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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 3h

(...) in limiting the spread of respiratory infections. Making prevention part of everyday life helps protect ourselves and our communities. #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention #DiseasePrevention

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 3h

Every infection avoided is one less illness to face and one less recovery to go through. Prevention is most effective when multiple protective measures work together. Masking, improving indoor air quality, testing, vaccination, and reducing exposure in shared spaces all play a role (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 15/10/2026

A suspected plague event in Irkutsk, Russia, highlights the importance of early response to airborne-transmissible and rapidly fatal diseases. The first hours and days can be critical in preventing further transmission and reducing the risk of an outbreak. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

(...) wearing well-fitting respirators, and supporting accessible prevention measures can help reduce transmission in everyday settings. Prevention should be built into our schools, workplaces, healthcare facilities, and shared spaces, not treated as a temporary response to surges.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

COVID-19 prevention shouldn't be limited to periods of increased transmission. COVID-19 continues to circulate year-round, making consistent prevention an important part of protecting individual and community health. Improving indoor air quality, (...)

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

(...) Taking steps to reduce COVID-19 infections remains important for protecting your long-term health. Learn more at whn.global. #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness #PublicHealth

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

Long COVID can develop even after a mild COVID-19 infection. Symptoms can persist or emerge weeks or months after the initial infection, including fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, and other health complications. Long COVID is not limited to those who experience severe illness. (...)

World Health Network (whn.global) graphic with a dark background, white text, and teal highlights. At the top: “World Health Network – Science for a safer, healthier world.”
Main message: “You can develop Long COVID even after a ‘mild’ case of COVID-19.”
Supporting text: “You do not have to be hospitalized or severely ill to develop lasting symptoms.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

(...) to connect with others, ask questions, and stay engaged in ongoing discussions about COVID-19 and public health. 📷 Every day at 5:00–5:25 PM US ET Visit whn.global/get-involved to register and join the conversation. #COVID19 #PublicHealth #COVID #COVIDIsStillHere #CovidIsNotOver

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

COVID-19 is still circulating. Lower public attention does not mean transmission has stopped. Staying informed, sharing reliable information, and continuing conversations about prevention and public health remain important. Join the World Health Network (WHN) Daily Call (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Healthcare should not a place where you pick up another infection. Strong infection prevention measures, including clean air, masking, and other layered protections, help keep patients, visitors, and healthcare workers safer. Prevention belongs in every setting, healthcare included.

Graphic from the World Health Network (whn.global) on a black background with blue and white text. Large text reads: “Healthcare should not be a place where you pick up another infection.” Below, smaller text reads: “Strong infection prevention measures help protect patients, visitors, and healthcare workers.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

October 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. (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

(...) including well-fitting respirators and vaccination, continue to matter. Watch the full Town Hall on our YouTube channel for the complete discussion: youtu.be/6MtOmsIGePE?... #COVID #COVID19 #COVIDIsNotOver #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness

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Town Hall: COVID-19 Update: Variants, Trends & What’s Next with Dr. Joe Eastman

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

COVID-19 continues to circulate, and the patterns we’re seeing are becoming increasingly regional. During our latest WHN Town Hall, Dr. Joe Eastman broke down current COVID-19 trends, emerging variants, what wastewater data is showing, and why layers of protection, (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

(...) Staying informed and using layers of protection can help reduce risk for both you and the people around you. Read the full COVID-19 information PDF at whn.global/out-of-the-h.... #COVID #COVID19 #COVIDIsntOver #LongCOVID #LongCOVIDAwareness

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

COVID-19 can still affect you, even if you’ve never had it or recovered without complications. Reinfection is possible, Long COVID can follow even a mild case, and an infection that feels manageable for one person can be much more serious for someone else. (...)

World Health Network graphic listing the first two reasons to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“1. You can still get sick.
Having never had COVID-19 doesn’t make you immune, and recovering from a previous infection doesn’t guarantee that you won’t get it again.
2. You can still develop Long COVID.
Even after a mild infection, some people experience lasting problems such as extreme tiredness, brain fog, headaches, breathing difficulties and sleep problems. You don’t necessarily have to be hospitalized before you can develop persistent symptoms. For some people, these symptoms can last for months or even years.”

World Health Network graphic listing reasons three and four to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“3. You can spread it to someone who is more vulnerable.
You might recover easily from COVID-19, but an older relative or someone with certain health conditions may not. What feels like a mild infection to you could become a serious illness for someone else.
4. Protecting yourself also protects the people around you.
You may be able to spread COVID-19 before you even realize you’re infected or before your symptoms become obvious. By the time you start feeling sick, you may have already passed it on to someone else. That’s why building safe habits matters.”

World Health Network graphic presenting the fifth reason to remain concerned about COVID-19. Text reads:
“5. Your next infection may not affect you the same way.
If you had COVID-19 before and recovered without major problems, that doesn’t mean every future infection will be mild. Your previous experience is not a guarantee of how your body will respond the next time.
For more information, read the full PDF on our website:
whn.global/out-of-the-headlines-not-out-of-existence”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Each COVID infection carries risk, and repeated infections can add to that risk over time. Reducing how often we get infected matters. Layered precautions like cleaner indoor air, well-fitting masks, vaccination, testing, and staying home when sick can all help reduce exposure (...)

World Health Network graphic on a dark background with green accents. Large text reads: “Immune systems are damaged by repeat COVID infections, not strengthened.” The word “damaged” is highlighted in green. Below, smaller text reads: “Repeated COVID infections can disrupt immune function, increase inflammation, and raise the risk of Long COVID.” WHN branding appears at the top: “whn.global” and “World Health Network — Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

(...) the spread of COVID-19. Prevention isn’t just a response to a surge. It’s how we help prevent the next one. #COVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #CovidIsNotOver #LongCOVID

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

We shouldn’t have to wait for a COVID surge to start protecting ourselves. Layered prevention helps reduce transmission before cases climb and hospitals become overwhelmed. Masking, cleaner indoor air, vaccination, testing, and staying home when sick all work together to reduce (...)

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

COVID-19 is surging again. Join World Health Network and Joe Eastman for a Town Hall exploring the latest data on the current surge, what it means, and practical steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect your community. Today, September 25 at 2 PM ET (...)

Town Hall: The Current COVID Surge. Friday, Sept. 25 | 2 PM ET. COVID-19 is surging again. Up to 1 in 10 people may be sick with COVID-19 at any given time. Join WHN and Joe Eastman for a timely Town Hall exploring the latest data on the current surge, what it means, and how you can reduce your risk and protect your community. Photo of Joe Eastman smiling and wearing sunglasses, with his name below.

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Prior infection doesn’t guarantee protection from getting COVID again. Reinfections can happen, and every new infection is another opportunity to develop Long COVID. Reducing the number of times we’re infected still matters. #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #CovidIsNotOver #CleanAir

World Health Network graphic on a black background with white and bright pink text. Large headline reads: “More exposure doesn’t equal better protection.” Supporting text reads: “Getting COVID doesn’t protect you from getting it again. Repeated COVID infections create repeated opportunities for developing Long COVID.” The top includes “whn.global” and the World Health Network tagline, “Science for a safer, healthier world.”

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

(...) templates, resources, and step-by-step guidance to help you contact your local health department, recognize what they’re doing well, and ask for stronger messaging where it’s needed. After you reach out, you can also submit your participation so your action is added to the campaign map. (...)

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

(...) health department is sharing strong, science-based infection prevention messaging, tag them in the comments so we can keep building this list. And if your health department could be doing more, WHN’s Health Department Outreach Campaign gives you the tools to speak up. We’ve created (...)

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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 · 22/09/2026

(...) infection and help protect their health and the health of those around them. #MaskUp #COVID19 #COVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention

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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 · 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 · 17/09/2026

(...) Cleaner air, ventilation, filtration, respirators, and improved infection prevention policies all matter. Patients should be able to seek care without leaving with a new illness. Healthcare includes preventing the next infection. #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety #LongCOVID

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

(...) Watch the full Team Leads conversation on our YouTube channel to learn more about the Science Content Team, its work, and what’s ahead: youtube.com/watch?v=IMSc... #PublicHealth #LongCOVID #COVID #COVID19 #CleanAir

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WHN Team Leads in 2026: Part 1

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

(...) make reliable information easier to understand and easier to act on. Looking ahead, the team hopes to expand its clean air work with more practical conversations around advocacy, including how communities can push for cleaner air in schools and other public spaces. (...)

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WHN Team Leads in 2026: Part 1

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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

(...) and avoid crowded or poorly ventilated indoor spaces when risk is high. Avoid Long COVID by avoiding COVID. #COVID #LongCOVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth

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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

(...) And because we spend so much of our time indoors, indoor air quality deserves more attention. Cleaner air can start with better ventilation, filtration, reducing indoor pollution sources, and using high-quality masks when needed. What you breathe matters, indoors and out.

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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 · 03/09/2026

(...) Understanding the risks is part of protecting ourselves and each other. Share this to help replace COVID myths with the facts. #LongCOVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #HealthEducation #COVID

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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 · 02/09/2026

(...) for clear, evidence-based public health guidance. Small actions add up, especially when more people get involved. Learn how to participate: whn.global/health-depar... #COVID #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention

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

(...) These everyday actions help protect you and the people around you. Prevention works best when we all do our part. #PublicHealth #CleanAir #Masking #COVID #COVID19

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