Cathy Farrow
@cathyfarrow.bsky.social
Interests: Gerontology, Global Health, Science, COVID. I love cats. I block the ‘f’ word.
Located in the Central Okanagan area of B.C. Canada.
Located in the Central Okanagan area of B.C. Canada.
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The Department of Homeland Security says it’s surging more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota.
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s surging more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota.
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s surging more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota.
www.huffpost.com
January 12, 2026 at 9:40 PM
The Department of Homeland Security says it’s surging more than 2,000 immigration officers into Minnesota.
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Long COVID is best described as a cluster of overlapping symptoms rather than one single condition, according to a review of 64 studies from 20 countries covering 2.4 million people.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Study outlines recurring symptom clusters that define long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Long COVID is best described as a cluster of overlapping symptoms rather than one single condition, according to a review of 64 studies from 20 countries covering 2.4 million people.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
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The highest rate on record.
It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward.
abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...
It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward.
abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...
Flu-like illness activity now at highest rate on record, new CDC data shows
Flu activity is continuing to climb across the U.S. as hospitalizations rise, updated data from the CDC shows.
abcnews.go.com
January 6, 2026 at 12:08 PM
The highest rate on record.
It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward.
abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...
It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward.
abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...
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Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved by Limiting Air Pollution
In a reversal, the agency plans to calculate only the cost to industry when setting pollution limits, and not the monetary value of saving human lives, documents show.
nyti.ms
January 12, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Breaking News: The EPA will stop considering lives saved when setting pollution limits and instead calculate only the cost to businesses.
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Florida's lieutenant governor jumps into crowded GOP governor race
Florida's lieutenant governor jumps into crowded GOP governor race
Collins will try to position himself as a conservative warrior and heir apparent of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, even though DeSantis has declined to endorse him.
dlvr.it
January 12, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Florida's lieutenant governor jumps into crowded GOP governor race
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BREAKING: Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon, saying it tried to punish him for warning troops about illegal orders.
Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly has sued the Pentagon over attempts to punish him for his warnings about illegal orders.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 7:20 PM
BREAKING: Democratic Senator Mark Kelly is suing the Pentagon, saying it tried to punish him for warning troops about illegal orders.
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Our letter to the World Health Org. urging WHO to declare surgical masks obsolete and recommend N95/FFP2-3 respirators in healthcare, prompted coverage today in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @fastlerner.bsky.social @joho.bsky.social
Face masks ‘inadequate’ and should be swapped for respirators, WHO is advised
Experts are urging guideline changes on what health professionals should wear to protect against flu-like illnesses including Covid
www.theguardian.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Our letter to the World Health Org. urging WHO to declare surgical masks obsolete and recommend N95/FFP2-3 respirators in healthcare, prompted coverage today in The Guardian. www.theguardian.com/global-devel... @gregggonsalves.bsky.social @fastlerner.bsky.social @joho.bsky.social
Changes could be coming to short-term rentals in rural parts of the Central Okanagan www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
Changes could be coming to short-term rentals in rural parts of the Central Okanagan
The RDCO is looking to overhaul rules for Airbnbs and VRBOs in rural electoral areas—and they want your input.
www.castanet.net
January 12, 2026 at 9:38 PM
Changes could be coming to short-term rentals in rural parts of the Central Okanagan www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna...
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If you're wondering how the medical community can ignore a disease that causes all of the damage laid out in the thread below, take note of the fact that continuing medical education processes are so outdated and ineffectual that many can't even recognize #longCOVID when they get it themselves.
January 12, 2026 at 7:04 PM
If you're wondering how the medical community can ignore a disease that causes all of the damage laid out in the thread below, take note of the fact that continuing medical education processes are so outdated and ineffectual that many can't even recognize #longCOVID when they get it themselves.
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590,000 People paid $499.00 for these “Trump” Gold cellphones…
No one has yet received it…
Even though it was reported to begin shipping in August of 2025!…
Oh, and you can find the same phone available on TEMU…
For $45.00!!…
Surely we can win this fight.
No one has yet received it…
Even though it was reported to begin shipping in August of 2025!…
Oh, and you can find the same phone available on TEMU…
For $45.00!!…
Surely we can win this fight.
January 12, 2026 at 7:18 PM
590,000 People paid $499.00 for these “Trump” Gold cellphones…
No one has yet received it…
Even though it was reported to begin shipping in August of 2025!…
Oh, and you can find the same phone available on TEMU…
For $45.00!!…
Surely we can win this fight.
No one has yet received it…
Even though it was reported to begin shipping in August of 2025!…
Oh, and you can find the same phone available on TEMU…
For $45.00!!…
Surely we can win this fight.
Police seek suspects in theft of 8 luxury cars from Oakville, Ont., dealership www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
Police seek suspects in theft of 8 luxury cars from Oakville, Ont., dealership
Police west of Toronto say they are looking for suspects after eight high-end vehicles were stolen in an overnight break-in at an Oakville, Ont., leasing business.
www.castanet.net
January 12, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Police seek suspects in theft of 8 luxury cars from Oakville, Ont., dealership www.castanet.net/news/Canada/...
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'Long COVID symptom clusters that could reshape patient care'
'By analyzing millions of patients worldwide, researchers reveal consistent patterns in Long COVID symptoms, offering clinicians a clearer roadmap for diagnosis, referral, and tailored treatment.'
www.news-medical.net/news/2026011...
'By analyzing millions of patients worldwide, researchers reveal consistent patterns in Long COVID symptoms, offering clinicians a clearer roadmap for diagnosis, referral, and tailored treatment.'
www.news-medical.net/news/2026011...
Long COVID symptom clusters that could reshape patient care
A systematic review of Long COVID identifies symptom clusters, highlighting fatigue and proposing a management framework for personalized treatment strategies.
www.news-medical.net
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
'Long COVID symptom clusters that could reshape patient care'
'By analyzing millions of patients worldwide, researchers reveal consistent patterns in Long COVID symptoms, offering clinicians a clearer roadmap for diagnosis, referral, and tailored treatment.'
www.news-medical.net/news/2026011...
'By analyzing millions of patients worldwide, researchers reveal consistent patterns in Long COVID symptoms, offering clinicians a clearer roadmap for diagnosis, referral, and tailored treatment.'
www.news-medical.net/news/2026011...
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7/7 This isn't about wrapping kids in bubble wrap.
It is about using the vantage point of the emergency room to eliminate preventable disasters.
A small adjustment today can stop a siren from wailing tomorrow.
The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/advice/...
It is about using the vantage point of the emergency room to eliminate preventable disasters.
A small adjustment today can stop a siren from wailing tomorrow.
The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/advice/...
As an ER doc and a mom, here are five things I don’t let my kids do because the risks are too high
Trampolines, sleepovers and smartphones top the list of things to avoid for your kids
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
7/7 This isn't about wrapping kids in bubble wrap.
It is about using the vantage point of the emergency room to eliminate preventable disasters.
A small adjustment today can stop a siren from wailing tomorrow.
The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/advice/...
It is about using the vantage point of the emergency room to eliminate preventable disasters.
A small adjustment today can stop a siren from wailing tomorrow.
The Globe and Mail
www.theglobeandmail.com/life/advice/...
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6/7 Finally, no smartphones. The mental health crisis in the ER is visible and acute.
Unrestricted access is linked to soaring rates of anxiety. Instead, the family uses shared devices and a landline.
The goal is to delay the high-risk digital world until maturity catches up.
Unrestricted access is linked to soaring rates of anxiety. Instead, the family uses shared devices and a landline.
The goal is to delay the high-risk digital world until maturity catches up.
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
6/7 Finally, no smartphones. The mental health crisis in the ER is visible and acute.
Unrestricted access is linked to soaring rates of anxiety. Instead, the family uses shared devices and a landline.
The goal is to delay the high-risk digital world until maturity catches up.
Unrestricted access is linked to soaring rates of anxiety. Instead, the family uses shared devices and a landline.
The goal is to delay the high-risk digital world until maturity catches up.
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1/7
🇨🇦 🩺 THE 5 THINGS AN ER DOC FORBIDS 🩺 🇨🇦
A birthday party can turn into a nightmare in seconds. She has spent her career treating children who were "just having fun" when physics took over.
Dr. Shazma Mithani reports...
#Parenting #ChildSafety #ER #EmergencyRooms
🇨🇦 🩺 THE 5 THINGS AN ER DOC FORBIDS 🩺 🇨🇦
A birthday party can turn into a nightmare in seconds. She has spent her career treating children who were "just having fun" when physics took over.
Dr. Shazma Mithani reports...
#Parenting #ChildSafety #ER #EmergencyRooms
January 12, 2026 at 7:17 PM
1/7
🇨🇦 🩺 THE 5 THINGS AN ER DOC FORBIDS 🩺 🇨🇦
A birthday party can turn into a nightmare in seconds. She has spent her career treating children who were "just having fun" when physics took over.
Dr. Shazma Mithani reports...
#Parenting #ChildSafety #ER #EmergencyRooms
🇨🇦 🩺 THE 5 THINGS AN ER DOC FORBIDS 🩺 🇨🇦
A birthday party can turn into a nightmare in seconds. She has spent her career treating children who were "just having fun" when physics took over.
Dr. Shazma Mithani reports...
#Parenting #ChildSafety #ER #EmergencyRooms
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Three key players in the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters scandal may not testify at the upcoming public inquiry because they no longer live in Manitoba and are beyond the commission’s power of subpoena, according to an interim report released Monday from inquiry commissioner Garth Smorang.
Three figures central to police HQ inquiry don’t live in Manitoba, can’t be compelled to testify: commissioner
Three key players in the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters scandal may not testify at the upcoming public inquiry because they no longer live in Manitoba and are beyond the commission’s power of subpoena, according to an interim report released Monday from inquiry commissioner Garth Smorang.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
Three key players in the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters scandal may not testify at the upcoming public inquiry because they no longer live in Manitoba and are beyond the commission’s power of subpoena, according to an interim report released Monday from inquiry commissioner Garth Smorang.
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Moldovan President Maia Sandu says she would support unification with Romania if a referendum were held: “It’s becoming increasingly hard for Moldova to survive as a democracy and resist Russia, and the global situation is very dangerous.”
January 12, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Moldovan President Maia Sandu says she would support unification with Romania if a referendum were held: “It’s becoming increasingly hard for Moldova to survive as a democracy and resist Russia, and the global situation is very dangerous.”
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"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions — or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said. https://to.pbs.org/4jI4s46
WATCH: Powell vows to stand firm against 'unprecedented' Trump administration indictment threats
“This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions -- or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.”
www.pbs.org
January 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"This is about whether the Fed will be able to continue to set interest rates based on evidence and economic conditions — or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation," Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said. https://to.pbs.org/4jI4s46
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Now? He's always been an idiot 🙄
January 12, 2026 at 6:53 PM
Now? He's always been an idiot 🙄
