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Covid is airborne, think about wearing a mask, don't be selfish

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Ventilation at @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social is super insufficient for the crowd this year. COVID and other pathogens are spreading. We need safer #IndoorAir. Take precautions. @msjulieslam.bsky.social at #NYCC #MaskTogetherAmerica
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 10/10/2026
New Scientist: COVID variant XFG is now dominant globally and better at evading antibodies. Immunity from vaccines and prior infections is still helping prevent widespread severe illness, but experts warn future variants remain a threat as declining global surveillance makes them harder to track.
A screenshot of an article headline from the New Scientist website, celebrating its 70 years anniversary logo.
The primary headline asks: "Does each new covid-19 variant pose a significant threat?" Below it, a subheadline reads: "Most covid-19 cases are caused by a particular type of variant, but do we need to worry every time a new one emerges?" The article is written by Jo Marchant and is dated 9 October 2026.
The lower half of the screenshot shows an illustration of multiple coronavirus particles with round red bodies covered in light blue spike proteins against a dark green, textured background. A small yellow warning icon caption below the image reads: "We've lived with covid-19 for more than half a decade, but it's still evolving." The image credit is attributed to Darryl Fonseka/Getty Images.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"Iran's health ministry urges masks as COVID-19 cases rise" 🔸COVID positivity has reached 17.4%, after increasing for 5 straight weeks—nearly double the 8.9% seen a year ago. 🔸The increase is being driven by the XFG Omicron subvariant.
 An image featuring an online news article header from INTELLINEWS, dated September 30, 2026.
Image Structure & Design
•	Header Logo: At the top center, a bright yellow rectangular banner contains a black triangular logo resembling layered geometric lines. Next to it, the text reads "INTELLINEWS" in bold capital letters, with a smaller tagline underneath: "20 Years Tracking Tomorrow's Transforming Markets".
•	Main Headline: Below the logo banner, a clear black headline reads: "Iran's health ministry urges masks as COVID-19 cases rise".
•	Central Visual: A large, detailed 3D digital illustration of a coronavirus particle sits against a dark grey background. The spherical virus structure is grey and covered with prominent, textured red spike proteins, interspersed with smaller orange and yellow surface proteins.
•	Footer Details: At the bottom left, there is a row of social media sharing icons (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Telegram, Flipboard, and a green share icon). Directly underneath, the author and date are listed in red and black text: "By bne IntelliNews September 30, 2026". The bottom right corner features small image caption text duplicating the headline and crediting bne IntelliNews.
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Adrian Littlejohn @yorksfella59.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
I visited our GP practice today, to see the appropriate specialist nurse (I have diabetes and CKD). I was listened sympathetically, prescribed new meds, and given advice and a follow-up appointment. So this is just a simple thank you to the ghost of Aneurin Bevan, and to our wonderful, unique #NHS!
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
🧵(1/3) NSW respiratory surveillance reports: 1 October 2026 Week ending 26 September 2026 🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.8% (+0.6%) 🔸Number of laboratories reporting COVID: 2 out of 4 🔹COVID: 602 (+1.0%) 🔹Influenza: 5,797 (+6.9%) 🔹RSV: 695 (-18.0%) Source: health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/c...
An image of the NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report for the week ending 26 September 2026, published by the NSW Government.
Document Structure & Design
•	Header: A dark blue banner at the top contains the report title, a website link (www.health.nsw.gov.au/coronavirus), and the red NSW Government waratah logo in the top right corner.
•	Key Status Box: A prominent, black-bordered box near the top states: "Influenza is at a high level of activity. COVID-19 is at a low level of activity. RSV is at a low level of activity."
•	Summary & Data Sections: Below the box, dark blue headings titled "Summary" and "Data sources and methods" introduce several paragraphs of black text.
•	Main Text Content: The text notes that influenza activity remains high and vaccination is strongly recommended, while COVID-19 and RSV remain low. It explains how NSW Health monitors respiratory viruses using surveillance data and notes that public registration of positive COVID-19 RATs ceased on 30 September 2023.
An image showing Table 1 from an NSW Health respiratory report for the week ending 26 September 2026.
Data Structure & Layout
•	Top Text Line: An interpretation line notes a 1% increase in COVID-19, a 6.9% increase in influenza, and an 18% decrease in RSV notifications.
•	Table Header: A dark blue header columns divide data into COVID, Influenza, and RSV. Each virus breaks down into "Week ending 26 September 2026" and "Year to Date".
•	Table Rows: Rows feature blue category bars: Gender, Age group (years), and Local Health District of residence. Alternating white and light blue data rows show case counts and percentages.
•	Total Summary Row: A dark blue row at the bottom shows weekly totals: 602 COVID cases, 5,797 Influenza cases, and 695 RSV cases, alongside their respective year-to-date cumulative counts (34,143, 82,413, and 55,612).
An image containing three stacked bar charts labelled Figure 6, showing weekly notifications of COVID-19, Influenza, and RSV in NSW from 1 March 2025 to 26 September 2026.
Chart Structure & Data Breakdown
•	COVID-19 (Top Chart): Shows weekly cases peaking over 4,000 in July 2025, followed by a steady decline. Throughout 2026, cases remain relatively low and stable, fluctuating around 1,000 notifications weekly.
•	Influenza (Middle Chart): Features a color-coded legend for virus subtypes (Influenza Type A, B, A&B, and untyped). It illustrates a prominent winter peak of roughly 8,000 cases in July 2025 and a slightly earlier, comparable peak approaching 8,000 cases in August/September 2026.
•	RSV (Bottom Chart): Tracks respiratory syncytial virus notifications. It details distinct seasonal waves peaking around 3,000 cases in June/July 2025 and climbing to a similar level near 3,000 cases in June/July 2026 before sharply declining into September.
An image featuring Figure 13 and Table 2 from an NSW Health report, focusing on COVID-19 sentinel laboratory data from 1 March 2025 to 27 September 2026.
Data Structure & Layout
•	Top Text Line: An interpretation states COVID-19 positivity increased to 2.8%, Influenza increased to 18.7%, and RSV decreased to 1.7%.
•	Figure 13 (Top Chart): A combined bar and line graph tracking the number of positive COVID tests (light blue bars) against the percent positive rate (dark grey line). The rate fluctuates between 2.2% and 7.3% across 2025–2026, ending at 2.8% in late September 2026.
•	Table 2 (Bottom Grid): A dark blue table breaking down metrics across four weeks ending in September 2026. Red circles highlight two key metrics for the week ending 27 September: a 2.8% positivity rate for SARS-CoV-2 and 2 reporting laboratories.
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Codfather #FBPE 🇫🇷🇪🇺 @codfather.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow" Brain scans found lower overall cerebral blood flow in people with Long COVID, especially in regions involved in attention, sensory processing and cognitive control. Lower blood flow was also linked to slower reaction times and concentration.
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COVID fatigue linked to reduced brain blood flow
Playing with your children or meeting a friend for coffee are everyday activities that many people move between without giving much thought to how much mental or physical energy they take.
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Johnnie Johnstone @johnniejohnstone.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I post this once a year, minimum, because it’s just the purest, the most authentically transcendent thing I’ve ever heard. It just soars. And it makes me weep with joy. ‘Hammond Song’ - The Roches youtu.be/EA-U5H4VoX8?...
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
WOW! 😮 🔥 I’m starting a YouTube channel to tell people what politicians are really doing to the NHS🚨. Not everyone has time to read long newsletters so I’m going to make videos to explain what’s going on. I’m hoping to find my first 1000 subscribers and we’re 2/3 of…
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VirusSucks.com @virussucks.com · 25/09/2026
COVID infections have deadly consequences for many millions of people. People are dying from cardiac and stroke outcomes that often creep up in a year or two after acute infections. www.nature.com/articles/s41... COVID-19 and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with pre-existing hypertension
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COVID-19 and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with pre-existing hypertension - Journal of Human Hypertension
Journal of Human Hypertension - COVID-19 and cardiovascular outcomes in patients with pre-existing hypertension
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Could you possibly help me out for 3 secs? I’ve just started on YouTube to share important info about the NHS+ I’m hoping to earn from the ads they put on videos but I need 1000 followers on there! Could you possibly click here+hit “subscribe”? Ju youtube.com/@jujuliagrac...
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Meanwhile Midwife Miller thinks she’s got COVID but went into work anyways around babies! Sick as a dog🦠spreading her disease" Source: www.tiktok.com/@midwifemill...
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
I’m starting on YouTube, to make longer videos to explain what politicians are doing to the NHS🚨 I’m trying to hit 1000 subscribers+you guys have already taken me to 499! Thank you so much! ☺️ Who will be my 500th? So grateful 🤩 www.youtube.com/@JujuliaGraceP
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Dan O'Hara @skeuomorphology.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The PCR positivity map is out and there's been another significant jump in positivity both in England and in Scotland. Testing is increasing but more slowly than needed: ~15k in England, 4K in Scotland. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/7
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the UK population. The govt can do so immediately by increasing income tax-free personal allowance by £3,000. All it needs to do is to end subsidies to commercial banks.
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This is how the Chancellor can increase the personal allowance and lift millions out of hardship
Sustained economic growth can’t be achieved without a major boost to the purchasing power of the bottom 50% of the population
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Scientists at the University of Nottingham Develop a New Gel That Starts Repairing Damaged Tooth Enamel in Just 2 WEEKS This could replace fillings and change dental treatment worldwide, with use expected around late 2026–2027.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
"Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus" The CDC raised its COVID wastewater benchmarks, so levels once considered “high” may now be labelled “moderate.” The agency says the change is intended to better reflect the current risk of COVID transmission.🤦‍♂️
  A screenshot of an article preview from NBC News featuring a United States map tracking "Covid viral levels."
The map color-codes states to show differing ranges of viral activity, using shades of orange (with Texas, California, Florida, and Washington showing deeper orange hues), light peach for lower levels, grey for unavailable data, and diagonal grey stripes over several states.
At the bottom, a dark grey text overlay reads: "Why the CDC edited a key Covid metric, and what it says about the state of the virus." Small grey attribution text below the main card indicates the source is from nbcnews.com.
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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Anyone who believes this bunch of con artists represents their interests is either a billionaire or seriously misinformed. leftfootforward.org/2026/09/outr...
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Outrage as Reform-run council votes to shut 10 nurseries
Members of the public shouted “you should be ashamed” as Reform councillors approved the plans
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Adrian Ramsay @adrianramsay.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
It is time to end Thatcher's failed 37-year privatisation experiment. It is time to bring water into public control.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
USA: "COVID hospitalizations are on the rise in NYC" COVID-19 hospitalisations are rising in New York City with over 500 admissions across 5 boroughs from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5—the highest weekly total since early October last year. The first week of September also recorded 12 COVID-related deaths.
A news article screenshot from the digital publication Gothamist details rising COVID-19 cases.
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•	Header: Features the Gothamist logo with the tagline "A non-profit newsroom, powered by WNYC."
•	Headline: The large, bold title reads: "COVID hospitalizations are on the rise in NYC. Here's how to protect yourself."
•	Main Photograph: A blurred, street-level photo shows a pedestrian with a backpack walking briskly past a pharmacy window. The window is filled with health products and features a prominent white sign with orange text reading: "PCR & RAPID COVID-19 TESTING".
•	Signage: Below the window, a large banner reads "PHARMACY / FARMACIA / AПTEKA", indicating multilingual services.
•	Metadata: The article is written By Caroline Lewis, published on September 14, 2026, with a photo credit to Spencer Platt/Getty Images, and shows a "52 comments" link.
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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
If you're sad that Refresh, the Covid safe connections app is closing down, I'm here to spread the news that you should join date-ability & select the Covid conscious option - despite the name, the app has a friendship option too! 💗 info.dateabilityapp.com
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Home - Dateability
Dateability is making love accessible as the go-to dating app for disabled and chronically ill people. Created by and for disabled/chronically ill people.
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Violet Blue® @violetblue.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I'm old enough to remember back between waves 5 and 6 -- September 2022 -- when President Joe Biden said: "The pandemic is over... If you notice, no one's wearing masks. Everybody seems to be in pretty good shape." www.npr.org/2022/09/19/1...
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Joe Biden says the COVID-19 pandemic is over. This is what the data tells us
While cases have decreased dramatically, there are still thousands of cases being reported across the world, and hundreds of people are still dying from it every day in the United States.
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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
This year, 25 years after 9/11, was one of the first years I've seen a concerted media focus on the long term harms of 9/11 toxic air pollution. In time, knowledge of the long term harms of COVID will be mainstream too
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
WHO Surveillance Dashboard From 31 Aug 2026 – 6 Sep 2026 Latest SARS-CoV-2 Test Positivity Rates (Week 36) 🔸Algeria: 62.50% 🔸Lithuania: 21.60% 🔸South Korea: 16.31% 🔸Ireland: 14.77% 🔸Spain: 14.38% 🔸Egypt: 12.50% 🔸Cayman Islands: 8.77% 🔸Türkiye: 8.70% 🔸Myanmar: 8.33% 🔸Cyprus: 7.83% 🔸Slovakia: 7.55%
The image displays a World Health Organization (WHO) surveillance dashboard titled "Integrated influenza and other respiratory viruses surveillance output". It focuses on SARS-CoV-2 systematic surveillance for the week of Monday, August 31, 2026, to Sunday, September 6, 2026.
The main feature is a world map showing the SARS-CoV-2 positive % distribution across different countries, color-coded by the percentage of positive tests:
•	Light pink: 0% - 10% positivity (visible across North America, parts of South America, Europe, Northern Asia, and Australia).
•	Medium pink: 11% - 20% positivity.
•	Red: 21% - 30% positivity.
•	Dark red/Maroon: Greater than 30% positivity (visible in Algeria).
•	White: Not reported or no denominator.
•	Grey: No information or not applicable.
Navigation tabs along the top allow users to switch views between Influenza, SARS-CoV-2, RSV, Syndromic cases, and Global data.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
From reddit: "My Boss is Demanding I Come into Work While Still Testing Positive" Source: www.reddit.com/r/ZeroCovidC...
A screenshot of a Reddit post from the community r/ZeroCovidCommunity, posted by user "antisombart" with the flair "Need support!".
The bold title reads: "My Boss is Demanding I Come into Work While Still Testing Positive".
The body text explains that the user has contracted COVID-19 for the first time, testing positive 5 days ago and remaining positive. They express anxiety because they are an independent contractor working in events, producing a major sporting event in 8 days. Their boss is requiring them to come in the following day, despite them being sick and likely contagious. The user notes that the upcoming event week will require demanding 14+ hour days on their feet. They emphasize wanting to radically rest to avoid long COVID, but feel trapped because they cannot quit and no one else at the workplace masks or takes the virus seriously. The post concludes with a plea for advice or words of support due to high stress.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The Science Is Clear: COVID Can Leave Lasting Damage Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
A screenshot of a social media post from X (formerly Twitter) by the user Tern (@1goodtern), dated Sep 13, 2026.
The post features a massive list of prestigious, peer-reviewed medical and scientific journals where studies on the long-lasting after-effects of COVID-19 have been published. Featured publications include Nature Medicine, The Lancet, NEJM, JAMA, BMJ, Science, and Cell, among dozens of others.
Below the list, the author writes a series of short, declarative statements emphasizing that the science surrounding long-term COVID risks is exhaustive and thoroughly researched, rather than "quackery" or "junk science." The text states that infections increase the risk of a vast range of health problems, and that vaccinations or previous infections do not prevent this increase in risk. It concludes with the statement, "The only thing that prevents the increase in risk is to not catch Covid. There’s a wave now, so mask up."
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Best for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 14/09/2026
Excellent letter in The Times. "Greater hate hath no person than to accuse those who put their lives on the line for others of being traitors."
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Dr Julia Grace Patterson @jujuliagrace.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Most media outlets have done a terrible job of explaining what Reform actually plans to do if they get into power. I have paid close attention to their plans for the NHS, which I think look terrible. I’ll write about this again urgently- sign up to receive the newsletter: jujuliagrace.substack.com
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Dr Elisa Perego @elisaperego78.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Italy's skying star and Olympic medallist Sofia Goggia has stopped her pre-season training in view of extreme fatigue and malaise. She is set to undergo medical examination. A viral infection is considered amongst other potential culprits www.oasport.it/2026/09/sofi...
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Sofia Goggia e la voce di un virus che arriva dai roditori
Non è un infortunio a fermare Sofia Goggia in Argentina, ma un malessere ancora senza una diagnosi precisa. La campionessa azzurra ha dovuto interrompere la preparazione a Ushuaia e anticipare il rien...
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
🧵US Weekly COVID update: Sep 14, 2026 🔸1 in 92 Actively Infectious 🔸530,000 Daily Infections 🔸3,800,000 Infections In The Past Week 🔸107,000,000 Infections in 2026 🔸190,000 to 760,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases 🔸900 to 1,700 Weekly Excess Deaths Source: pmc19.com
A map graphic titled "COVID-19 Heat Map, Based on CDC Wastewater Data & Standard Levels" from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative (PMC) Model, dated Sep 14, 2026.
The color-coded map of the United States and its territories shows widespread high and very high prevalence. Large swaths of the West Coast, Southwest, South, and Northeast are shaded in dark pink (Very High) and red (High). Central and Midwest regions show lighter shades of orange (Moderate), green (Low), and blue (Very Low).
A legend links colour codes to PMC prevalence estimates, with Very High indicating a >3.5% actively infectious proportion.
Text below states that the US has at least 34 states/territories with COVID outbreaks and lists them, starting with Alaska, Hawai'i, and Guam, and ending with New York, Connecticut, and Maine. The graphic is credited to Michael Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA and references pmc19.com.
A data table graphic titled "National COVID-19 Estimates (U.S.)" from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative (PMC) Model, dated Sep 14, 2026.
The chart breaks down data into three light blue and white rows under major bold headings:
•	Infections: Lists 1 in 92 (1.1%) as actively infectious, 530,000 new daily infections, 3,800,000 infections in the past week, 107,000,000 infections total in 2026, and 5.40 cumulative infections per person.
•	Long COVID: Estimates 27,000 to 106,000 cases resulting from new daily infections and 190,000 to 760,000 cases from new weekly infections.
•	Excess Deaths: Estimates 130 to 230 deaths resulting from new daily infections and 900 to 1,700 deaths from new weekly infections.
The source is listed as pmc19.com.
A data table graphic titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative (PMC) Model, dated Sep 14, 2026.
The table ranks U.S. states and territories alphabetically from Alabama to Mississippi, showing columns for CDC levels, PMC infectiousness percentages, and the mathematical statistical risk of encountering an infectious person in gatherings of different sizes.
Key data points highlighted in red rows include:
•	California: PMC estimate 1 in 27 (3.7%) actively infectious; 98% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
•	Hawaii: PMC estimate 1 in 24 (4.2%) actively infectious; 99% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
•	Mississippi: PMC estimate 1 in 17 (5.8%) actively infectious; >99% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
A footnote at the bottom critiques the CDC, stating that on August 14, 2026, the agency "revised categorical descriptors downward without notice or rationale," a process they refer to as "bluewashing." The source is listed as pmc19.com.
A data table graphic titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative (PMC) Model, dated Sep 14, 2026. This page continues an alphabetical list of U.S. states and territories from Missouri to Wyoming.
Columns detail CDC levels, PMC infectiousness percentages, and statistical risks for group sizes of 10 to 100 people. Red-highlighted rows indicate high-risk areas:
•	Nevada: PMC estimate 1 in 17 (5.9%) actively infectious; >99% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
•	Texas: PMC estimate 1 in 25 (3.9%) actively infectious; 98% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
•	U.S. Virgin Islands: PMC estimate 1 in 15 (6.7%) actively infectious; >99% chance someone is infectious in a room of 100 people.
A footnote critiquing CDC "downshifting" or "bluewashing" matches previous pages. The source is pmc19.com.
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A Voice Crying in the Wilderness @cryingwilderness.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
I will follow up with more details...
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
High-quality, well-fitting masks help reduce the spread of airborne infections and protect both you and the people around you. Masking remains a simple, effective layer of protection. #COVID #COVID19 #MaskUp #WearYourMask #Masking
Dark charcoal World Health Network graphic with the WHN.global logo at top left and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world” at top right. Large centered text reads: “Masks work.” with “work.” in bright pink. Below is a simple white face-mask icon surrounded by pink accent lines. Bottom text reads: “High quality masks reduce the risk of airborne infection and protect the people around you.”
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
NHS backlog fuelled a private equity gold rush in UK healthcare. All part of Tory plan to hike waiting list, under investment and privatisation of healthcare. Profiteering means less available for frontline services. Higher taxes for lower public value. Ban private equity from all public services
cityam.com
How the NHS backlog fuelled a private equity gold rush in UK health market
The latest Spire Healthcare deal showed that private equity interest in the private healthcare market has continued.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
A COVID-19 outbreak has been confirmed at Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland. Infection-control protocols were introduced in a limited number of clinical areas to reduce transmission. The Trust said: “We continue to ask patients, visitors and staff to follow good hand hygiene practices”🤦‍♂️
Screenshot of an Irish Mirror article titled “Covid outbreak at Irish hospital as statement issued on ‘number of cases’.” The Northern Health and Social Care Trust confirmed a COVID-19 outbreak at Antrim Area Hospital in Northern Ireland and announced enhanced infection-control measures to protect patients, visitors and staff. The accompanying photo shows a healthcare worker wearing blue gloves handling a small laboratory sample tube. Article by Kirstie McCrum and James Martin McCarthy, published 8 September 2026.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Japan: "Due to COVID-19, two junior high schools in Okayama Prefecture have decided to close temporarily for 2 to 3 days starting September 9th" 🔸Bizen Municipal Hinase Junior High School - Closed 🔸Mimasaka Municipal Mimasaka Junior High School - Closed Source: news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/5d2...
Screenshot of a Japanese news article reporting that two junior high schools in Okayama Prefecture will temporarily close due to COVID-19. The article says COVID cases have been increasing nationwide since around summer. Rising illness-related absences led Bizen Municipal Hinase Junior High School and Mimasaka Municipal Mimasaka Junior High School to close for 2–3 days from September 9, 2026. Twelve students at one school and nine at the other reported symptoms. Okayama Prefecture also recorded increasing COVID-19 cases from July to August.
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Caroline Collett Writer @collettwriter.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
The most punk rock thing I've ever seen. Right up there with Johnny Cash at San Quentin, it's The Cramps at the California State Mental Hospital in 1978... www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7r0...
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The cramps--Way I Walk---78'
YouTube video by GraveyardTale
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Jon Cooper @joncooper-us.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Yes, it does sound familiar.
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Massimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
If you can make 65,000 people sing in sync 33 years after your death, you're not just a singer but a legend. Original post
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Pops @pops131.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Thank you, Admiral. I hope that more esteemed individuals would speak honestly.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 23/08/2026
Australia: "Bulldogs hit by COVID before finals-saving win" 5 Canterbury Bulldogs players tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of their match with St George Illawarra. Despite a disrupted week of training, the Bulldogs won 44-14, keeping their NRL finals hopes alive.
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Bulldogs hit by COVID before finals-saving win
The Bulldogs overcame a five-player COVID outbreak and an overnight hospital stay for Jacob Preston to keep their season alive with a commanding 44-14 victory over St George Illawarra.
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Cheryl in Nova Scotia 🇨🇦🍁🍁 @minibubbly.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
“We have recognized from the beginning that America has changed, and that we will not return to our old relationship,” PM Carney said. “Canada has what the world wants. And we will not allow any nation to determine our future.” www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...
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U.S.-Canada trade talks collapse, setting new 50% tariffs in motion
The import taxes will apply to hockey sticks, building materials, liquors and certain kinds of clothing. Prime Minister Mark Carney said “Canada will match those tariffs dollar for dollar.”
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
USA: Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Baker will be closed Friday due to a spike in COVID-19 cases among students and staff. The one-day closure aims to reduce spread and allow extra cleaning. Classes are expected to resume Monday, with sick students asked to stay home.
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Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Baker temporarily closes due to COVID spike
Park Ridge Achievement Academy in Baker will be closed Friday due to a spike in COVID cases among students and staff.
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Ron Chusid @rchusid.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
I'll leave it to others to factcheck this but thought many people would appreciate having this as a gift article: "Moderates See Socialists as a Threat to the Democratic Party. Socialists Agree." www.nytimes.com/2026/08/13/m...
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Moderates See Socialists as a Threat to the Democratic Party. Socialists Agree. (Gift Article)
Democratic Socialists are capturing more votes than ever before — even as they run up against the limits of their appeal.
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angus-indy-lady.bsky.social @angus-indy-lady.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Like everything sold off by the Blue Tory’s it turns to 💩 Still the Red ones do nothing to mitigate the mess. But hey, it’s made many Billionaire’s, thanks to them.
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Monty Boa @montyboa.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
The difference is that they made up the whole "Biden corruption" thing.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"Covid-19: 40% of affected healthcare workers had long covid, and a quarter still had symptoms after a year" Published: 20 August 2026 Source: www.bmj.com/content/394/...
An infographic features a stressed female healthcare worker in blue scrubs leaning against a hospital corridor wall with her hand to her forehead. On the left, large text overlays state: "40% of affected healthcare workers had long COVID" and "25% still had symptoms after a year."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 22/08/2026
"If those studies are right, wouldn't we be seeing an effect right the way across society?" Wow, the denial runs deep. I'm gobsmacked too. Like, they literally just listed all the symptoms people have—and then asked where is the proof? You can’t make this stuff up.🤦‍♂️ Source: x.com/1goodtern/st...
A screenshot of a text post by Tern (@1goodtern) dated August 21, 2026. The author recounts a conversation with two colleagues about societal changes.
Narrative Summary
•	The Observation: The colleagues note that people are angrier, slower to understand, have more emotional problems, and less impulse control "since the pandemic."
•	The Argument: The author points out that these are documented effects of COVID-19 infections on cognitive function and mental health.
•	The Contradiction: A colleague asks, "If those studies are right, wouldn't we be seeing an effect right the way across society?" despite having just described exactly that.
•	The Evidence: The author cites rising sickness absences (kids, NHS staff, civil servants), increased disability approvals, higher expected mortality in lower-vaccinated age groups, and secondary infections.
•	Conclusion: The colleagues reluctantly agree COVID-19 makes things worse but remain unwilling to change their lifestyle habits.
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Birmingham 81 @birmingham81.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Remembering the pedal steel maestro Sneaky Pete Kleinow on his birthday. Here he is with the Flying Burrito Brothers performing Hot Burrito #1
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Masking is a two-way street. A well-fitting, high-quality respirator can help protect you from breathing in airborne infections, while also reducing the amount of infectious particles you release into the air if you’re sick. (...)
Poster from whn.global / World Health Network on a white background. At the top left is the “whn.global” logo; at the top right, the text reads: “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large centered headline reads: “Masking protects everyone.” The word “Masking” is bright pink, while “protects everyone.” is black. Below the headline is a black-and-white line illustration of a group of people wearing face masks, including people in T-shirts and several wearing hats or caps. Full text: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. Masking protects everyone.”
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Dave Berkeley 💙😷 @daveberkeley.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
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