Winter Respiratory Infections in Care Homes
jamanetwork.com
High-Efficiency Particulate Air Filters to Prevent Winter Respiratory Infections in Care Homes
This randomized clinical trial investigates whether high-efficiency particulate air filters in communal rooms and private bedrooms reduce respiratory infection episodes in care home residents.
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Dr. Aaron Thierry @thierryaaron.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
"The big tipping point was 2002. In that yr, & every yr since, Canada’s managed forest has lost C to the atmosphere. That’s 22 straight yrs of annual CO2 emissions. This clearly isn’t a problem caused by a few freak yrs. It’s an every-yr crisis & the crisis is accelerating" -@bsaxifrage.bsky.social
source:


https://www.nationalobserver.com/2025/09/03/analysis/canada-wildfire-crisis-emissions
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#9 Dream @gayfabfourfan.bsky.social · 26/07/2026
The media rarely mentions that COVID infections are a risk factor for cardiovascular issues, cognitive, neurological, & psychological issues, more infections because of immune system damage, aggressive metastatic cancers, etc., etc., etc. Please wear a mask and protect yourself and others.
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🍁Mel🇨🇦 @melhathnofury.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
Here’s instructions on building your own Corsi-Rosenthal box.
DIY Air cleaner instructions.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
COVID-19 and diabetes share a complex link. The virus messes with blood sugar through direct pancreatic damage, insulin resistance, and systemic inflammation. It's a reminder of the long-term health impacts of the ongoing pandemic. Published: 27 June 2026
springermedizin.de
SARS-CoV-2 and diabetes: a post-pandemic reappraisal
The COVID-19 pandemic was a dynamic and often confusing period for clinical and biomedical research. As severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spread globally, knowledge accumulated rapidly through publications that were …
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Christophe Veltsos @drinfosec.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
If you live in coastal areas prone to hurricanes, review this👇as part of your annual preparations.
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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 02/06/2026
The world must prepare for a surge in weather extremes and heat waves as a potentially exceptional El Niño emerges, the United Nations’ World Meteorological Organization has warned.
politico.eu
UN warns El Niño to bring more heat and disasters in coming months
Climate pattern will “pour fuel on the fire of a warming world,” said Secretary-General António Guterres.
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🌻Theosoph🇺🇦 @theosoph.bsky.social · 30/05/2026
Please help save this dear pup. If you can adopt or foster (expenses covered) MSG @princesskim.bsky.social. Please repost. 🙏🏼🐾
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
"WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before COVID" "In short: A report warns the world is more vulnerable to pandemics and deadly disease outbreaks than it was before COVID, despite advances in vaccines and diagnostics."
abc.net.au
WHO-linked report warns world more at risk of pandemic now than before COVID
As health leaders face deadly outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus, a major report finds the world's response system remains dangerously underprepared.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
"54 Viruses Found In Building Dust: It Could Change How We Track Outbreaks" Researchers at The Ohio State University found indoor dust from building vacuum systems can detect dozens of viruses at once, including SARS-CoV-2, flu and norovirus, helping monitor outbreaks indoors.
studyfinds.com
54 Viruses Found In Building Dust: It Could Change How We Track Outbreaks
Ohio State researchers found that vacuumed indoor dust can detect 54 viruses at once, including flu and COVID-19, across schools and dorms.
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Danielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
I understand the concern about AI and I share it. But when used wisely, AI can make science more effective by helping us process vast amounts of data. Still, the fundamentals remain essential and can only come from real people: judgment, rigor & reproducibility. The #COVID data was done in 3D before
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CleanAirKits @cleanairkits.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
We really never have sales so this would be a great opportunity if you've been on the fence, or holding out! CleanAirKits.com
Shallow Depth of field close up of a Luggable CleanAirKits purifier focused on a fan guard sitting in a bedroom. Text Reads: "Memorial Week Sale" (Through May 25th) *Code: May2026 "10% Off"
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LET'S AIR @nousaerons.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
The current outbreak of Andes virus (#Hantavirus) has led many experts (and others) to discuss aerosols. But what exactly is an aerosol? Below is our explanatory sheet from our booklet on airborne diseases, available at letsair.org/mediation
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AirSpot 😷❤️ @airspotrob.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
“Avoiding COVID… but also missing people? Help map cleaner-air spaces, COVID-conscious meetups, and safer community spots so people can reconnect without giving up their health." Click on this link to find out more: airspothealth.com/a/blog/help-...
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Putrino Lab @putrinolab.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Great piece from @thesicktimes about our participation in some #LongCOVID and infection-associated chronic condition and illness education in Santa Barbara. Great coverage of some of the challenges of CME-accredited education as well as the need for thesicktimes.org/2026/03/30/c... 1/
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California clinicians gather for Long COVID forum. Recent guides offer direction. - The Sick Times
Clinicians and people with Long COVID gathered in Santa Barbara, California, in late March for a forum on advancing clinical care in infection-associated chronic conditions.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 15/03/2026
Set and forget. 👍🏼
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PacoOnPause @pacoonpause.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
A lot of you are risking your health because of a comforting lie..
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 09/03/2026
"Leading vaccinologist Helen Petousis-Harris says there's not enough awareness of the impact of COVID-19 on overall health." "What many people don't realise is that getting COVID repeatedly is not like building immunity, it's more like accumulating damage," she says. Source: archive.md/Qsv13
Screenshot of a news article from The Post titled “Repeatedly getting Covid doesn’t build immunity, ‘it’s more like accumulating damage’,” written by Melanie Earley of RNZ and dated March 10, 2026. Below the headline is a portrait of leading vaccinologist and associate professor Dr Helen Petousis-Harris, shown facing the camera against a dark background. The article discusses how repeated COVID-19 infections may cause cumulative harm rather than building lasting immunity.
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Tania J. Spencer @taniaspencer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
1/ "COVID is not 'just a cold'. Even mild or asymptomatic infections can cause lasting health effects, damaging blood vessels and organs, affecting the brain, and weakening the immune system - #COVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth @thewhn.bsky.social
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Breaking: The CDC reports SARS-CoV-2 levels *quadrupled* in Minnesota in the past week. Using harmonized wastewater estimates, we project 1 in 12 people in Minnesota are actively infectious. This is equivalent to a 59% chance of exposure in a room of 10 people....
Heat map using CDC data and PMC estimate of prevalence
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Tatiana Trifan #FBLC @tatianatrifan.bsky.social · 08/02/2026
It is about purity and cleanliness with these people, their mentality that health is moral value and that apparently healthy people like them could never harbour pathogens that could harm other people. They engage in moralism with a tinge of fascism. They take it personally when asked to mask.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
I’m super impressed. Not only masking, but spreading the message in such a positive way. Great job team.
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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 17/01/2026
'..highlights the urgent need for long-term immune monitoring after SARS-CoV-2 exposure. Persistent T-cell reductions, particularly in CD4+ and CD8+ T cells, raise concerns about *chronic immune dysfunction even in nonhospitalized individuals*'. *my emphasis. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
sciencedirect.com
Persistent attenuation of lymphocyte subsets after mass SARS-CoV-2 infection
Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…
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Martin Grimshaw Has Long Covid @thrivingplanet.bsky.social · 09/01/2026
@thewhn.bsky.social urge @who.int to recommend proper FFP2/3 (N95/99) face masks: 'There's no justification for using ('baggy blue') surgical masks ubiquitous in hospitals & clinics globally, given their inadequate protection against airborne pathogens'. #Covid www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
theguardian.com
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO advised
Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid
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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
The highest rate on record. It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward. abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...
abcnews.go.com
Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows
Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, updated data from the CDC shows.
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Kathleen 😷🐶📸 🌺 @belgiumusa.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
Spotted this lovely Barred Owl on our hike today. #owl #MN #wildlife #winter #photography #fuji
A white and tan owl sitting very high up on a tree branch.
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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 02/01/2026
In 2026 there will be more mass media articles and commentators ridiculing people taking precautions to avoid SARS-CoV-2 infection while simultaneously hundreds of pieces of research will be published further demonstrating the long-term harms of infection. Ignore the ridicule.
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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
I'm old enough to remember when smoking around others was socially acceptable, in restaurants, bars, workplaces etc. Secondhand smoke was everywhere. We changed norms once we accepted that shared air = shared risk. Airborne viruses are no different
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Kathleen 😷🐶📸 🌺 @belgiumusa.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Happy New Year!! Best wishes for good health and happiness!!
A male cardinal sitting on a tree branch while it's snowing.
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Tania J. Spencer @taniaspencer.bsky.social · 31/12/2025
" #COVID is still bad for you. Covid is bad for kids. It’s a disease that has both short term and long term effects on the health of both adults and children": Courtesy of @dupuisj.bsky.social 🙏 open.substack.com/pub/johndupu...
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Holiday Bonus: 121 Reasons why people of all ages should avoid getting Covid
Bonus Must read articles! Musical Interlude!
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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
🚨Flu is surging across the US! “The CDC estimates there have been at least 7.5 million illnesses, 81K hospitalizations and 3,100 deaths from flu so far this season. 5 more pediatric deaths were reported this week, bringing the total to eight this season.”⚠️😷
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Jessica Wildfire @jessicawildfire.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
People are getting so sick with flu that they're not even calling in, just completely passing out for entire days and missing work. This is why you mask, and it's why you don't make fun of people who mask.
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Black Mixed with Black @raygonomics.bsky.social · 21/12/2025
#BreastCancer
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Kathleen 😷🐶📸 🌺 @belgiumusa.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Cute black squirrel poking its head out of a tree. #MN #wildlife #photography #Fujicamera
A black squirrel poking its head out of a tree trunk.
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