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#COVID19 re-infection doubles risk of long COVID in kids, young adults, data reveal
The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific #longCOVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue
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The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific #longCOVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
April 2, 2025 at 6:27 PM
#COVID19 re-infection doubles risk of long COVID in kids, young adults, data reveal
The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific #longCOVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
The second infection was also tied to a 50% or greater increase in several specific #longCOVID conditions, including myocarditis and fatigue
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
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New Yorkers, have you called your NY State Senator and Assemblymember yet today? #NoNYMaskBan
NY Governor Hochul is trying to pass a mask ban in State Budget!
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
April 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
New Yorkers, have you called your NY State Senator and Assemblymember yet today? #NoNYMaskBan
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⚠️ NY's budget is late. Legislators are still debating if it should include anti-mask legislation.
✅ We can win this, but it's go time NOW!
📞 Call your reps by 5PM today! If you called before, call again.
👥 Tell a friend to do the same!
Call Script Tool: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
#NoNYMaskBan
✅ We can win this, but it's go time NOW!
📞 Call your reps by 5PM today! If you called before, call again.
👥 Tell a friend to do the same!
Call Script Tool: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
#NoNYMaskBan
April 2, 2025 at 8:02 PM
⚠️ NY's budget is late. Legislators are still debating if it should include anti-mask legislation.
✅ We can win this, but it's go time NOW!
📞 Call your reps by 5PM today! If you called before, call again.
👥 Tell a friend to do the same!
Call Script Tool: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
#NoNYMaskBan
✅ We can win this, but it's go time NOW!
📞 Call your reps by 5PM today! If you called before, call again.
👥 Tell a friend to do the same!
Call Script Tool: bit.ly/no-mask-ban
#NoNYMaskBan
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We strongly urge Governor Hochul to end her pursuit of a mask ban.
Lawbreakers will continue to mask their faces with or without a ban while disabled New Yorkers will suffer if there is one.
http://bit.ly/3RnMaHJ
@kathyhochul.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
Lawbreakers will continue to mask their faces with or without a ban while disabled New Yorkers will suffer if there is one.
http://bit.ly/3RnMaHJ
@kathyhochul.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
We strongly urge Governor Hochul to end her pursuit of a mask ban.
Lawbreakers will continue to mask their faces with or without a ban while disabled New Yorkers will suffer if there is one.
http://bit.ly/3RnMaHJ
@kathyhochul.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
Lawbreakers will continue to mask their faces with or without a ban while disabled New Yorkers will suffer if there is one.
http://bit.ly/3RnMaHJ
@kathyhochul.bsky.social @speakercarlheastie.bsky.social @leaderasc.bsky.social
Attention New York!
NY Governor Hochul is trying to pass a mask ban in State Budget!
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
March 28, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Attention New York!
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NY Governor Hochul is trying to pass a mask ban in State Budget!
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
March 28, 2025 at 2:17 PM
NY Governor Hochul is trying to pass a mask ban in State Budget!
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
Please call your NY Senator & Assemblymember, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Governor Hochul & urge them to reject any mask ban & anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! #NoNYMaskBan
covidadvocacyny.org/stopmaskbanny
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Budget deadline is approaching, and we need all hands on deck. Can you send our call tool to 3 friends today? Bonus points if they're in upstate NY! #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/ma...
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/ma...
March 28, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Budget deadline is approaching, and we need all hands on deck. Can you send our call tool to 3 friends today? Bonus points if they're in upstate NY! #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/ma...
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/ma...
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Trump administration axes COVID funding for state, community health departments
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to health departments for COVID-19 response.
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Photo: Virginia Guard Public Affairs / Flickr cc
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to health departments for COVID-19 response.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Virginia Guard Public Affairs / Flickr cc
March 27, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Trump administration axes COVID funding for state, community health departments
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to health departments for COVID-19 response.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Virginia Guard Public Affairs / Flickr cc
The CDC is terminating $11.4 billion in grants and contracts awarded to health departments for COVID-19 response.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/c...
Photo: Virginia Guard Public Affairs / Flickr cc
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Here’s the thing about mask bans and medical exemptions.
Even if you believe the police won’t harass folks for masking (which is a position of privilege as they WILL harass marginalized people)… bans embolden anti-maskers & they become more aggressive.
They put vulnerable people in danger:
Even if you believe the police won’t harass folks for masking (which is a position of privilege as they WILL harass marginalized people)… bans embolden anti-maskers & they become more aggressive.
They put vulnerable people in danger:
‘Scared to put on my mask’: Cancer patient says she was intentionally coughed on in spat over mask
The Republican-led state House passed a bill Tuesday that would adjust exceptions to the state law governing masks. The bill is awaiting a decision by Gov. Roy Cooper.
www.wral.com
March 22, 2025 at 5:27 AM
Here’s the thing about mask bans and medical exemptions.
Even if you believe the police won’t harass folks for masking (which is a position of privilege as they WILL harass marginalized people)… bans embolden anti-maskers & they become more aggressive.
They put vulnerable people in danger:
Even if you believe the police won’t harass folks for masking (which is a position of privilege as they WILL harass marginalized people)… bans embolden anti-maskers & they become more aggressive.
They put vulnerable people in danger:
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TOMORROW! Join us on Wednesday, 3/26, in flooding the phone lines against mask bans in NY! Phone banks hosted by @nyclu.org , @bendthearc.bsky.social, and more at the link.
bit.ly/3-26-action
#NoNYMaskBan
bit.ly/3-26-action
#NoNYMaskBan
March 25, 2025 at 2:12 PM
TOMORROW! Join us on Wednesday, 3/26, in flooding the phone lines against mask bans in NY! Phone banks hosted by @nyclu.org , @bendthearc.bsky.social, and more at the link.
bit.ly/3-26-action
#NoNYMaskBan
bit.ly/3-26-action
#NoNYMaskBan
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URGENT ACTION ITEM:
The Senate version of Maryland’s anti-mask bill is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the judiciary committee. NOW THROUGH 6 PM (Mon., Feb. 24), we have an opportunity to submit testimony on the bill.
Instructions 👇
nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/deadline-t...
The Senate version of Maryland’s anti-mask bill is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the judiciary committee. NOW THROUGH 6 PM (Mon., Feb. 24), we have an opportunity to submit testimony on the bill.
Instructions 👇
nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/deadline-t...
DEADLINE TONIGHT, 6 PM: Submit testimony against the anti-mask bill, SB 0709 (Remote or in-person)
It’s urgent to submit testimony to help stop Maryland’s dangerous mask criminalization bills (SB 0709/HB1081)! Deadline is 6:00 PM on Mon. Feb. 24, 2025 [EASTERN STANDARD TIME].
nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com
February 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
URGENT ACTION ITEM:
The Senate version of Maryland’s anti-mask bill is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the judiciary committee. NOW THROUGH 6 PM (Mon., Feb. 24), we have an opportunity to submit testimony on the bill.
Instructions 👇
nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/deadline-t...
The Senate version of Maryland’s anti-mask bill is scheduled for a hearing on Wednesday (Feb. 26) in the judiciary committee. NOW THROUGH 6 PM (Mon., Feb. 24), we have an opportunity to submit testimony on the bill.
Instructions 👇
nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/deadline-t...
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The Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing is live now.
The mask criminalization bill (SB0709) is bill 7 out of 9 on the schedule. We will try to provide an update when SB0709 is coming up next.
You can watch a livestream of the hearing on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJn...
The mask criminalization bill (SB0709) is bill 7 out of 9 on the schedule. We will try to provide an update when SB0709 is coming up next.
You can watch a livestream of the hearing on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJn...
JPR Committee Session, 2/26/2025
YouTube video by MGA - JPR
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February 26, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing is live now.
The mask criminalization bill (SB0709) is bill 7 out of 9 on the schedule. We will try to provide an update when SB0709 is coming up next.
You can watch a livestream of the hearing on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJn...
The mask criminalization bill (SB0709) is bill 7 out of 9 on the schedule. We will try to provide an update when SB0709 is coming up next.
You can watch a livestream of the hearing on YouTube 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnJn...
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SCOOP: Trump administration has been evaluating the costs of destroying or disposing of tens of millions of coronavirus tests that would otherwise be provided free to Americans. My story w/ Carolyn Y. Johnson.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and has been considering destroying 160 million tests.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
SCOOP: Trump administration has been evaluating the costs of destroying or disposing of tens of millions of coronavirus tests that would otherwise be provided free to Americans. My story w/ Carolyn Y. Johnson.
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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This paragraph from @washingtonpost.com's reporting on Trump potentially ending free COVID tests is factually incorrect.
According to CDC wastewater data, COVID levels are currently HIGH.
COVID still causes serious illness and death for too many. People still need free tests!
According to CDC wastewater data, COVID levels are currently HIGH.
COVID still causes serious illness and death for too many. People still need free tests!
February 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
This paragraph from @washingtonpost.com's reporting on Trump potentially ending free COVID tests is factually incorrect.
According to CDC wastewater data, COVID levels are currently HIGH.
COVID still causes serious illness and death for too many. People still need free tests!
According to CDC wastewater data, COVID levels are currently HIGH.
COVID still causes serious illness and death for too many. People still need free tests!
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This is outrageous. US should not destroy $500 million in COVID tests!
Hundreds of people in the US are still dying every week from COVID.
People are still getting COVID and then Long COVID and other serious health issues from COVID.
COVID wastewater is high.
COVID is not over.
wapo.st/42VLGQh
Hundreds of people in the US are still dying every week from COVID.
People are still getting COVID and then Long COVID and other serious health issues from COVID.
COVID wastewater is high.
COVID is not over.
wapo.st/42VLGQh
U.S. weighs destroying $500 million in stockpiled covid tests
The government is reviewing proposals to shut down the program that ships free covid tests to American households and is considering destroying 160 million tests.
wapo.st
February 18, 2025 at 11:51 PM
This is outrageous. US should not destroy $500 million in COVID tests!
Hundreds of people in the US are still dying every week from COVID.
People are still getting COVID and then Long COVID and other serious health issues from COVID.
COVID wastewater is high.
COVID is not over.
wapo.st/42VLGQh
Hundreds of people in the US are still dying every week from COVID.
People are still getting COVID and then Long COVID and other serious health issues from COVID.
COVID wastewater is high.
COVID is not over.
wapo.st/42VLGQh
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Some orgs to support @jews4maskrights.bsky.social @covidadvocacy.bsky.social @longcovidjustice.bsky.social and maskbloc.org
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
February 13, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Some orgs to support @jews4maskrights.bsky.social @covidadvocacy.bsky.social @longcovidjustice.bsky.social and maskbloc.org
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📲 ACTION NEED: Md's mask criminalization bill will be read in the House judiciary committee TODAY at 11 a.m. We are urging everyone to call and email the bill sponsors ASAP!
Find scripts here: nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/oppose-mas...
Find scripts here: nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/oppose-mas...
February 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
📲 ACTION NEED: Md's mask criminalization bill will be read in the House judiciary committee TODAY at 11 a.m. We are urging everyone to call and email the bill sponsors ASAP!
Find scripts here: nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/oppose-mas...
Find scripts here: nomaskbanmaryland.substack.com/p/oppose-mas...
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Is the updated NY mask ban any better? Not really, but it pretends to be. With useless carveouts & a focus on “intent,” it invites bias & puts mask-wearers at risk.
Our post explains why the Masked Harassment Bill fails to protect anyone. #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/wh...
Our post explains why the Masked Harassment Bill fails to protect anyone. #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/wh...
'Masked Harassment' Bill: How New York’s Mask Ban Invites Misuse & Bias — Jews for Mask Rights
New York’s updated mask ban promises safety through exceptions, but critics warn its reliance on subjective intent invites biased enforcement. Opponents argue it risks harming marginalized groups whil...
www.jewsformaskrights.com
February 4, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Is the updated NY mask ban any better? Not really, but it pretends to be. With useless carveouts & a focus on “intent,” it invites bias & puts mask-wearers at risk.
Our post explains why the Masked Harassment Bill fails to protect anyone. #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/wh...
Our post explains why the Masked Harassment Bill fails to protect anyone. #NoNYMaskBan
www.jewsformaskrights.com/resources/wh...
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There’s also the issue of public perception.
Anti mask sentiment is a problem and people have been harassed, assaulted, spit on & more just for wearing a mask.
When you pass a mask ban, even with a medical exemption, you reinforce the notion that masking is “wrong”.
It emboldens anti-maskers:
Anti mask sentiment is a problem and people have been harassed, assaulted, spit on & more just for wearing a mask.
When you pass a mask ban, even with a medical exemption, you reinforce the notion that masking is “wrong”.
It emboldens anti-maskers:
‘Scared to put on my mask’: Cancer patient says she was intentionally coughed on in spat over mask
The Republican-led state House passed a bill Tuesday that would adjust exceptions to the state law governing masks. The bill is awaiting a decision by Gov. Roy Cooper.
www.wral.com
February 9, 2025 at 4:51 AM
There’s also the issue of public perception.
Anti mask sentiment is a problem and people have been harassed, assaulted, spit on & more just for wearing a mask.
When you pass a mask ban, even with a medical exemption, you reinforce the notion that masking is “wrong”.
It emboldens anti-maskers:
Anti mask sentiment is a problem and people have been harassed, assaulted, spit on & more just for wearing a mask.
When you pass a mask ban, even with a medical exemption, you reinforce the notion that masking is “wrong”.
It emboldens anti-maskers:
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Maryland!
Mask ban goes to the floor at 1pm!
See:
bit.ly/StopMaskBans “Maryland” section to take action!
@togetherwemask.bsky.social (Shout-out for the great resource: MD, IL, UT, IN, TX, NJ, NY, NC, Chicago, LA, St Louis, Louisville KY--so many places; check out their fantastic work!!!)
Mask ban goes to the floor at 1pm!
See:
bit.ly/StopMaskBans “Maryland” section to take action!
@togetherwemask.bsky.social (Shout-out for the great resource: MD, IL, UT, IN, TX, NJ, NY, NC, Chicago, LA, St Louis, Louisville KY--so many places; check out their fantastic work!!!)
#StopMaskBans.docx
Take Action Together to Defend Our Human Right to Mask Protection. Link to This Doc bit.ly/StopMaskBans Letter Campaign on Action Network bit.ly/3XLuhqG Table of Contents Link to This Doc bit...
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February 18, 2025 at 5:36 AM
Maryland!
Mask ban goes to the floor at 1pm!
See:
bit.ly/StopMaskBans “Maryland” section to take action!
@togetherwemask.bsky.social (Shout-out for the great resource: MD, IL, UT, IN, TX, NJ, NY, NC, Chicago, LA, St Louis, Louisville KY--so many places; check out their fantastic work!!!)
Mask ban goes to the floor at 1pm!
See:
bit.ly/StopMaskBans “Maryland” section to take action!
@togetherwemask.bsky.social (Shout-out for the great resource: MD, IL, UT, IN, TX, NJ, NY, NC, Chicago, LA, St Louis, Louisville KY--so many places; check out their fantastic work!!!)
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Maryland Dept. of Health asks for universal masking as respiratory protection from viruses. @wypr.bsky.social bit.ly/WYPR_Mask2025 Yet, Democratic state delegates want to ban masks.🧵
#StopMaskBans
#StopMaskBans
February 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
Maryland Dept. of Health asks for universal masking as respiratory protection from viruses. @wypr.bsky.social bit.ly/WYPR_Mask2025 Yet, Democratic state delegates want to ban masks.🧵
#StopMaskBans
#StopMaskBans
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Here's a link with the info, help us sink this crap- masks4md.carrd.co?fbclid=IwY2x...
February 17, 2025 at 11:32 PM
Here's a link with the info, help us sink this crap- masks4md.carrd.co?fbclid=IwY2x...
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"A mask ban is ludicrous & dangerous. Any person should have the right to wear a mask without repercussions for their own health or the health of others.” Kiebpoli Calnek, writer/director, posed for @msjulieslam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica’s national #StopMaskBans campaign.
February 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
"A mask ban is ludicrous & dangerous. Any person should have the right to wear a mask without repercussions for their own health or the health of others.” Kiebpoli Calnek, writer/director, posed for @msjulieslam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica’s national #StopMaskBans campaign.
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RAPID RESPONSE ACTION CALL TONIGHT: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
February 17, 2025 at 9:41 PM
RAPID RESPONSE ACTION CALL TONIGHT: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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"The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday ordered federal prosecutors to turn over examples of cases in recent years in which defendants were charged with committing crimes inside a federal building while wearing a face mask, according to an email seen by Reuters." 👀
www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
US Justice Dept demands data on criminal cases involving mask-wearing defendants
The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday ordered federal prosecutors to turn over examples of cases in recent years in which defendants were charged with committing crimes inside a federal building whi...
www.yahoo.com
February 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
"The U.S. Justice Department on Thursday ordered federal prosecutors to turn over examples of cases in recent years in which defendants were charged with committing crimes inside a federal building while wearing a face mask, according to an email seen by Reuters." 👀
www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...
www.yahoo.com/news/us-just...