Cat in the Hat
@catinthehat.bsky.social
Mum • Lover of nature and clean, fresh air • Passionate about science • “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”
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Many countries dealt with Covid 19 very effectively. The UK pursued the wrong strategies and failed miserably, with hundreds of thousands of deaths. Rather than learn the obvious lessons, the plan is to pretend there is no solution, and bestow honours on the architects of our negligent disaster.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Many countries dealt with Covid 19 very effectively. The UK pursued the wrong strategies and failed miserably, with hundreds of thousands of deaths. Rather than learn the obvious lessons, the plan is to pretend there is no solution, and bestow honours on the architects of our negligent disaster.
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UK response these days to problems: "we give up in advance".
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 10:13 AM
UK response these days to problems: "we give up in advance".
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wow. so, let’s not even try, then! /s
how about we automatically use respirator masks when there’s an airborne pandemic, and improve the air quality controls of all buildings NOW?
how about we automatically use respirator masks when there’s an airborne pandemic, and improve the air quality controls of all buildings NOW?
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 6:09 AM
wow. so, let’s not even try, then! /s
how about we automatically use respirator masks when there’s an airborne pandemic, and improve the air quality controls of all buildings NOW?
how about we automatically use respirator masks when there’s an airborne pandemic, and improve the air quality controls of all buildings NOW?
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The GBD libertarians declare victory
December 7, 2025 at 6:05 AM
The GBD libertarians declare victory
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Since they've no intention of halting the spread of the current pandemic it's hardly surprising they would care about a future one.
Thankfully, our friends at CATA are on the case and have issued an open letter to the Chair of the Covid Inquiry (Baroness Hallett) raising the alarm that the NHS appear to think “it would be a waste of public health resources & capacity” to even attempt to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus…
December 7, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Since they've no intention of halting the spread of the current pandemic it's hardly surprising they would care about a future one.
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Remember when I said that the decision to simply ignore the fact that COVID was still spreading then opened a can of worms of public health crisis and governments are now mishandling multiple old and new pathogens?
This is exactly the type of thing I was talking about.
This is exactly the type of thing I was talking about.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Remember when I said that the decision to simply ignore the fact that COVID was still spreading then opened a can of worms of public health crisis and governments are now mishandling multiple old and new pathogens?
This is exactly the type of thing I was talking about.
This is exactly the type of thing I was talking about.
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This is incredible
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 4:55 AM
This is incredible
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Not quite sure what "public health resources" are supposed to be used for, if not attempts to ensure public health.
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Make no mistake, this is also clearly Australia's attitude.
#COVID
#SARS-CoV-2
#Pandemic
We are on our own.
🤷🏽♀️
Make no mistake, this is also clearly Australia's attitude.
#COVID
#SARS-CoV-2
#Pandemic
We are on our own.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 4:51 AM
Not quite sure what "public health resources" are supposed to be used for, if not attempts to ensure public health.
🤷🏽♀️
Make no mistake, this is also clearly Australia's attitude.
#COVID
#SARS-CoV-2
#Pandemic
We are on our own.
🤷🏽♀️
Make no mistake, this is also clearly Australia's attitude.
#COVID
#SARS-CoV-2
#Pandemic
We are on our own.
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Well.
Certainly not with that attitude.
Certainly not with that attitude.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Well.
Certainly not with that attitude.
Certainly not with that attitude.
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A gigantic What the heck moment!
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 7, 2025 at 1:55 AM
A gigantic What the heck moment!
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“You do you“ policy outcomes are working out great.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 6, 2025 at 4:20 PM
“You do you“ policy outcomes are working out great.
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NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 5, 2025 at 7:41 PM
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"What, are we supposed to go 'round stripping the handles of *all* the neighbourhood pumps? Are we to invest *millions* in pipes and pumps to keep sewage and drinking water separate? Preposterous! No, I'm afraid cholera is here to stay."
~ Bizarro John Snow
~ Bizarro John Snow
December 5, 2025 at 5:16 PM
"What, are we supposed to go 'round stripping the handles of *all* the neighbourhood pumps? Are we to invest *millions* in pipes and pumps to keep sewage and drinking water separate? Preposterous! No, I'm afraid cholera is here to stay."
~ Bizarro John Snow
~ Bizarro John Snow
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In case you were wondering how far the "it's not airborne aerosol transmission" denial in healthcare would go.
Let's not forget asymptomatic transmission, something that terrifies them so much it's rarely ever mentioned.
Let's not forget asymptomatic transmission, something that terrifies them so much it's rarely ever mentioned.
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
In case you were wondering how far the "it's not airborne aerosol transmission" denial in healthcare would go.
Let's not forget asymptomatic transmission, something that terrifies them so much it's rarely ever mentioned.
Let's not forget asymptomatic transmission, something that terrifies them so much it's rarely ever mentioned.
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NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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🚨🚨🧵by @catinthehat.bsky.social on Twitter about the trends regarding % of adults in the US & UK who...
Full 🎯🧵 (10 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19922...
#Covid #LongCovid #Workforce #Disability
Full 🎯🧵 (10 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19922...
#Covid #LongCovid #Workforce #Disability
November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
🚨🚨🧵by @catinthehat.bsky.social on Twitter about the trends regarding % of adults in the US & UK who...
Full 🎯🧵 (10 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19922...
#Covid #LongCovid #Workforce #Disability
Full 🎯🧵 (10 tweets):
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19922...
#Covid #LongCovid #Workforce #Disability
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
December 5, 2025 at 12:55 PM
NHS England: “It will not be possible to halt the spread of a new pandemic virus, and it would be a waste of public health resources and capacity to attempt to do so.”
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
This has got to be one of the most 🤯 things I’ve ever seen written down in an official document.
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Document from NHS England which basically says when there is another Pandemic we can’t be bothered to protect you, it’s too costly. We are on our own folks. H/T @catinthehat.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Document from NHS England which basically says when there is another Pandemic we can’t be bothered to protect you, it’s too costly. We are on our own folks. H/T @catinthehat.bsky.social
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This is actually real.
It’s the result of neofascist evisceration of the basic state function to serve the public interest and work for the collective good.
Covid contrarians were always political operatives working toward this exact goal.
via @catinthehat.bsky.social
It’s the result of neofascist evisceration of the basic state function to serve the public interest and work for the collective good.
Covid contrarians were always political operatives working toward this exact goal.
via @catinthehat.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 4:39 AM
This is actually real.
It’s the result of neofascist evisceration of the basic state function to serve the public interest and work for the collective good.
Covid contrarians were always political operatives working toward this exact goal.
via @catinthehat.bsky.social
It’s the result of neofascist evisceration of the basic state function to serve the public interest and work for the collective good.
Covid contrarians were always political operatives working toward this exact goal.
via @catinthehat.bsky.social
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So why is there no public health messaging about this ongoing #pandemic? That #COVID is caused by a fully airborne virus that can infect and disable anyone at any age, vaxxed or not?
I'll tell you why. Because politics. Because capitalism.
#disability #healthcare #MillionsMissing #MECFS #maskup
I'll tell you why. Because politics. Because capitalism.
#disability #healthcare #MillionsMissing #MECFS #maskup
[27 Jun 2025] @DrTedros at WHO media briefing:
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
September 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
So why is there no public health messaging about this ongoing #pandemic? That #COVID is caused by a fully airborne virus that can infect and disable anyone at any age, vaxxed or not?
I'll tell you why. Because politics. Because capitalism.
#disability #healthcare #MillionsMissing #MECFS #maskup
I'll tell you why. Because politics. Because capitalism.
#disability #healthcare #MillionsMissing #MECFS #maskup
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👏🎩 H/T @catinthehat.bsky.social !
Healthy Air People:
Time to rally around Montenegro 👏😷🪽
Better Schools = Better Kids = Better Future for Everyone 💫
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Healthy Air People:
Time to rally around Montenegro 👏😷🪽
Better Schools = Better Kids = Better Future for Everyone 💫
🪟💨🥰
(📽 1/2)
September 27, 2025 at 1:58 AM
👏🎩 H/T @catinthehat.bsky.social !
Healthy Air People:
Time to rally around Montenegro 👏😷🪽
Better Schools = Better Kids = Better Future for Everyone 💫
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Healthy Air People:
Time to rally around Montenegro 👏😷🪽
Better Schools = Better Kids = Better Future for Everyone 💫
🪟💨🥰
(📽 1/2)
Eligibility for an NHS Covid booster has been HUGELY restricted this Autumn.
Studies show that both acute & long-term impacts of Covid are substantially WORSE than flu on almost every measure.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
So why are the government offering so much LESS protection for Covid?
Studies show that both acute & long-term impacts of Covid are substantially WORSE than flu on almost every measure.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
So why are the government offering so much LESS protection for Covid?
October 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Eligibility for an NHS Covid booster has been HUGELY restricted this Autumn.
Studies show that both acute & long-term impacts of Covid are substantially WORSE than flu on almost every measure.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
So why are the government offering so much LESS protection for Covid?
Studies show that both acute & long-term impacts of Covid are substantially WORSE than flu on almost every measure.
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
So why are the government offering so much LESS protection for Covid?
[27 Jun 2025] @DrTedros at WHO media briefing:
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
June 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
[27 Jun 2025] @DrTedros at WHO media briefing:
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
“We cannot talk about COVID-19 in the past tense. Although the crisis has passed, the virus remains.
It continues to evolve, it continues to kill, and millions of people continue to live with post COVID-19 condition or long COVID.”
This is your regular reminder that COVID is *not* seasonal.
Many of the biggest waves in previous years have fallen in the summer…
…and, as we head into summer once more, there are definite signs of an uptick.
Will this become another full-blown wave? Only time will tell…
Many of the biggest waves in previous years have fallen in the summer…
…and, as we head into summer once more, there are definite signs of an uptick.
Will this become another full-blown wave? Only time will tell…
June 24, 2025 at 10:35 AM
This is your regular reminder that COVID is *not* seasonal.
Many of the biggest waves in previous years have fallen in the summer…
…and, as we head into summer once more, there are definite signs of an uptick.
Will this become another full-blown wave? Only time will tell…
Many of the biggest waves in previous years have fallen in the summer…
…and, as we head into summer once more, there are definite signs of an uptick.
Will this become another full-blown wave? Only time will tell…
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Our friend Ondine was a powerful advocate for all with #LongCovid.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
June 19, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Our friend Ondine was a powerful advocate for all with #LongCovid.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.
Working with her in various arenas was a privilege, including with the NHS Long Covid Taskforce, Covid Inquiry, with Parliamentarians & policy makers. She spoke truth to power & championed the hidden. We miss you.