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Sharing info on COVID since the start of the pandemic. #COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷

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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 11h
Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report – 9 October 2026 Reported cases In the last fortnight (21 September to 4 October 2026) 🔸COVID: 2,902 (-15.7%) 🔸Influenza: 31,571 (-3.0%) 🔸RSV: 3,618 (-35.8%) Source: www.cdc.gov.au/resources/pu...
The cover page of a document titled Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report features a teal background with minimalist white and mint-green abstract curved lines in the lower half.
The top-left corner displays two official government logos separated by a vertical black divider line:
•	The Australian Coat of Arms featuring a kangaroo and an emu.
•	The Australian Centre for Disease Control brandmark, which consists of a green looping graphic icon next to the agency's name text.
The main title "Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report" is written in a clean, white sans-serif font across two lines in the center-left section of the page.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 11h
AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 9 October 2026 🔹SA: ⬆️(+41.2%) 🔹ACT: ⬆️(+35.7%) 🔸NSW: ⬇️(-18.9%) 🔸WA: ⬇️(-5.5%) 33/day in hospital 🔸QLD: ⬇️(-3.8%) 25 in hospital 🔹TAS: Next update: 16 Oct 🔹VIC: Next update: 16 Oct 🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
An infographic table titled AUSTRALIAN Weekly COVID Update — 9 October 2026 details regional case trends across four columns: States & Territories, Trend, % Change, and Reporting Notes.
Regional Data
•	SA: UP (orange arrow) | +41.2% | Weekly Update
•	ACT: UP (orange arrow) | +35.7% | Weekly update
•	NSW: DOWN (yellow arrow) | -18.9% | Weekly update — Positivity rate: 2.2%
•	WA: DOWN (yellow arrow) | -5.5% | Weekly update — 33 per day in hospital. Positivity rate: 2.3%
•	QLD: DOWN (yellow arrow) | -3.8% | Weekly update — 25 in hospital
Discontinued or Delayed Reporting
•	TAS / VIC: Trends and changes are blank. Notes state: "Next update: 16 October".
•	NT: Trends and changes are blank. Notes state: "COVID data is no longer published on the NT Health's website".
•	Aged care: Trends and changes are blank. Notes state: "The Australian Government no longer publishes weekly COVID-19 case data for Australian residential aged care facilities."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 11h
Western Australia weekly Virus Watch: 9 Oct 2026 Week ending 4 Oct 2026 🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.3% (+0.3%) 🔹Reported cases: 135 (-5.5%) 🔹Hospitalisation: 33 per day (-13.1%) 🔹ICU: 7-day average is 0 (+0.0%) 🔸Influenza: 675 (-1.6%) 🔸RSV: 147 (-30.3%) www.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/F_I...
A dual-axis chart titled Figure 15. COVID-19 notifications and test positivity by notification week, WA, 2024 to 2026 YTD shows tracking trends over time.
The text banner above states: "COVID-19 notifications decreased to 135 cases in the past week, while viral activity remained at a moderate level (Figure 15)."
Key Chart Elements
•	X-Axis: Shows week-ending dates from 04/01/2024 to 10/09/2026.
•	Left Y-Axis: Measures the number of COVID-19 notifications from 0 to 1000 represented by blue vertical bars (Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test).
•	Right Y-Axis: Measures percentage test positivity from 0.0 to 20.0 represented by a solid black line (% positive).
Trends
The data shows three distinct waves peaking around May 2024, July 2025, and a much lower, broad plateau across mid-2026. The rightmost edge of the chart shows a recent decline in both blue case bars and the black positivity line toward the bottom of the scale.
A bar chart titled Figure 16. 7-day average of COVID-19 cases currently in hospital or in ICU, WA, 2024 to 2026 YTD tracking trends over time.
The text banner above states: "In the past week, currently hospitalized COVID-19 cases decreased to 33 per day, while the 7-day average for cases currently in intensive care units decreased to zero (Figure 16)."
Key Chart Elements
•	X-Axis: Shows week-ending dates from 04/01/2024 to 10/09/2026.
•	Y-Axis: Measures COVID-19 hospitalized cases (7-day average) from 0 to 250.
•	Data Series: Blue bars show Hospitalised cases, while orange bars represent Intensive care unit cases.
Trends
The data reflects seasonal waves, with large peaks near 200–225 cases in mid-2024 and mid-2025. The 2026 data shows significantly lower activity, maintaining a low plateau fluctuating under 50 cases per day, with ICU cases barely visible or falling to zero at the far right. A detailed footnote defines data criteria at the bottom.
A dual-axis line chart titled Figure 17. SARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater and COVID-19 notification rate, Perth metropolitan area, WA, 2024 to 2 Oct 2026.
The top banner states: "The SARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater from the Perth metropolitan area increased in the past week but remained at moderate levels (Figure 17)."
Key Chart Elements
•	X-Axis: Shows week-ending dates from 01/02/2024 to 10/09/2026.
•	Left Y-Axis: Wastewater genome copies per 50mL (14-day average) from 0 to 20,000, tracking a dark blue line.
•	Right Y-Axis: COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population (14-day average) from 0 to 15, tracking a yellow line.
Trends
Both lines track closely over time, showing peaks in mid-2024 (near 17,000 copies) and mid-2025 (near 13,000 copies). The 2026 data shows a low, steady baseline that spikes upward on the far right edge of the dark blue line, indicating a recent increase in wastewater viral concentration.
An image showing variant lineage charts titled Figure 18. Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants in clinical samples (top) and metropolitan wastewater catchments (bottom), 01 Jan 2024 to 4 Oct 2026.
The top text states: "Genomic sequencing results indicated SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineage NB.1.8.X predominated in wastewater samples."
Key Elements
•	Date Range: The graphs focus on the last 6 months from 05/04/2026 to 27/09/2026.
•	Clinical Samples (Top Graph): A stacked bar chart showing variant frequency. A light pink colour dominates from June through September 2026.
•	Wastewater Samples (Bottom Graph): A stacked bar chart tracking wastewater variant frequency. The same light pink colour makes up the vast majority of the bars through August and September.
•	Legend (Bottom): Features a row of color-coded boxes representing 14 variant lineages. The light pink box corresponds to NB.1.8.X.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 12h
ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 9 October 2026 From 2 October to 8 October 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 19 (+35.7%)⚠️ 🔹Influenza: 185 (-17.0%) 🔹RSV: 28 (-30.0%) Source: act.gov.au/open/respira...
An image of the ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report provides data for the reporting period Friday 02 October 2026 to Thursday 08 October 2026 inclusive.
Table 1: Notifications of COVID-19, influenza and RSV, ACT breaks down case data into three categories:
•	COVID-19: 19 cases in the current reporting period, with 1,230 total cases in 2026, and a rate of 3.9 per 100,000.
•	Influenza: 185 current cases, 3,364 total for 2026, and a rate of 38. Age group breakdowns show 16 cases for 0–4 years, 27 for 5–19 years, 94 for 20–64 years, and 48 for 65+ years.
•	RSV: 28 current cases, 2,257 total for 2026, and a rate of 5.8.
The document header includes the ACT Government logo and notes it was prepared by the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD). Four footnotes explain reporting metrics, data cleaning, and population rates based on ABS data.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 12h
"Masks are great. But they aren’t magic" Source: x.com/PrognosticCh...
A screenshot of a social media post by Prognostic Chats (@PrognosticChats), dated 12:52 AM · Oct 9, 2026, with 13.4K Views.
The main text outlines that masks are effective but not infallible. It explains that a high viral load in a poorly ventilated room over time can overwhelm a mask, meaning solo masking requires some luck. The author notes that with other public health measures gone, solo masking acts as a last line of defense, but emphasizes it is far more effective when combined with universal masking, good ventilation, and routine testing.
This post directly quotes a message from activity (derogatory) (@poetryalpastor) from Oct 8 asking: "Does anybody else who regularly wears a mask feel like a super fuckup/failure/loser when they get sick?"
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 16h
US measles cases hit their highest level since 1991 • 2025: 2,289 cases • 2026: 3,887 cases (Oct 1) • Under 5s: 26% • Ages 5–19: 44% • Ages 20+: 29% • 95% unvaccinated or vaccination status unknown Major outbreaks reported in Texas, Utah, South Carolina and Pennsylvania.
An Associated Press infographic titled "Measles cases are surging across the United States" shows a colour-coded map of confirmed measles cases by state as of Oct. 1, 2026.
A legend on the right outlines six colour tiers:
•	0 cases: White
•	1-9: Pale pink
•	10-49: Light red
•	50-99: Medium red
•	100-499: Darker red
•	500+: Bright solid red
The map shows cases across most of the US. Utah is shaded dark red (100-499), while Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and California are in the 50-99 tier. A handful of states, like Nevada, are white (0).
The map credits the CDC as its source. At the bottom, bylines credit Jonathan Poet and Phil Holm, published at 3:31 AM GMT+11, October 8, 2026.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17h
South Australia Weekly Respiratory Update: 3 Oct to 9 Oct 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 113 (+41.2%)⚠️ 🔹Flu: 1,544 (+14.7%)⚠️ 🔹RSV: 171 (-21.5%) 🔹Pertussis: 43 (-15.6%) Reported deaths in 2026: 🔸COVID: 22 🔸Flu: 11 🔸RSV: 7 🔸Pertussis: <5 Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
An image titled "Respiratory infections dashboard" from Friday 9 October 2026 details regional disease metrics.
Tabs for COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and Pertussis are visible, with COVID-19 selected. A data table under the COVID-19 heading outlines five metrics with their corresponding figures aligned to the right:
•	New cases reported this week: 113
•	Cases year to date: 4,613
•	Cases in previous year to date: 9,862
•	Deaths year to date: 22
•	Deaths in previous year: 85
The introductory text notes that the information updates on Fridays at approximately 12:00 pm, reporting data collected from the previous week (Sunday 00:00 am to Saturday 11:59 pm).
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17h
Is COVID why everyone's getting sick? YES!
A screenshot of a social media post by Daily Mail (@DailyMail) with a verified blue checkmark, dated 1:24 AM · Oct 6, 2026, with 122.1K Views.
The post text reads: "Is Covid why everyone's getting sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month and hospitalisations up five-fold - amid spread of new XFG variant".
Below the text is a linked article preview image featuring a healthcare worker with blonde hair wearing a blue uniform, blue medical gloves, and adjusting a light blue surgical face mask. A black caption box overlaid at the bottom of the image mirrors the headline: "Is Covid why everyone's sick? Cases of virus have doubled in a month". The source link below the image reads "From dailymail.com".
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Dan O'Hara @skeuomorphology.bsky.social · 22h
The PCR positivity map is out and the national average has risen again to 10.65% in England, 5.4% in Scotland. Scottish data is as of 4 days ago (Sunday); English data is as of 3 days ago (Monday). jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/8
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 17h
Canada: "The COVID-19 activity level in Canada is currently moderate" Last updated: October 7, 2026 🔺Alberta (high) 🔺British Columbia (high) 🔺Manitoba (high) 🔺Quebec (high) 🔺Yukon (high) Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
An image titled "National overview" displays data for Figure 1. Current wastewater COVID-19 viral levels in Canada, as of September 27, 2026.
Map and Legend
•	Geographic Map: A color-coded map of Canada highlights regional viral activity levels. Most populated southern regions are shaded in a solid medium blue, while northern territories are filled with grey diagonal stripes. Black dots mark specific wastewater testing sites across the country.
•	Legend: Located at the top right, a legend defines the colour scale for COVID-19 wastewater viral activity level:
o	High: Dark blue
o	Moderate: Medium blue
o	Low: Light blue
o	Not detected: Pale blue/white
o	NA (Not Available): Gray diagonal stripes
Key Metrics
A blue circle in the top-left corner indicates that the overall level for Canada is Moderate.
The text below the map details the following breakdown:
•	Total Sites: 44 sites submit wastewater samples, representing 31.1% of the Canadian population.
•	High Level: 9 sites
•	Moderate Level: 16 sites
•	Low Level: 3 sites
•	No Detection: 12 sites
•	Not Available: 4 sites
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PacoOnPause @pacoonpause.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
It's 2026 and doctors are recommending handwashing as a way to prevent inhaling airborne viruses.
three panel comic:

panel 1: guy on bike with stick in his hand and the caption says: I'm a doctor

panel 2: guy on bike putting stick into his wheel spokes with the caption: Protect yourself from airborne viruses with lasting health consequences by washing your hands 

panel 3: guy on ground in pain holding his knee because his bike crashed with the caption: Why is my ER full
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Vietnam: COVID-19 killed over 32,000 people and left 4,400 children orphaned. Children who lost their parents are rebuilding their lives at HOPE School, which provides care, education and a safe home as they cope with grief, overcome trauma and learn to move forward after loss.
e.vnexpress.net
Children orphaned by Covid-19 learn to rebuild their lives at HOPE School - VnExpress International
"I wish I could sing for you, Dad, even if I'm still not good. I wish I could draw a picture for you, even if my skills are nothing special. I wish you could see just how much I've grown up."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
🧵(1/3) NSW respiratory surveillance reports: 8 October 2026 Week ending 3 October 2026 🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.2% (-0.5%) 🔸Number of laboratories reporting COVID: 3 out of 4 🔹COVID: 488 (-18.9%) 🔹Influenza: 4,745 (-18.1%) 🔹RSV: 647 (-6.9%) Source: www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/c...
A screenshot of the NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report for the week ending 3 October 2026, from the NSW Government health website.
A prominent boxed banner at 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."
The "Summary" section repeats these virus activity levels and notes that Influenza vaccination is strongly recommended now.
The "Data sources and methods" section explains how NSW Health monitors respiratory viruses using surveillance data, wastewater programs, and genomic sequencing. It notes that public registration of positive COVID-19 rapid antigen tests (RATs) ceased on 30 September 2023. A final paragraph states that data is updated as new information becomes available, meaning it cannot be directly compared to previous reporting periods. A link at the bottom points to further methodology details.
An image of a data table from the NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report for the week ending 3 October 2026.
An Interpretation banner at the top notes weekly decreases in virus notifications: 18.9% for COVID-19, 18.1% for influenza, and 6.9% for RSV.
The main table breaks down 488 COVID-19 cases, 4,745 Influenza cases, and 647 RSV cases recorded that week, along with Year-to-Date totals. The data is categorized by:
•	Gender: Shows case counts and percentages for females and males across all three viruses.
•	Age Group: Lists data across 11 age categories from 0-4 up to 90+.
•	Local Health District (LHD): Tracks cases across 15 regional districts, highlighting that Western Sydney recorded the highest weekly numbers for Influenza (1,068 cases) and COVID-19 (100 cases).
An image showing three bar charts from the NSW Respiratory Surveillance Report, tracking weekly notifications from 1 April 2025 to 3 October 2026.
•	COVID-19 Chart (Top): Shows a major wave peaking over 4,000 weekly cases in June/July 2025, followed by a steady baseline around 1,000 cases through 2026.
•	Influenza Chart (Middle): Shows a clear seasonal pattern. Cases peaked around 8,000 in August 2025 and hit a massive seasonal spike of nearly 8,000 cases in August/September 2026. The bars are colour-coded by test type, dominated heavily by dark blue (Influenza - Type A).
•	RSV Chart (Bottom): Shows distinct waves, peaking near 3,000 cases in June 2025, dropping to near-zero in summer, and peaking again near 3,000 cases in June/July 2026 before steadily declining.
An Interpretation banner at the top states that weekly test positivity decreased to 2.2% for COVID-19, 17.8% for Influenza, and 1.5% for RSV.
•	Figure 13 (Line/Bar Graph): Tracks weekly COVID-19 positive tests and percentage rates from 1 April 2025 to 4 October 2026. The rate peaked at 7.3% in July 2025 and has stabilized at a low baseline, sitting at 2.2% at the far right.
•	Table 2: Displays a 4-week breakdown of SARS-CoV-2 notifications up to the week ending 04 October. Two red circles highlight specific data points for the final week: a test positivity rate of 2.2% and a total of 3 laboratories reporting. Total weekly PCR tests conducted hover around 9,500 to 10,500.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
USA: "Unknown virus leaves some Iowa patients sick for weeks" An unidentified illness is leaving patients in Des Moines, Iowa, sick for weeks “They’re hanging on to this bug for around a month,” says a nurse practitioner Symptoms keep returning, despite negative tests for COVID-19, flu and strep
An image from the CTV News website reporting on a medical mystery.
The headline reads, "Unknown virus leaves some Iowa patients sick for weeks," attributed to CNN. It lists a publication date of October 07, 2026.
The main photo shows a blurry view of a child in an orange shirt holding a tissue to their nose, sitting next to an adult in a grey sweater. In the background, a brown medical bottle labelled "ALCOHOL" sits on a counter, and a person's hand is visible holding a pen.
The caption below states: "An unidentified illness is stumping medical professionals and keeping patients sick for weeks on end in the Des Moines area. (KCCI via CNN Newsource)."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
One from the archives First Case of Human Infected with COVID-19 by a Cat Reported in Thailand “Given the scale of the COVID-19 pandemic, the virus's ability to jump between animal species... close contact between cats and humans, it is surprising that it has taken so long to confirm such a case”
dongascience.com
First Case of Human Infected with COVID-19 by a Cat Reported in Thailand
The first case of a human being infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19&middot;coronavirus) by a cat has been reported in Thailand. The international scientific journal Nature reported o
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
France: COVID-19 activity rising • New cases: 6,000 → 8,806 (+47%) • GP consultation rate: 9 → 13 per 100k (+44%) • COVID emergency visits: (+22%) • Samples: COVID 10% vs rhinovirus 40% • Actual case numbers likely higher Source: www.connexionfrance.com/news/covid-c... Archive: archive.li/vzl7x
A screenshot of a webpage from The Connexion, an online publication delivering "French news in English since 2002".
Headings and Subheadings
•	Main Title: Covid cases rise in France - doctors’ union calls for early vaccination
•	Subtitle: Campaign set to start next week as concerns also raised about syringe shortages
Central Image
•	A woman with blonde, curly hair sits on the left side of the frame wearing a blue surgical mask and a white t-shirt. Her left sleeve is rolled up.
•	A male healthcare worker stands on the right wearing a white lab coat, a white respirator mask, and blue medical gloves. He is holding a syringe and administering a vaccine into the woman's upper arm.
•	Caption below image: The autumn Covid and flu vaccination campaigns begin on October 13. Gil Cohen Magen/Shutterstock.
Metadata Footer
•	Author: Kyriaki Topalidou, Editorial Team - The Connexion (includes a small circular headshot of the author).
•	Timestamps: Published Wednesday, 07 October 2026 - 10:11. Modified Wednesday, 07 October 2026 - 13:57.
•	Social Sharing Icons: Small icons for Facebook, Email, and Print, alongside a button reading "Make us preferred on Google".
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
History’s most deadly plagues ranked – from Black Death, Spanish flu to COVID-19 • Black Death: 75–200M • Spanish Flu: 25–100M • Plague of Justinian: 15–100M • Smallpox: 25–56M • HIV/AIDS: ~45M • COVID-19: 7–38M • Third Plague: 12–15M • Cocoliztli: 5–15M • Antonine Plague: 5–10M • Cholera: 1.4–9M+
A screenshot of a news article from the Daily Star titled "History's most deadly plagues ranked – from Black Death, Spanish flu to Covid-19," updated on October 7, 2026.
The subheadline notes that a suspected Siberian lab-linked pneumonic plague outbreak and a 200-person quarantine have reignited interest in history's deadliest pandemics.
Below the text is a poignant photograph of young South African AIDS advocate Nkosi Johnson resting in a hospital bed with a nasal cannula, holding hands with his adoptive mother, Gail Johnson, who leans in close to look at him.
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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If you’re still wearing a mask, thank you. Please know you’re not alone. Many of us still mask, test and isolate when sick. Being the lone masker can be difficult, but your long term health is worth it. As a high risk, immunocompromised person… I see and appreciate you.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Hawaii: Influenza and COVID-19 activity rising • Flu positivity increased to 20.3% during Sept 23–30 • COVID-19 positivity 7.5% • Health officials urge precautions to reduce spread and protect vulnerable people.
hawaiinewsnow.com
Flu, COVID spreading in Hawaii: simple steps to stay healthy
Health officials encourage residents to take precautions against respiratory viruses, which include influenza and COVID-19, as cases remain active.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Public health under Trump and RFK Jr. — What could possibly go wrong? Source: x.com/theliamnissa...
A screenshot of a post on X (formerly Twitter) by the verified account Liam Nissan™ (@theliamnissan), posted at 11:45 PM on Oct 5, 2026, with 121.8K views.
The text of the post reads:
"Don't worry folks, the Trump administration people who brought back the measles, diarrhea lettuce, and unpasteurized milk are "monitoring" the Russian plague"
The user's profile picture shows a close-up, shadowed face of a man wearing dark sunglasses with a cigarette in his mouth.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Thailand: COVID cases down -26% last week Reported weekly cases: 🔸W30: 9,276 🔸W31: 7,938 🔸W32: 12,188 🔸W33: 11,913 🔸W34: 15,505 🔸W35: 15,409 🔸W36: 17,473 🔸W37: 15,973 🔸W38: 34,842 (data dump of backlog data) 🔸W39: 12,300 🔸W40: 9,066 (-26%) Source: dvis3.ddc.moph.go.th/t/DDC_CENTER...
An infographic titled "COVID-19 Situation Update" from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, current as of 5 October 2026.
The purple dashboard provides data on cases and deaths:
•	New Cases: +2,145 cases (2,023 imported, 122 local).
•	Cumulative Cases (since 1 Jan 2026): 190,512 cases.
•	New Deaths: +0 cases. Total deaths since Jan 2026 stand at 37.
•	Weekly Number of Cases: A line graph tracking weeks 2 to 40 shows a steep drop from a late-year peak near 30,000 cases down to 9,066 cases.
•	Top 5 Provinces: Bangkok leads significantly with 573 cases, followed by Chonburi (84), Nakhon Ratchasima (82), Nonthaburi (75), and Ubon Ratchathani (74).
•	Cases by Age Group: A horizontal bar chart shows the highest numbers in the 20–29 (474) and 30–39 (461) brackets.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
New Zealand COVID weekly update: 7 October 2026 28 September to 4 October 2026: 🔹New cases: 60 (-23.0%) 🔹Deaths: (data removed from dashboard) 15 September to 21 September 2026: 🔸Hospitalisations: 13 (+30.0%)⚠️ Source: healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/hea...
An interactive Microsoft Power BI dashboard titled "COVID-19 reporting dashboard" from Health New Zealand (Te Whatu Ora), current as of Sunday, October 4, 2026.
The dashboard features a dark blue theme with a large line graph in the center plotting cases from 2020 through late 2026, showing a massive initial peak in early 2022 followed by smaller subsequent waves and a flattened line by 2026.
Three primary metric boxes in the top right display overall case counts:
•	2.7M Reported Total since 01-01-20
•	270 Reported Last 30 Days (05-09-26 to 04-10-26)
•	60 Reported Last 7 Days (28-09-26 to 04-10-26)
A left-hand navigation sidebar includes buttons labelled Age, Ethnicity, District, Deprivation, and Definitions.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 29 Sep - 5 Oct 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 252 (-3.8%) 🔹Influenza: 2,737 (-12.6%) 🔹RSV: 300 (-9.0%) Hospitalisations: 🔸COVID: 25 (-48.9%) 🔸Influenza: 236 (+7.7%)⚠️ 🔸RSV: 21 (+16.6%)⚠️ Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...
An official Queensland Health data report detailing respiratory virus statistics extracted on 06 Oct 2026.
The text outlines hospitalization and diagnosis figures for three distinct viruses:
•	COVID-19: 25 people hospitalized (16% aged 65–74, 64% aged 75+). 252 people diagnosed in the last week (13% aged 65–74, 25% aged 75+).
•	Influenza: 236 people hospitalized (68% aged 65+). 2,737 people diagnosed in the last week (25% aged 65+).
•	Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): 21 people hospitalized (5% under 6 months old, 38% aged 6 months to less than 2 years). 300 people diagnosed in the last week (5% under 6 months old, 30% aged 6 months to under 2 years).
The document is cleanly formatted with dark text on a plain white background under the Queensland Government logo.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Sweden: Measles outbreak linked to music festival • Dozens of cases reported • Outbreak linked to Urkult Festival: 10,000 attendees • Just 10 measles cases in all of 2025 • Childhood MMR uptake: 97% in 2022 → ~93% now • Children make up a significant share of cases
vaccinestoday.eu
Measles outbreak in Sweden: most cases in unvaccinated children - VaccinesToday
European experts say combined MMR vaccine is the best way to stop epidemic
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
New paper: Long COVID exposes a huge blind spot in how governments define “security.” We respond quickly to sudden, visible crises, but seem to accept mass disability as normal, even while it puts growing pressure on healthcare, the workforce, the economy and society. Published: 28 September 2026
link.springer.com
The securitization of global slow-onset risks/threats: long COVID, a case study - Globalization and Health
This paper investigates why Long Covid, despite affecting millions globally and posing a serious threat to public health and economic stability, remains largely absent from contemporary security agend...
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
UK: COVID cases and hospitalisations surge in September • Cases: 1,374 → 4,589 (+230%) • Hospital admissions: 950 → 4,939 (+420%) • Hospital test positivity: 5.9% → 7% (+1.1%) • XFG: >50% of positive tests Cases are at their highest since October last year
A nurse in blue scrubs walks down a brightly lit hospital corridor, seen from behind. Other healthcare workers in scrubs and masks are visible further down the hallway, some standing near medical carts and equipment. The walls are white with blue protective trim and handrails. Above the image, a news headline reads, "What is the XFG Covid variant? Cases on rise as hospitalisations up more than 400% in a month," attributed to Rebecca Whittaker for The Independent, dated October 6, 2026.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
It takes a lot of mental strength to hold your ground when you’re the only masker around, especially when society has largely moved on. But I’d rather be a lone wolf and stand by what I believe is right for my health than follow the maskless herd just to fit in. #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp 😷
An image designed as an internet meme featuring a stylized animal graphic paired with bold commentary.
Visual Elements
•	Central Subject: A large, detailed grey wolf stands on a jagged rocky peak in a partial profile view. A white N95 respirator mask with fine geometric seams is fitted securely over its muzzle.
•	Background: A massive, dense herd of sheep blankets the lower valley floor. Behind them is a dramatic landscape of jagged, snow-capped mountains and a pine forest under a vibrant orange and yellow sunset.
•	Overlay Text: Large, heavily distressed white sans-serif capital letters frame the top of the scene, reading: "I'M A LONE WOLF IN A WORLD FILLED WITH MASKLESS SHEEP."
•	Watermark: The bottom left corner has small white text that reads "meme generator".
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Kids housebound or bedbound with Long COVID created superheroes inspired by their experiences with chronic illness and disability. Their heroes find strength in resting, asking for help and compassion. The characters now feature in a 72-page full-colour comic, Long Covid Superheroes. #LongCOVIDkids
thesicktimes.org
Kids with Long COVID co-created their own superhero comic book - The Sick Times
Long Covid Superheroes showcases the bravery of asking for help, resting, and being compassionate with yourself and others.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
"Russia has stepped up screenings of passengers arriving from Thailand due to a COVID-19 outbreak" Russians returning from Thailand reportedly face temperature checks before leaving planes amid a COVID surge. Thailand has recorded ~140,000 cases and 26 deaths in 2026, ~65,000 in the rainy season.
ua.news
Russia has stepped up screenings of passengers arriving from Thailand due to a COVID-19 ou
At Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, passengers arriving from Bangkok have their temperatures taken before they even exit the plane. These measures were implemented in response to a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Iran: "Hospitalizations Double as COVID-19 and Flu Cases Surge" 🔸Medical consultations: 6,520 → 9,684 (+49%) 🔸Hospitalisations: 131 → 260 (+98%) 🔸COVID positivity: 1.6% → 6.3% (+4.7%) 🔸Flu positivity: 3.9% in late September Source: iranwire.com/en/features/... Archive: archive.li/F3FdK
An image showing a news article screenshot from IranWire dated October 5, 2026, by reporter Hiva Bisarani.
Article Details
•	Headline: "Kurdistan Healthcare Crisis: Hospitalizations Double as COVID-19 and Flu Cases Surge"
•	Logo: The top features a dark square logo with three white triangles and the text IRANWIRE.
Image and Caption Details
A central photo shows a pharmacist reaching for medication boxes on a crowded pharmacy shelf.
•	Caption: "A pharmacist in Kurdistan states that restrictions on vaccine distribution and the cumbersome verification process for patients with special conditions have resulted in numerous visitors leaving pharmacies empty-handed every day without receiving a vaccine."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
USA: "New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak" 🔸"New York has reported 108 measles cases this year, including 92 since July 15 across 18 counties" 🔸"Neighboring Pennsylvania is battling a fast-spreading outbreak, with 977 cases and 5 deaths reported as of October 2"
An image showing a news article screenshot from CTV News dated October 05, 2026.
Article Details
•	Headline: "New York declares disaster emergency over measles outbreak"
•	Byline: By Reuters
•	Timestamp: Published October 05, 2026 at 4:36 p.m. EDT
Image Details
Below the headline is a photograph of New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaking at a microphone. She is positioned in front of a large, blurred golden background featuring "The Great Seal of the State of New York".
Photo Caption
A small caption underneath reads: "New York Governor Kathy Hochul speaks during a news conference, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)"
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
🧵US Weekly COVID update: Oct 5, 2026 🔸1 in 124 Actively Infectious 🔸396,000 Daily Infections 🔸2,890,000 Infections In The Past Week 🔸118,000,000 Infections in 2026 🔸145,000 to 580,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases 🔸700 to 1,300 Weekly Excess Deaths Source: pmc19.com
An image titled "COVID-19 Heat Map, Based on CDC Wastewater Data & Standard Levels," dated Oct 5, 2026 (data last updated Sep 26), by Michael Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA (@michael_hoerger) and pmc19.com. It features a color-coded map of the United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
Map Legend and Risk Tiers
•	Very Low (Light Blue): PMC Prevalence Estimate <0.9%
•	Low (Light Green): 1.2% (range 0.9-1.5%)
•	Moderate (Orange): 2.0% (range 1.5-2.4%)
•	High (Red): 2.9% (range 2.4-3.5%)
•	Very High (Magenta): >3.5%
Summary Text
The text states that the US has at least 36 states and territories with COVID outbreaks. It notes that while the apparent wave peak has passed, transmission remains high across much of the country. A listed breakdown of states with observed outbreaks includes Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, and South (text cuts off).
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Based on the provided image from the Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative (PMC) Model, here is the detailed alternative text description:
An informational graphic titled "National COVID-19 Estimates (U.S.)" dated October 5, 2026, with the source URL pmc19.com listed. The data is broken down into three main sections:
Infections
•	Proportion Actively Infectious: 1 in 124 (0.8%)
•	New Daily Infections: 396,000
•	Infections the Past Week: 2,890,000
•	Infections in 2026: 118,000,000
•	Cumulative Infections per Person: 5.44
Long COVID
•	Long COVID Cases Resulting from New Daily Infections: 20,000 to 79,000
•	Long COVID Cases Resulting from New Weekly Infections: 145,000 to 580,000
Excess Deaths
•	Excess Deaths Resulting from New Daily Infections: 100 to 170
•	Excess Deaths Resulting from New Weekly Infections: 700 to 1,300
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An image titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" from the PMC Model, dated Oct 5, 2026 (page 5). It shows a data table from pmc19.com detailing transmission statistics for U.S. states alphabetically from Alabama to Mississippi.
Table Columns:
•	State name
•	Standard CDC Level
•	Revised CDC Level (Downshifted)
•	PMC Estimate (% Actively Infectious)
•	Chances anyone is infectious in a room of 10, 25, 50, or 100 people
Key Highlights:
•	Highest Infection Rates: California (3.4%), Connecticut (4.6%), Guam (4.3%), Hawaii (6.7%), Massachusetts (4.5%), and Mississippi (2.8%) are highlighted in red or pink rows indicating high risk.
•	In Hawaii, the PMC estimate is 1 in 15 people actively infectious, with a >99% chance of someone being infectious in a room of 100 people.
Footnotes:
A note states that on August 14, 2026, the CDC revised descriptors downward without notice, a practice the author calls "bluewashing".
An image titled "COVID-19 State Prevalence Estimates" from the PMC Model, dated Oct 5, 2026 (page 6). This is part two of a data table from pmc19.com, listing U.S. jurisdictions alphabetically from Missouri to Wyoming.
Table Columns:
•	State name
•	Standard CDC Level
•	Revised CDC Level (Downshifted)
•	PMC Estimate (% Actively Infectious)
•	Chances anyone is infectious in a room of 10, 25, 50, or 100 people
Key Highlights:
•	Highest Infection Rates: Montana, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Texas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Washington are highlighted in red or pink rows indicating high risk.
•	Texas shows 1 in 19 (5.4%) actively infectious, with a >99% chance of an infectious person in a room of 100.
•	U.S. Virgin Islands shows 1 in 16 (6.2%) actively infectious, with a >99% chance in a room of 100.
Footnote:
Repeats the note about the CDC downshifting categorical risk descriptors on August 14, 2026.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"Brain Scans of 24 People With Long COVID Reveal Signs of Injury to Dopamine Neurons" A small Canadian study of 24 people with Long COVID found signs that dopamine-releasing neurons may be damaged. Those with bigger changes had worse memory, slower movement and less motivation.
sciencealert.com
Brain Scans of 24 People With Long COVID Reveal Signs of Injury to Dopamine Neurons
Scientists have discovered a distinct change in the brains of people with long COVID that might explain some of the illness's most debilitating symptoms.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Canada: "New data shows spike in COVID-19, cold symptoms as flu season arrives" - COVID-19 positivity: 3.8% - Influenza positivity: 3.7% - RSV positivity: 0.2% - Among 52 laboratory-confirmed respiratory viral outbreaks, 67.31% were associated with COVID-19 - Data through Sept. 26, 2026
A screenshot of an online article from the CP24 news website, featuring their white logo on a black background at the top. The bold main headline reads, "New data shows spike in COVID-19, cold symptoms as flu season arrives." The article is written by Christl Dabu and was published on October 02, 2026.
Below the text, a photograph captures a woman with long dark hair sitting at a cafe table, coughing or sneezing into her inner elbow. She is wearing a pink blazer over a green top, sitting in front of a white laptop and a ceramic mug. The background shows a softly blurred bakery counter with shelves and bottled drinks. The caption below notes that federal government data found an increase in COVID-19, influenza, cough, and fever cases as of late September 2026.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
UK: "NHS says 'don't do this' if you think you have Covid - cases on the rise" 🔸"People with COVID symptoms and a high temperature or feeling unwell should stay home" 🔸"If you decide to test and receive a positive result, adults should avoid others for 5 days and vulnerable people for 10 days"
A screenshot of an online article from The Mirror website, featuring the distinctive red rectangle logo at the top. The bold main headline reads, "NHS says 'don't do this' if you think you have Covid - cases on the rise." Below it, the subheading states, "People who think they have Covid have been given a reminder about what to do before seeking medical help."
The article is written by Ethan Evans, a GAU Writer, and is dated 04 Oct 2026. Below the text, a photograph shows a young woman lying on a grey couch under a heavy, textured cream-colored blanket. She appears sick, holding a white tissue in one hand and resting her other hand against her forehead with her eyes closed in discomfort. In the blurred foreground, a ceramic mug sits on a coffee table.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Six Allergic Conditions" COVID-19 infection was linked to an increased risk of 6 newly diagnosed allergic conditions: - Atopic dermatitis - Asthma - Food allergy - Rhinoconjunctivitis - Medication allergy - Urticaria Archive: archive.li/fUxiO
An article screenshot from the European Medical Journal (EMJ) website, featuring a large purple logo at the top. The bold main headline reads, "COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Six Allergic Conditions." Below the headline, the publication date is listed as 4 Oct 2026, categorized under a green "Allergy & Immunology" tag.
The main body of the image features a photograph of a woman with dark curly hair sitting indoors and blowing her nose into a white tissue. She is wearing a light blue denim jacket, looking down with her eyes closed, and appears to be suffering from allergy or cold symptoms. The background is a softly blurred room with muted curtains and a green houseplant.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
"The hidden harms of medical gaslighting" Fibromyalgia, Long COVID, endometriosis, chronic fatigue syndrome and autoimmune disorders put patients at higher risk of “medical gaslighting,” where genuine clinical concerns are dismissed or invalidated without proper medical evaluation.
 A screenshot of an online article from the American Psychological Association website. The large bold headline reads, "The hidden harms of medical gaslighting," with the subheading, "Researchers are leading efforts to better support patients with difficult-to-diagnose conditions." The piece is by Heather Stringer, dated October 1, 2026, and is tagged with three blue oval buttons: "Health Care," "Health Equity," and "Chronic Illness." Below the text, a photograph shows a Black woman with braids looking highly distressed and overwhelmed while talking on a smartphone. She has her eyes closed tightly and her left hand pressed against her forehead in frustration.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns, who tragically lost his 58-year-old mum and several family members to COVID-19 complications, continues advocating for vaccination. “I have asthma,” Towns said, highlighting his “high-risk status” while raising awareness of the non-mRNA NUVAXOVID vaccine.
A screenshot of a Forbes article titled "Karl-Anthony Towns Who Lost Mom To COVID-19 Talks Of Value Of Vaccine." The article is written by Bruce Y. Lee and shows a publication date from early October 2026. Below the headline, a photograph captures NBA player Karl-Anthony Towns sitting at a press conference microphone wearing a white New York Knicks jersey. He is looking forward with a serious expression against a blue backdrop covered in repeating logos for Chase and the New York Knicks. A caption below the photo identifies him as the Knicks center speaking at a recent Media Day.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
8-year-old Japanese idol trainee Hirata Runa “passed away peacefully” due to "myocarditis resulting from influenza,” just 5 days after performing in concert. Myocarditis is “inflammation of the heart muscle.” Source: people.com/8-year-old-p... Archive: archive.li/qQdHW
A screenshot of a digital article from People magazine reporting the tragic passing of an 8-year-old child.
The top portion features the bold blue "People" logo above a prominent headline reading: "8-Year-Old Pop Star Dies from Flu-Related Condition 5 Days After Performing in Concert." Below the headline, the text reads: "Japanese pop star Hirata Runa died on Sept. 25. By Escher Walcott. Published on October 3, 2026."
The main image features a young Asian girl named Hirata Runa, smiling brightly while posing on a paved city street lined with buildings and pedestrians in the background. She is wearing a vibrant, sparkly bright pink outfit consisting of a collared top and matching skirt. She has long dark hair in low pigtails with pink bows, a colourful translucent yellow backpack over her shoulder, and her arms are extended outward in a playful, energetic pose. The photo credit reads: "DP_HIRATALUNA8/X".
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
WHO Surveillance Dashboard 21 Sep 2026 – 27 Sep 2026 Latest SARS-CoV-2 Test Positivity Rates (Week 39) 🔸Spain: 25.90% 🔸Slovakia: 19.61% 🔸Lithuania: 17.17% 🔸Lebanon: 11.76% 🔸Luxembourg: 10.92% 🔸Portugal: 10.61% 🔸Cayman Islands: 8.11% 🔸France: 6.81% 🔸Austria: 6.61% 🔸Sri Lanka: 6.35% 🔸Poland: 6.19%
A digital screenshot of a World Health Organization (WHO) interactive data dashboard map.
The dashboard is titled "Integrated influenza and other respiratory viruses surveillance output" with a red sub-header reading "SARS-CoV-2 surveillance (from: Monday, September 21, 2026 to Sunday, September 27, 2026)".
The main feature is a stylized global map highlighting SARS-CoV-2 positive percentage distribution by country.
•	Most of the world (including North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia) is shaded in light pink (0% - 10%) or cream (Not reported/No denominator).
•	Spain stands out prominently in bright red, indicating a 21% - 30% positivity rate.
A colour-coded legend at the bottom defines percent positive ranges from 0% to over 30%, alongside categories for missing data.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"Spain reaches epidemic levels of respiratory infections due to rise in Covid-19 cases" 21 Sep - 27 Sep 2026 • Total ARIs: 478.2 / 100k • COVID Cases: 119.2 / 100k • COVID Positivity: 27.2% • COVID Hospitalisations: 1.7 / 100k • XFG Variant: 55% • Weekly Mortality (MoMo): 8,137 (7,705 expected)
surinenglish.com
Spain reaches epidemic levels of respiratory infections due to rise in Covid-19 cases | Sur in English
The number of cases of coronavirus, flu and bronchiolitis stands at 478, above the 400-case threshold that marks the start of an epidemic
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
UK: COVID Cases and Hospitalisations Rising in England 🔸Test positivity increasing from 5.9% to 7.0% and hospital admissions up nearly 50% 🔸London recorded the largest rise in COVID hospital admissions, up 79% 🔸More than half of positive tests were the XFG “Stratus” variant
 An image featuring a news headline and subheadline with an accompanying photograph.
The photograph shows a close-up, high-angle view of a person wearing bright blue disposable medical gloves holding an injection syringe or vial, while their other hand, also gloved, is placed on a person’s upper arm, preparing to administer a vaccine. The person receiving the injection is wearing a textured grey shirt.
Below the image, a news card includes the following text:
•	Headline: 'American Covid' strain sees resurgence in England as hospitalisations rise
•	Subheadline: Experts have said the rise in Covid-19 levels is not unusual, but have urged vulnerable people to get vaccinated
•	Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
USA: COVID-19 Trend Summary: October 2, 2026 As of September 30, 2026: 🔹19 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing 🔹8 states have infections declining or likely declining 🔹23 states show no change Source: www.cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
CDC map showing estimated COVID-19 epidemic trends across the U.S. as of September 30, 2026.
- 🟣 Growing: 19 states are growing or likely growing, with increases across parts of the Midwest, Northeast, Northwest and Alaska.
- 🟢 Declining: 8 states are declining or likely declining, particularly across the South and Southwest.
- ⚪ Not changing: 23 states have stable infection trends.
- ⚫ Not estimated: Some areas lack sufficient estimates.
- California, Texas and Florida show declining trends, while Wisconsin, Minnesota and parts of the Northeast show growth.
The CDC estimates trends by Health Service Area, so conditions can vary within individual states.
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
AUSTRALIA Weekly COVID Update: 2 October 2026 🔹QLD: ⬆️(+1.5%) 49 in hospital 🔹SA: ⬆️(+1.2%) 🔹NSW: ⬆️(+1.0%) 🔸ACT: ⬇️(-41.6%) 🔸TAS: ⬇️(-21.4%) 🔸VIC: ⬇️(-20.0%) 🔸WA: ⬇️(-7.7%) 38/day in hospital 🔹Aged Care: The government ended weekly reporting
An informational graphic titled "AUSTRALIAN Weekly COVID Update — 2 October 2026".
It features a dark blue table breaking down current COVID-19 metrics across Australian states and territories:
•	QLD: UP | +1.5% | Weekly update. 49 in hospital.
•	SA: UP | +1.2% | Weekly update.
•	NSW: UP | +1.0% | Weekly update. Positivity rate: 2.8%.
•	ACT: DOWN | -41.6% | Weekly update.
•	TAS: DOWN | -21.4% | Fortnightly update. Positivity rate: 0.7%.
•	VIC: DOWN | -20.0% | Fortnightly update. Positivity rate: 1.4%.
•	WA: DOWN | -7.7% | Weekly update. 38 per day in hospital. Positivity rate: 2.0%.
•	NT: Displays dashes. Notes state that COVID data is no longer published on the NT Health website.
•	Aged care: Displays dashes. Notes state the Australian Government no longer publishes weekly COVID-19 case data for Australian residential aged care facilities
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
South Australia Weekly Respiratory Update: 26 Sep to 2 Oct 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 80 (+1.2%) 🔹Flu: 1,345 (+46.6%)⚠️ 🔹RSV: 218 (-33.3%) 🔹Pertussis: 51 (+24.3%)⚠️ Reported deaths in 2026: 🔸COVID: 22 🔸Flu: 11 🔸RSV: 7 🔸Pertussis: <5 Source: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/conn...
A webpage screenshot of an official public health "Respiratory infections dashboard", published on Friday 2 October 2026.
Four blue navigation tabs at the top are labelled COVID-19, Influenza, RSV, and Pertussis, with the COVID-19 tab active.
Below, a "COVID-19" data table displays five key metrics for the reporting week:
•	New cases reported this week: 80
•	Cases year to date: 4,500
•	Cases in previous year to date: 9,739
•	Deaths year to date: 22
•	Deaths in previous year: 85
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Tasmania Respiratory Update: 2 October 2026 Week ending 27 September 2026 🔸COVID Positivity rate: 0.7% (-0.3%) 🔹COVID: 11 (-21.4%) 🔹Influenza A: 408 (+100.9%)⚠️ 🔹Influenza B: 7 (+133.3%)⚠️ 🔹RSV: 48 (-31.4%) Source: health.tas.gov.au/health-topic...
An official webpage screenshot titled "Weekly update - acute respiratory infection activity in Tasmania". It was published on Friday 2 October 2026 with data current to Sunday 27 September 2026.
The page features two simple data tables outlining disease transmission tiers:
•	Condition: "Acute Respiratory Illness" is listed at a Moderate current activity level.
•	Pathogen breakdown: COVID-19 is listed as Low, Influenza is listed as Moderate, and RSV is listed as Low.
Bullet points below explain that overall respiratory illness is moderate. It highlights that the recent rise in influenza is driven by increased circulation of influenza A(H1N1) alongside influenza A(H3N2), which remains the most prevalent strain since late 2025. Meanwhile, RSV activity is noted as low and decreasing.
A surveillance report section titled "1.2 Sentinel laboratory surveillance" from the Tasmanian Department of Health. It features "Table 3. PCR testing for respiratory pathogens, DSPL and RHH Pathology, Tasmania, week ending 27-Sep-26".
The table details test volumes, positive counts, and percent positivity for 10 pathogens. Notable data includes:
•	Influenza A: 1,596 tests, 408 positive tests, yielding a high 25.6% positivity.
•	Rhinovirus: 1,211 tests, 141 positive tests, yielding 11.6% positivity.
•	Metapneumovirus: 1,511 tests, 93 positive tests, yielding 6.2% positivity.
•	Parainfluenza: 1,511 tests, 85 positive tests, yielding 5.6% positivity.
•	RSV: 1,595 tests, 48 positive tests, yielding 3.0% positivity.
•	Adenovirus: 1,511 tests, 26 positive tests, yielding 1.7% positivity.
•	SARS-CoV-2: 1,596 tests, 11 positive tests, yielding a very low 0.7% positivity.
A surveillance report page titled "1.5 COVID-19 whole genome sequencing" from Tasmania, tracking data up to 13 September 2026.
The page features two stacked bar charts titled "Figure 14. Temporal trends in SARS-CoV-2 reporting groups identified through genomic surveillance in Tasmania, last 12 months to 13 Sep-26". The top chart tracks the absolute Count of sequenced samples, while the bottom chart tracks the Proportion (0.00 to 1.00) of variants.
A legend on the right lists Omicron sub-lineages, including BA.3.2, JN.1, KP.3.1.1, LP.0.1, NB.1.8.1, and XEC. The charts illustrate shifting dominance over the year. In the final weeks, dark purple and blue segments diminish as light purple and pink blocks expand. Text notes that in the four weeks to 13 September 2026, NB.1.8.1 related sub-lineages made up the largest proportion at 45% (10 of 22) of known cases, followed by BA.3.2 related sub-lineages at 41% (9 of 22).
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Western Australia weekly Virus Watch: 2 October 2026 Week ending 27 September 2026 🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.0% (-0.3%) 🔹Reported cases: 143 (-7.7%) 🔹Hospitalisation: 38 per day (+26.6%)⚠️ 🔹ICU: 7-day average is 1 (-50.0%) 🔸Influenza: 686 (-2.8%) 🔸RSV: 211 (-18.5%)
A surveillance report excerpt titled "Figure 15. COVID-19 notifications and test positivity by notification week, WA, 2024 to 2026 YTD".
The page features a dual-axis chart tracking Western Australia data from January 2024 to late September 2026. Blue vertical bars track the Number of COVID-19 notifications (left axis, 0 to 1000), while a black trend line tracks Percentage test positivity (right axis, 0.0% to 20.0%).
The chart shows two large seasonal waves peaking in mid-2024 and mid-2025. In contrast, 2026 exhibits a much flatter, lower baseline of activity. A slight rise is visible around August 2026, followed by a minor drop at the far right of the timeline. Introductory text above the chart notes: "While COVID-19 notifications decreased to 143 cases in the past week, viral activity remains at moderate level (Figure 15)."
A surveillance report page titled "Figure 16. 7-day average of COVID-19 cases currently in hospital or in ICU, WA, 2024 to 2026 YTD".
The page features a stacked column chart tracking hospitalizations in Western Australia from January 2024 to late September 2026. The vertical axis measures the 7-day average of COVID-19 hospitalised cases (0 to 250). Blue bars represent Hospitalised cases, while thin orange tips at the top of the bars represent Intensive care unit (ICU) admissions.
The chart mirrors previous viral waves, showing large hospitalization peaks over 200 in mid-2024 and around 150 in mid-2025, with a much lower baseline throughout 2026. Introductory text above the chart reads: "In the past week, currently hospitalised COVID-19 cases increased to 38 per day, while the 7-day average for cases currently in intensive care units is one (Figure 16)."
A surveillance report excerpt titled "Figure 17. SARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater and COVID-19 notification rate, Perth metropolitan area, WA, 2024 to 25 Sep 2026."
The page displays a dual-axis line chart tracking data from February 2024 to September 25, 2026. A dark blue line tracks the Wastewater genome copies per 50mL (left axis, 0 to 20,000), while a yellow line tracks the COVID-19 cases per 100,000 population (right axis, 0 to 15).
The lines closely mirror each other through major peaks in mid-2024 and mid-2025. In 2026, the trend stays lower, showing a moderate rise through July and August before declining slightly in September. Introductory text notes: "The SARS-CoV-2 concentration in wastewater from the Perth metropolitan area was stable in the past week but remained at moderate levels (Figure 17)."
A surveillance dashboard page titled "Figure 18. Distribution of SARS-CoV-2 variants in clinical samples (top) and metropolitan wastewater catchments (bottom), 01 Jan 2024 to 27 Sep 2026" for the Perth Metropolitan area.
The page displays two stacked 100% bar charts showing variant frequencies from April 2026 to September 2026. A bottom legend identifies dozens of variants, including KP.X, JN.1.X, and NB.1.8.X.
•	Clinical samples (top): Shows sporadic, blocky variant reporting over time due to low clinical sample volumes.
•	Wastewater samples (bottom): Shows a continuous, highly detailed weekly breakdown. A large light pink block representing variant NB.1.8.X grows rapidly from July onwards, dominating the chart by September.
Introductory text reads: "Genomic sequencing results indicated SARS-CoV-2 Omicron sub-lineage NB.1.8.X predominated in wastewater samples. NB.1.8.X has been identified in the majority of clinical samples tested in the past month."
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 2 October 2026 From 25 September to 1 October 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 14 (-41.6%) 🔹Influenza: 223 (-30.5%) 🔹RSV: 40 (-38.4%) Source: act.gov.au/open/respira...
An official report page titled "ACT Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report" prepared by the Health and Community Services Directorate (HCSD). The reporting period covers Friday 25 September 2026 to Thursday 01 October 2026.
The main feature is "Table 1: Notifications of COVID-19, influenza and RSV, ACT..." which breaks down cases by virus type and age group:
•	COVID-19: Shows 14 total cases for the current reporting period, a 2026 Total of 1,211, and a rate of 2.9 per 100,000. Age breakdown is excluded for privacy.
•	Influenza: Shows 223 total cases for the current reporting period and a 2026 Total of 3,182. By age, there are 77 cases (0-19), 96 cases (20-64), and 50 cases (65+).
•	RSV: Shows 40 total cases for the current reporting period and a 2026 Total of 2,229. By age, there are 16 cases (0-19), 19 cases (20-64), and 5 cases (65+).
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Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Canada: "The COVID-19 activity level in Canada is currently moderate" Last updated: October 1, 2026 🔺Alberta (high) 🔺British Columbia (high) 🔺Manitoba (high) 🔺Newfoundland and Labrador (high) 🔺Yukon (high) Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
 A webpage screenshot titled "National overview" from a Canadian public health dashboard, displaying data as of September 20, 2026.
The main feature is "Figure 1. Current wastewater COVID-19 viral levels in Canada", showing a map of Canada colour-coded by viral activity level. Territories in the north are shaded in grey dashed lines indicating "NA" (Not Available), while the visible provinces are shaded in varying shades of blue representing Moderate or Low levels. A blue circle in the top left indicates the overall status for Canada is Moderate.
Text below the map states the COVID-19 level in Canada is currently moderate. It notes that 44 sites submit wastewater samples, representing 31.1% of the population. Of those sites, 11 showed a high viral level, 13 showed a moderate viral level, 3 showed a low viral level, 13 had no detection, and 4 were not available.
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Dan O'Hara @skeuomorphology.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
The PCR positivity map is out. Adjusted national positivity in England is up to 9.3%. We're still waiting for this week's Scottish data. I'll update the thread when it's out. jamestindall.info/skeuomorphol... 1/6
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