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We need to clean the air in all classrooms! #CleanAirForAll #CleanAirInSchools
Graphic titles Long term Cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 Infection in Children. the Need for Monitoring. To assess systolic and diastolic cardiac function in children post COVID-19 infection. Methods - population Group 1 Post Covid-19 N=137 bs Group 2 Healthy Controls N=79. Evaluation 3-12 months post COVID-19 infection. Long Covid surgery Echocariography Global longitudinal strain (GLS) lipid profile Serum intracellulat adhesion molecule -1. Results 23.6% in Group 1 reported Long Covid symptoms. GLS post covid-19 group -23.6% to -17.8%. GLS healthy controls group -25% to -20.2%. Take home message Covid-19 may leave silent cardiac footprints in children. Findings of reduced GLS highlight the importance of continued cardiovascular monitoring, even in asymptomatic cases Highlights Our research focusses on the long-term cardiac effects of COVID-19 and children. Children with a history of COVID-19 infection showed a persistent reduction and left ventricle global longitudinal strain (GLS) indicating subclinical myocardial disfunction despite normal conventional echocardiographic findings. The reduction in GLS was most evident in children with moderate to severe COVID-19 underscoring a severity-dependent relationship between acute infection and post infectious myocardial changes. This subtle but measurable impairment suggests that SARS-Cov-2 may have persisting effects on cardiac function in paediatric patients even in the absence of overt heart disease.
January 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
And clean the air with hepa filters!
Hand washing tips 1. Wash your hands 2. Then put on an N95+Mask! 3. Make sure it is on tightly! 4. That’s right. Keep it tight! 5. Good. Good. Very Good! 6. That’s it! 7. Well done! You did it!
December 18, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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It’s not inevitable that we get sick over the holidays! We can take steps to keep each other safe. Wear a well fitting respirator mask like n95, kn95, kf94 or better starting now! Use hepa filters to clean the air. Open the windows!
thewhn.bsky.social World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Dec 1
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world. Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network. Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
December 7, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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If you’re in Nova Scotia, ask me about our mask bloc or @calhrm.bsky.social !!!!
weeboss.bsky.social wee boss @weeboss.bsky.social · Dec 3
in case you’re not familiar, mask blocs will often have a variety of types/sizes/colors and will do handoffs, drop offs, or mail you masks! and often tests too!
for free! 🤩

get in touch with your local to give or get support 👍🏼
itsbabs.bsky.social babs ✨ @itsbabs.bsky.social · Dec 3
and reader, if you don’t know where to start, check the qt for some brands that i like, and
if you’re looking for free masks near you (or you want to donate free masks), try these resources:
maskbloc.org
covidactionmap.org
December 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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Just because you stopped masking doesn’t mean you can’t start again! 😷 💙 Save money and avoid viruses by shopping at Donate A Mask’s Black Friday sale, starting November 24. 🛍

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#BlackFriday #BlackFridaySale #StillMasking #StillCoviding
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November 21, 2025 at 11:15 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Are you planning a gathering in HRM this holiday season? Why not add a layer of protection from airborne viruses?! Book a CR box (or more depending on size of venue & # of people) for your event.
Clean air library HRM. Fill out the form to borrow an air purifier for your event. Light blue and pink back ground. Letters in white. QR code in right bottom corner.
November 20, 2025 at 9:28 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
We have the tools! Respirator masks + hepa filters provide layers of protection!
moriartylab.bsky.social Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · Nov 10
Canadian COVID Forecast Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025

NOVA SCOTIA

VERY HIGH [no change]

About 1 of every 93 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 8.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.3 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.3 x higher
-Deaths: 16.8 x higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Nov 8 - Nov 21, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Nova Scotia's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [no change] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 12.7 About 1 of every 93 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 18,200-25,200 What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada? Waste water, infections: HIGH; 8.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.3X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.3X higher Deaths: SEVERE; 16.8X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Who is HIGH RISK? People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca
November 12, 2025 at 1:17 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Cleaning the air helps reduce the risk of catching airborne viruses such as measles & Covid. We can help! If you live in HRM, we are here to help you make your next event safer through filtration.
November 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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If you're doing things to reduce illness, tell people! Borrowing air purifiers from @calhrm.bsky.social ? Let people know! Does the venue have amazing ventilation? Make it public! Will windows be open? Reducing attendance numbers? Requiring masks? Providing rapid tests? Tell us! /3
November 8, 2025 at 10:44 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Past time to clean the air in all shared indoor public spaces, especially schools & medical settings!! The best way to avoid long COVID is to avoid infection in the first place.
September 25, 2025 at 7:31 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Please share this upcoming event! #cleanair #covidisnotover #covidisairborne
PC fan Corsi-Rosenthal box workshop. Learn how to make a DIY air purifier and bring one home for free! Registration required Monday, September 29, 6 PM to 8 PM. 2482 Maynard St., Halifax. Priority registration for groups that organize events. mask required. QR code in the right lower corner, clean air library HRM logo in right bottom corner.
September 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
It’s easy to make your event safer with these lightweight, portable hepa filters that are available through our lending library. #CleanAIr #calhrm #covidisnotover
July 7, 2025 at 12:36 AM
calhrm.bsky.social
This is the way! Clean Air Clubs around the world help folks make their events safer & more inclusive. If you'd like to learn how hepa filters can help clean the air for your event, reach out to your local clean air club/library. #cleanair #inclusivity #calhrm
cropped image of a post on x from Clean Air Club Chicago. Air-purified, mask required show in Chicago. Star Student at Susan's Applehole, pic by Skretts. shows folks wearing respirator masks, dancing & socializing. Clean Air Library HRM. Fill out the form to borrow an air purifier for your event? QR code in right corner. Bubble letters. Pink and blue background
June 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Masking & Cleaning the air are more important than ever!

www.bps.org.uk/psychologist...
Stuck in the middle with masking | BPS
Dr Sean Mullen is 'playing the long game in a short-sighted age'.
www.bps.org.uk
June 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Did you know…

You can still borrow CO2 monitors from libraries in Nova Scotia?

www.halifaxpubliclibraries.ca/catalogue

Scan the QR code pictured to book CR boxes for your next event.
Clean Air Library HRM Fill out the form to borrow an air purifier for your event. QR code in lower right corner. Background is blue and purple
May 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
Cal HRM CR boxes in the wild! Political drag event held recently at the Seahorse, and of course Mask4Mask Queers was there to provide free quality masks for this mask mandatory event. Two CR Boxes in the main room, with another in the back change room for the performers. You can book boxes for your
April 29, 2025 at 4:10 PM
calhrm.bsky.social
We are excited to announce the launch of Clean Air Library HRM!

Clean Air Library lends free air purifiers to community members hosting events. Let us help you make your gatherings safer and more accessible.

Go to the link in our bio to learn more or to request a rental. Current pick-up locations
White text with a pink background reads: Clean Air Library HRM. Fill out the form to borrow an air purifier for your event! There is a QR code in the right bottom corner. The background is soft blues, pinks, and purples. A PC- fan Corsi-Rosenthal box with six fans, made out of pressed wood and white furnice filters sitting on a hardwood floor
April 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM