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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

September 2026 Edition Available Now! WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care. (...)

Promotional graphic from whn.global for the Kids’ Zone Magazine – September 2026 Edition. Text reads: “A free, downloadable resource created to help kids feel connected, empowered, and proud of living COVID-conscious.” The September 2026 magazine cover, Issue 26, reads: “World Health Network Kids’ Zone – COVID-Conscious Magazine” and “Back to School.” Illustrations include school notebooks, an apple, stylized lungs, a CO₂ symbol with downward arrows, and an air purifier. The cover says: “Back to School Clean Air Edition,” “Clean Air in Schools,” “Butterflies and Bunnies,” “Short Stories,” “Celebrating Safely,” “Extraterrestrial Environments,” “… and more inside!” and “Check us out online at: WHN.global/KidsZone.” At the bottom: “Kids’ Zone – World Health Network,” “Explore | Share | Connect.” The graphic ends with: “Download now at whn.global/kidszone.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Steven Spielberg wears a respirator while being interviewed outside the opening of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art on September 19, 2026. Respiratory protection doesn’t have to be unusual or disruptive. For many people, it remains a simple, everyday way to reduce the risk of airborne (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Some health departments are still showing what strong public health communication can look like: clear guidance on COVID-19, masking, clean air, testing, vaccination, and other practical ways people can reduce their risk. We want to highlight more of them. If your local, state, or regional (...)

World Health Network graphic on a dark background. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large headline: “Public health communication done right.” Below are three overlapping public health social media posts. The first, from Durham Health NC, reads: “It’s very important to stay home & away from others if you’re sick. (Even if it’s not COVID-19. No one wants to get sick with a cold, flu, or any other virus either!) But we know that sometimes staying home is not an option, so: If you have to go out, take steps to protect yourself and others.” The second, also from Durham Health NC, reads: “Which of the following people can develop Long COVID? A. People who are old or have other health conditions. B. People who are young and have no other health conditions. C. People whose COVID-19 was mild or had no symptoms. D. People who had severe COVID-19 and were hospitalized. E. All of the above.” A green check marks “E. All of the above.” Below: “Anyone can develop Long COVID. Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID-19, and talk to your doctor if you have new or long-term symptoms after having COVID-19.” The third, partially obscured, is from Washington State Department of Health, dated March 5, 2026, with the headline: “Measles remains a growing concern in Washington as it surpasses 10 cases in 2026.” Bottom text on the WHN graphic: “A few health departments keeping COVID-19, masking, and respiratory protection in the conversation with clear, practical public health messaging →”

World Health Network graphic on a dark background. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Centered is a green Public Health Scotland graphic with a shield-and-cross icon and large text: “It’s not too late to protect yourself against COVID-19.” Logos along the bottom read: “Public Health Scotland,” “Healthier Scotland — Scottish Government,” and “NHS Scotland.” Below the image, the WHN graphic reads: “Public Health Scotland.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

On World Patient Safety Day, patient safety includes more than treating the condition that brought someone to their provider. COVID-19 can lead to Long COVID, and repeated infections have increasing health impacts. Preventing exposure in health care settings is part of healthcare. (...)

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Patient safety means preventing the next infection.” Below: “COVID is communicable, and a single COVID infection can lead to Long COVID that lasts for months or years. Reinfections are common.” Blue virus illustrations appear on the right. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Safe care should not create new harm.” Below: “People can be infected with SARS-CoV-2 more than once, and repeated infections carry increasing health risks. For someone already living with Long COVID or another chronic condition, being exposed to another infection can have even more serious consequences. Preventing that exposure is part of patient safety.” Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Safe care includes safe air.” Below: “Hospitals and other health care facilities already take measures to prevent avoidable infections. Preventing airborne transmission should be an essential part of those protections. Better ventilation and filtration, well-fitting respiratory protection (N95 or better) for patients, visitors, and health care workers, strong standards for respiratory protection, and broader policies that reduce exposure to airborne pathogens make health care environments safer. Protection should extend beyond the exam room to waiting rooms, hallways, elevators, restrooms, cafeterias, and other shared spaces.” A blue air-themed icon appears at the lower right. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

World Health Network graphic for World Patient Safety Day. Large text reads: “Patients should leave health care healthier than when they entered.” Below: “Communicable and noncommunicable diseases do not exist in separate worlds. An infection can cause chronic disease. Chronic illness can make another infection more consequential. And a person seeking treatment should not acquire a new illness in the process. Safe care includes preventing the next infection.” An orange line icon at the lower right shows a person above an open hand with a heart and medical cross. Top text: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Bottom label: “World Patient Safety Day.”

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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

1. My mother passed away three years ago today. She died in the early hours of the morning in the nursing home she had lived in from late 2019. The nursing home was, at that point, in a Covid-19 outbreak, the eleventh outbreak in the facility since the pandemic began.

A selfie photograph of my mother and I. We are both smiling. My mother's hair is blond and she is wearing glasses. The chairs of a theatre can be seen behind us.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Meet Katelyn, head of WHN’s Science Content Team. Her team helps turn complex public health and science topics into clear, accessible content people can actually use. From newsletters and article editing to Kids’ Zone contributions and the Clean Air Panel series, the goal is simple: (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Each COVID infection is another opportunity for Long COVID to develop. Reduce your risk by layering protections: wear a well-fitting respirator, improve indoor air with ventilation and filtration, stay up to date on vaccination, test when appropriate, (...)

World Health Network graphic. Top left: “whn.global.” Top right: “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.” Large text reads: “More COVID infections can mean more long-term risk.” Below: “Every prevented infection is one less opportunity for Long COVID to develop.” In a pink box at the bottom: “Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

A thought experiment by the German DAGL @dagl.bsky.social (dagl.de)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Myth: Masks don’t work against COVID-19. Fact: A well-fitting, high-quality respirator can significantly reduce your exposure to airborne virus. Fit and filtration matter, which is why respirators such as N95s are recommended. Protect yourself. Protect others. #COVID19 #COVID #MaskUp #LongCOVID

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Long COVID can affect far more than just energy levels. Symptoms may involve the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, digestion, sleep, senses, mood and other parts of the body, and can persist long after the initial infection. Reducing your risk of COVID also reduces your risk of Long COVID.

Graphic from the World Health Network (whn.global). Large headline: “Long COVID can affect nearly every part of the body.” Supporting text: “Symptoms can involve the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, digestion, sleep, senses, mood, reproductive health and more.” A teal box at the bottom reads: “Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID.”

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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

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

We usually think of air pollution as something that happens outside. Traffic. Smoke. Wildfires. Smog. But the air inside our homes, schools, offices, and other indoor spaces can contain its own mix of pollutants, including fine particles, chemicals, allergens, and airborne germs. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Your local health department can play an important role in keeping your community informed and protected. WHN’s Health Department Outreach Campaign makes it easier to speak up with practical steps, email templates and resources you can use to contact local health officials and advocate (...)

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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

New on WHN.global: our main navigation now includes a Languages dropdown, making it easier to find and access all of our multilingual content!

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

COVID-19 doesn’t only pose a risk to people considered “high risk.” Long COVID can affect anyone, including people who were previously healthy, nondisabled, and children. Symptoms can persist for months or longer and may significantly impact daily life. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Small choices can make a big difference when it comes to reducing the spread of respiratory illness. Mask with a high quality respirator, test when you may have been exposed, improve ventilation and stay home when you’re sick. (...)

Graphic on a dark background featuring a woman wearing a white respirator. Text reads: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. Small choices make a big impact. Mask. Test. Ventilate. Stay home when sick. Thank you for doing your part.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Clean indoor air belongs on the back-to-school checklist. Students spend hours each day inside classrooms, and the air they breathe can affect health, attendance, concentration and learning. Improving ventilation, filtration and overall indoor air quality (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Prevention is easier than recovery. Small steps taken before illness spreads can make a big difference: improve indoor air, stay home when sick, mask in higher-risk settings, test when appropriate, and protect the people around you. Public health works best when we act early. #CleanAir

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

COVID transmission may be lower right now, but lower doesn’t mean gone. Lulls are exactly when precautions tend to slip, giving the virus more opportunities to spread and setting the stage for the next wave. As summer wraps up and back-to-school season begins, keep layering your protection: (...)

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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. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

For airborne infections, fit and filtration matter. A well-fitting N95 or better respirator is designed to filter airborne particles and provide stronger protection for the person wearing it. Better respiratory protection should be the standard. #COVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #Masking #MaskUp

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Stopping Ebola in the DRC will take more than one action. WHN’s new guideline outlines five interconnected priorities: lowering conflict barriers, putting community-based monitoring first, limiting movement between communities, getting essential resources to the ground, and (...)

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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Please share WHN’s new guidelines for stopping Ebola in the DRC: whn.global/scientific/s... More than 300 deaths were recorded last week alone. Please help get this information to communities, health workers, response organizations, and others who can use it.

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Stopping Ebola in the DRC: Community-Led Response - WHN

Version 1.0 A0 — Overview The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is out of control. This is not a warning about what could happen. It is a description of what is happening now. Cas...

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds—or even thousands—of miles, affecting communities far beyond the fire line. Before exercising, working, commuting, or spending extended time outdoors, check your local Air Quality Index (AQI). (...)

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

A blocked CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness has been published in JAMA Network Open, a well-established medical journal. The study found the COVID-19 vaccination cut winter emergency department visits and hospitalisations by around 50% Source: www.phillyvoice.com/cdc-covid-19...

An image featuring a Philly Voice news article dated June 23, 2026, titled "Blocked CDC study on COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness gets published" by Courtenay Harris Bond.
The subtitle explains that the research shows the shot cut COVID-related hospitalizations and ER visits in half last winter, but the CDC head had issues with its methodology.
Below the headline is a large photograph showing a healthcare worker wearing blue gloves, medical gowns, and a face shield. The worker is carefully drawing medication into a syringe from a small glass vial.
The image caption at the bottom states: "A study that was blocked from being run in a CDC report was published Tuesday by a major medical journal."

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

"Western Australia reports third suspected positive case of bird flu." "Agriculture Minister Jackie Jarvis said the bird was found in the Quindalup area in the state’s south-west." #BirdFluAustralia #H5N1

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Western Australia reports third suspected positive case of bird flu

This follows the discovery of two dead birds, which tested positive for H5N1 near Esperance last week.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

One infection. That's all it takes. For millions around the world, a single COVID infection led to symptoms that lasted months or years. Long COVID can affect the brain, heart, lungs, immune system, and more. (...)

Graphic from the World Health Network on a light gray background. Text reads: “whn.global. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world. One COVID infection. That’s all it takes to develop Long COVID. Mask up.” The words “COVID” and “Long COVID” are highlighted in bright pink, with a pink mask icon below.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care. Download the latest issue for free + explore past editions anytime: whn.global/kidszone/ #PublicHealth #COVID

Promotional graphic for WHN Kids’ Zone Magazine. At the top is the text “whn.global” followed by the large heading “Kids’ Zone Magazine: June 2026 Edition.” Below it reads: “The WHN Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable resource created to help kids feel connected, empowered, and proud of living COVID-conscious. Download for free at whn.global/kidszone.” The lower half shows a tilted magazine cover with a photo of a pond fountain creating a rainbow, trees, and water birds. Visible cover text reads: “JUNE 2026,” “ISSUE 23,” “WORLD HEALTH NETWORK,” “KIDS’ ZONE,” “COVID-CONSCIOUS MAGAZINE,” “JOURNEYING THROUGH SUMMER: SAFETY EDITION,” “STAYCATIONS AND VACATIONS,” “THE SCIENCE OF OUTDOOR TRANSMISSION,” “SHORT STORIES AND POETRY,” “CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT: WHN.global/KidsZone,” and “Kids’ Zone World Health Network.” The bottom of the magazine cover is partially cut off.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Join WHN tomorrow, June 2nd 12-1 PM ET for an important discussion on the current Ebola outbreak, featuring insights from Stephane Bilodeau and Yaneer Bar-Yam. Register here: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Ebola #EbolaVirus #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #DiseasePrevention

WHN Town Hall graphic for an Ebola Outbreak discussion. Text reads: “whn.global. TOWN HALL. Ebola Outbreak. TUESDAY, JUNE 2 | 12–1PM ET. Join WHN for an important discussion on the current Ebola outbreak, featuring insights from Stephane Bilodeau and Yaneer Bar-Yam.” Below the text are two circular headshots labeled “Yaneer Bar-Yam” and “Stephane Bilodeau.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Ebola is not a disease that should be chased around the world after it spreads. Once transmission enters the global transportation network, it can move to anywhere and from there everywhere. Effective management means acting before that happens. WHN paper: whn.global/scientific/m... #Ebola

WHN graphic with dark background and pink and white text. Text reads: “whn.global. Over 1,000 suspected and confirmed cases have already been reported in the current Ebola outbreak. Experts warn that focusing only on diagnosed cases misses the larger challenge: infections that have not yet been detected, traced, or reported. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world.”

WHN graphic with dark background and pink and white text. Text reads: “whn.global. A new article released from WHN discusses that early community detection, containment measures, and action at major travel hubs are critical to preventing wider spread. Waiting allows outbreaks to grow. Early action creates the opportunity to stop them. Read the full article: whn.global/scientific/management-of-ebola/. World Health Network. Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

What is Mask Week? From May 25 to 31, Mask Week is a collective effort to normalize masking in shared spaces and encourage people to mask up as often as possible to help protect themselves and others. (...)

Dark poster with the WHN branding. At the top is the text “whn.global”. Large central headline reads: “What is Mask Week?” In the background is a faint respirator mask graphic with looping outlined shapes around it. Below, the main body text says: “May 25–31, Mask Week is a community-wide effort to wear a well-fitting respirator (N95 or better) as often as possible to help protect one another and support healthier shared spaces.” At the bottom: “World Health Network” and beneath it, “Science for a safer, healthier world.”

Dark poster with the WHN branding. At the top is the text “whn.global”. Large body text reads: “It’s also a chance to build solidarity, connect with community, inspire local action, and strengthen practices of collective care. Every Mask Week may look different from place to place, but the message is the same: consistent masking helps keep communities safer.” At the bottom: “World Health Network” and beneath it, “Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

World Mask Week is here! Tell us how you’re participating — see the latest Weekly Action (5/27) whn.global/weekly-action/ Survey is in the "Get Involved" section of: whn.global/community-pu...

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Weekly Action - WHN

Weekly Actions (May 27, 2025) The World Health Network has launched Community Pulse on our website. This is a webpage dedicated to engaging people with dynamic surveys that offer people the opportunit...

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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

The European Public Health Association (EUPHA) put out this survey for long covid patients and/or their caregivers to fill out: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

As the Andes hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship expands across multiple countries, researchers are warning that airborne transmission must be taken seriously. (...)

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Barry Hunt @barryhunt008.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Breaking news: Ebola outbreak in DRC Reminder: Ebola is airborne Despite long-time denial By WHO, CDC, PHAC, ID/PH/IPAC World 🧵

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