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Adriana P. LongCovid Canada Collab.

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Lead of LC3 FB grp. LOVE animals/nature. Former int. Competitive swimmer. Disabled by #LongCovid since Xmas 2020. #Covid #MECFS evidence-based advocate 🇨🇦🇲🇽. #FBLC We must #Unite2Fight stronger together in this chaos! #MaskUp 🖤🤘

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Andrea Is Sick of Long Covid @andreastudiescovid.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
But we just keep doing the same stupid things. Hope we don't get a nasty variant that breaks out. Almost no one masked, very few vaxxed. Derp. 😷
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Jon Douglas @atranscendedman.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Three Long COVID trials, three different approaches. Useful roundup, but it feels more informed by trial headlines than the rapidly expanding biology. voices.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
voices.nejm.org
Three Very Different Ways to Treat Long Covid
Two that are promising, and one that is difficult to talk about
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Belgium: COVID-19 circulation has risen 10x since June, driven by the XFG sub-variant. GP visits are surging: suspected COVID cases reached 16.7 per 100,000 in September, while confirmed infections hit 4.8 per 100,000. Source: www.brusselstimes.com/belgium/2333... Archive: archive.li/DfeRo
An image of a news article layout from The Brussels Times, dated Saturday, 26 September 2026.
The prominent bold headline reads: "Covid-19 'Frankenstein' variant leads to tenfold increase in infections." Below the headline, the article byline attributes the piece to "The Brussels Times Newsroom."
The lower half of the image features a photograph of a person wearing a white lab coat and protective gloves, holding a large bundle of blue disposable face masks over a production line or sterile surface. A small caption at the bottom left reads, "Illustrative images of face masks. Credit: Belga."
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DAPPER DON DHARSHI @dapperdondharshi.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
A marine biologist films this octopus changing colors while dreaming and it’s spectacular
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 24/09/2026
Joining global advocates for clean air at the UN today! ✊
Lucky at the Healthy Indoor air event at the UNAdvocates at Healthy Indoor Air in schools at the UN
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Pierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Gee, if only there was a way to prevent you from catching COVID. Oh wait....
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Jon Douglas @atranscendedman.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Karolinska Institutet studied 23 people with Long COVID and 19 controls. Visual symptoms and motion sensitivity were far higher. Retinal thickness was normal, but its usual structural relationships were disrupted. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Visual functions and neuroretinal status in relation to cognitive functions and fatigue in post-COVID-19: an exploratory study - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Visual functions and neuroretinal status in relation to cognitive functions and fatigue in post-COVID-19: an exploratory study
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Remedios Varo @remediosvaro.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Creation with astral rays botfrens.com/collections/69/content…
"Creation with Astral Rays," part of Remedios Varo’s collection, depicts a surreal, enigmatic landscape where a mystical figure appears to conduct an alchemical process under otherworldly skies. This work exemplifies Varo’s unique blend of mysticism and science, illustrating her fascination with transformation and the esoteric.
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Things that don't improve over time pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/...
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Five-year Quantitative Chest CT and Hyperpolarized Xenon 129 Ventilation MRI Findings in Survivors of COVID-19 Pneumonia | Radiology
Five years after COVID-19 pneumonia, some survivors showed persistent respiratory symptoms, abnormal diffusion capacity, and ventilation defects, with stabilization of pulmonary function and chest ...
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Countless immigrants have reported appalling conditions in the ICE camps. Especially if they’re disabled and/or chronically ill. Denying a diabetic their insulin is torture. It’s cruel and unusual punishment. It’s murder by neglect.
nbcnews.com
Costa Rican man complained of lack of care for diabetes before his death in ICE custody, family says
Carlos Josue Marchena Marchena’s condition worsened after he arrived at Winn Correctional Center in Louisiana, and he died less than a week later, his family said.
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Mike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
NBC has picked up the #bluewashing story. On August 14, the CDC downshifted how they categorize wastewater levels to make all current and historical COVlD levels lower.
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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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Adriana P. LongCovid Canada Collab. @longcovid-adri.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In a world full of different shades of gray, people sure act like everything is 100% black & white. I feel this is part of the problem why we can't have constructive conversations. People are not willing to listen and find common grounds. Now more than ever we must come together🖤🤘 #CovidIsNotOver
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VirusSucks.com @virussucks.com · 24/09/2026
Cold fingers? Brain fog or migraines? Stiff back that doesn't get better? Blood tests for endothelial or vascular profusion issues: Cystatin-C D-dimer Endothelin-1 (ET-1) E-selectin Fibrinogen HSPA5 P-selectin SERPINE1 (PAI-1) Vascular cell adhesion molecule (V-cam) VEGF, VEGF-A VWF #LongCOVID
Cold fingers?

Brain fog or migraines?

Stiff back that doesn't get better?

Blood tests for  endothelial or vascular profusion issues:

Cystatin-C
D-dimer
Endothelin-1 (ET-1)
E-selectin
Fibrinogen
HSPA5
P-selectin
SERPINE1 (PAI-1)
Vascular cell adhesion molecule (V-cam)
VEGF, VEGF-A
Von Willebrand Factor (VWF)

https://fnih.org/our-programs/recover-tlc-will-advance-long-covid-research/biomarker-studies/
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
USA: "More than 1 in 10 US healthcare personnel (HCP) reported persistent moderate or severe long-COVID symptoms at both 3 and 6 months after infection" Older age, being female, underlying health conditions and multiple COVID infections were linked to greater odds of persistent symptoms.
cidrap.umn.edu
More than 1 in 10 US healthcare workers report ongoing long-COVID symptoms, study finds
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Jonathan Howard @joho.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Meanwhile, here’s what happening in the real world. Some people have every right to take a victory lap.
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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 23/09/2026
Of course one of the best science fiction directors of all time understands the science of airborne virus transmission! Steven Spielberg is wearing a high quality mask during the California COVID surge.
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Bean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Orcas absolutely grieve. The mama orcas carrying their dead babies for weeks left me sobbing on the kitchen floor. We do not deserve this beautiful planet. globalnews.ca/news/1094162...
globalnews.ca
Heartbreaking photos show orca carrying her dead calf, just as she did for weeks in 2018 | Globalnews.ca
"I think it's fair to say from a scientific perspective, if they have the same hardwiring, they're going to have the same emotions (as humans)."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This 👇 💥 BOOM! 💥 Mic drop🎤 Source: x.com/catladyactiv...
An image of a social media post on X (formerly Twitter) by the user Cat Herding Science Nerd with the handle @catladyactivist.
The post was published at 1:29 PM on Sep 16, 2026, and has 9,696 Views.
The text of the post reads:
"Medical professional: 'Why are you wearing that mask? Are you sick?'
Best answer: 'I'm protecting myself from medical professionals who are so uneducated about airborne risks that they need to ask a patient this question.'"
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Sections 1.50-1.86 of the UK COVID Inquiry's Module 3 report discuss the Inquiry's findings regarding the understanding of infectious bioaerosols held by infectious disease and infection control clinicians. covid19.public-inquiry.uk/reports/modu...
1.50 	While clinical research has struggled to distinguish conclusively between aerosol and droplet transmission, for decades prior to the pandemic medical literature drew a distinction between the perceived sizes of infectious respiratory particles to identify whether a virus was spread via droplets or aerosols.83 Particles more than five microns in diameter were categorised as droplets, with particles under five microns deemed aerosols (see Figure 4).84 These cut-off points were repeated in various iterations of the UK’s Covid-19 infection prevention and control guidance.85

Figure 4: Historical dichotomous model of respiratory transmission
[illustration showing the above information graphically]
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Anyone can become disabled at any time. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not laziness or a lack of effort. It’s a part of the human condition. People get sick. Bodies break down. It’s a minority group you can join any time.
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Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
The Troll-Masters return Wednesday 9/16 🙏 🤣
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longcovidweb.bsky.social @longcovidweb.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Join us for the Pillar 3 (Health Services) Panel at the 2026 #LCWSymposium. The session will explore patient-centred approaches to #LongCOVID care, innovative rehabilitation & recovery models, emerging evidence on symptom clusters, treatments & more. Register: bit.ly/4bXijzY
Promotional graphic for the Pillar 3 (Health Services) Session: Advancing Long COVID Care: Patient-Centered Approaches, Innovative Recovery Models, and Emerging Evidence at the 4th Canadian Symposium on Long COVID. The session takes place on October 16 from 10:45 to 11:55 AM PDT. The graphic features moderator Naveed Janjua and panelists Daryl Luster, Rebecca Fowler, Sarah England, Melvin Lafeber, and Prince A. Adu. The Symposium takes place October 15–16, 2026, and is available virtually and in person.
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T. Ryan Gregory 🇨🇦 @tryangregory.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Great! Start by undoing cuts to Health Canada, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), properly funding the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), defending the Canada Health Act in Alberta, and restoring health care for asylum seekers.
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Bean & Sprout's Mom @beansproutsmom.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Honestly, I think "Save French Wine! Save French Cheese!" might actually be a very effective #ClimateCrisis rallying cry at this point. "Save planetary life systems!" apparently doesn't cut it. bsky.app/profile/vine...
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Adriana P. LongCovid Canada Collab. @longcovid-adri.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
I hope everyone's having at least a decent Monday and may your week go as best as possible. To all my chronies/#LongCovid peers may you be as stable as possible. Hugs in solidarity to everyone struggling. My inbox is always open. 🖤🤘
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FunnyVia @funnyvia.com · 08/09/2026
"I'm suspicious of people who don't like dogs, but I trust a dog when it doesn't like a person" - Bill Murray....
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Free Cats Daily😻 @freecatsdaily.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
He has a tattoo of his ex #Cat #Caturday
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Lupins at Lake Pukaki in New Zealand 🇳🇿 Fabulous
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
"In promoting these 5 questions,Smith wants us to reject our proudest traditions and values, including hospitality and welcome for everyone.Turn up and say No to the 9 and Yes to Canada. Reject the questions designed to divide us; defend AB values that bring us together as part of a stronger Canada"
edmontonjournal.com
Opinion: Referendum questions are meant to divide Albertans
Reject the questions designed to divide us; defend Alberta values that bring us together as part of a stronger Canada.
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
sign our letter to get Calgary Headwaters Protection and Restoration. @calgaryclimatehub.ca
calgaryclimatehub.ca
Calgary Headwaters Protection & Restoration (CHPR)
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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Spotted at Rosemont Community Centre! @carterab.bsky.social himself handing out signs and other swag. Here until 1900
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Joy-Ann Reid @joyannreid.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
It's still Lake Ontario. And the Gulf of Mexico. You're welcome.
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Andrea Is Sick of Long Covid @andreastudiescovid.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Generations of power companies proceeding, despite knowing the harms they were doing. Just like tobacco companies.
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
Perhaps they ought to consider the staggering effects of Covid infections on Deep Sleep and the rising incidence of REM Behaviour Disorder? The session in Amsterdam was, too day the least... Very disturbing
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Luca Migo @victinibcn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Google directors are sellouts —Lake Ontario now & forever! #ElbowsUp 🇨🇦💙
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Tweeets of Dogs Automated @tweeetsofdogsauto.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Send him one😍🥰 Original post
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Caroline B @vegancb.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
We share the planet with other intelligent, sensitive and extraordinary species. May we all live together in harmony and peace and recognize and understand each other’s role to play in our ecosystem. To understand is to protect ~
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 30/08/2026
Eddie the 100 year old Tortoise 🐢 💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
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ContempraInn 🌹 @contemprainn.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Mexico doesn't just have a Post Office - it has a Postal Palace.🇲🇽 The Palacio de Correos de México was completed in 1907 and is one of the world's most beautiful postal buildings.
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Tom Walsh @tewalsh340.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
No New Data Centers It doesn’t have to be this way.
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Jon Douglas @atranscendedman.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Long COVID researchers, the bat signal is up. Nearly 60,000 RECOVER clinical trial biosamples are available. We review applications every week. Apply or send this to the investigator friend who needs to see it. The samples aren't going to science themselves.
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Dr Noor Bari @njbbari3.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
I’m not being funny but… Prevention?
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Mark Ungrin @mark-ungrin.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
This has major implications for #longCOVID in healthcare and education, given the way hospitals and schools have mismanaged aerosol transmission of infectious diseases. Turns out basing policy on misinformation that has been out of date for nearly a century was a bad idea. Quelle surprise!
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Flight attendant’s breast cancer was occupational disease, court rules
Sophie Lainault, who worked for Air France, wins legal case linking illness to more than 12,600 hours on flights
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Folks this is a great place to start 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 online.flippingbook.com/view/6349601...
online.flippingbook.com
ISLC-PAIS Conference 2026 – Abstract Book
Explore the official Abstract Book of the ISLC-PAIS Conference 2026 in Amsterdam, bringing together research on Long COVID, ME/CFS and other post-acute infection syndromes (PAIS). Featuring keynote an...
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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Apologies for being MIA... The Amsterdam Meeting has consumed my time for several days Regardless of the vicious and deliberate targeting of this amazing meeting from the ugliest side of X-shit, the science has been extraordinary I will hopefully post the best of what I've seen soon as possible
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Adriana P. LongCovid Canada Collab. @longcovid-adri.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It's someone's (new) birthday today!! Please help me celebrate this little hobbit potato. We rescued her unexpectedly from a really bad situation and became a loving member of the little soul crew. She's incredibly brave, SMART, and full of love. We love you so much Gypsy!! 🖤🤘
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🇨🇦Ian - #RLessThanOne @simpson-ian.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
"A Texas school district has canceled classes after what officials described as the "rapid spread" of COVID-19, highlighting how the virus is still continuing to disrupt schools six years after the pandemic first upended education across the United States."
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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: After 40 years of research, Brazilian scientist Dr. Mariangela Hungria wins the World Food Prize for pioneering a $2 nitrogen-fixing bacteria treatment that replaces costly fertilizers, saves farmers $25 billion annually, and cuts 230 million tons of CO₂ emissions.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report – 28 August 2026 Reported cases in the last fortnight (10 August to 23 August 2026) 🔸COVID: 4,702 (+13.3%) 🔸Influenza: 24,637 (+77.4%)⚠️ 🔸RSV: 8,587 (-17.0%) Source: www.cdc.gov.au/resources/pu...
The cover page of an official document from the Australian Government. The top left corner features the Australian Coat of Arms alongside a stylized green logo consisting of intersecting circles and squares. Next to this logo is the text "Australian Centre for Disease Control."
The main background is a solid deep teal colour, overlaid with large, abstract white and light green curved lines. The title of the document is printed in white, centered text across two lines in the middle of the page: "Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report".
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