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Layers of Protection: Vaccines + Masks + Ventilation + Filtration
Indoor Air Quality Standards
Masks in Healthcare and Aged Care
Aotearoa New Zealand Kikorangi
Pandemics | Typos
Layers of Protection: Vaccines + Masks + Ventilation + Filtration
Indoor Air Quality Standards
Masks in Healthcare and Aged Care
Aotearoa New Zealand Kikorangi
Pandemics | Typos
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This 7-minute video by @ukhadds.bsky.social should inspire every parent & teacher to ask their school board & local govt to track & improve indoor air quality in schools.
Why Clean Air in Schools is Important
youtu.be/CGjcvfTD5SQ
Why Clean Air in Schools is Important
youtu.be/CGjcvfTD5SQ
Why Clean Air in Schools is Important
YouTube video by Al Haddrell
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February 9, 2026 at 2:45 PM
This 7-minute video by @ukhadds.bsky.social should inspire every parent & teacher to ask their school board & local govt to track & improve indoor air quality in schools.
Why Clean Air in Schools is Important
youtu.be/CGjcvfTD5SQ
Why Clean Air in Schools is Important
youtu.be/CGjcvfTD5SQ
Excellent explainer of how to prevent airborne spread of viruses such as Covid and measles with masks, air purifiers and ventilation
An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
February 6, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Excellent explainer of how to prevent airborne spread of viruses such as Covid and measles with masks, air purifiers and ventilation
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An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
An airborne virus is a virus that can infect other people through unseen particles in the air, sometimes for hours after the sick person has left the area! Masks and clean, ventilated air can reduce the risk of getting sick from airborne viruses or infecting others.
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Yet more evidence that mandated clean air in schools is needed to combat predictable, recurring waves of within-school illness spread.
In New Zealand, individual school BoTs are not equipped or prepared to take this necessary step. It must be mandated and funded by govt.
#nzpol
@greens.org.nz
In New Zealand, individual school BoTs are not equipped or prepared to take this necessary step. It must be mandated and funded by govt.
#nzpol
@greens.org.nz
Our results indicate that extended periods spent in poorly ventilated classrooms may be a stronger driver of within-school transmission than individual contact rates.
February 5, 2026 at 11:17 PM
Yet more evidence that mandated clean air in schools is needed to combat predictable, recurring waves of within-school illness spread.
In New Zealand, individual school BoTs are not equipped or prepared to take this necessary step. It must be mandated and funded by govt.
#nzpol
@greens.org.nz
In New Zealand, individual school BoTs are not equipped or prepared to take this necessary step. It must be mandated and funded by govt.
#nzpol
@greens.org.nz
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Our results indicate that extended periods spent in poorly ventilated classrooms may be a stronger driver of within-school transmission than individual contact rates.
February 5, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Our results indicate that extended periods spent in poorly ventilated classrooms may be a stronger driver of within-school transmission than individual contact rates.
LP.8.1 vaccine availability
From 2 March 2026, the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 12+ will be updated from JN.1 to Comirnaty LP.8.1. The vaccine for children has already moved to LP.8.1 and the vaccine for infants will change during February.
www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-fun...
From 2 March 2026, the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 12+ will be updated from JN.1 to Comirnaty LP.8.1. The vaccine for children has already moved to LP.8.1 and the vaccine for infants will change during February.
www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-fun...
COVID-19 vaccines
Pharmac is responsible for the management of COVID-19 vaccines. This includes funding, procurement, and supply.
www.pharmac.govt.nz
February 5, 2026 at 1:29 AM
LP.8.1 vaccine availability
From 2 March 2026, the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 12+ will be updated from JN.1 to Comirnaty LP.8.1. The vaccine for children has already moved to LP.8.1 and the vaccine for infants will change during February.
www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-fun...
From 2 March 2026, the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 12+ will be updated from JN.1 to Comirnaty LP.8.1. The vaccine for children has already moved to LP.8.1 and the vaccine for infants will change during February.
www.pharmac.govt.nz/medicine-fun...
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This first probable case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy cow in Europe raises two points. First, it suggests that virus incursion is possible in the Dutch housing system, which differs from that in the southern U.S., where cows were first infectted. www.science.org/content/arti...
Bird flu antibodies found in cow in the Netherlands, a first outside of U.S.
Dead cat led to discovery, but officials stress no further spread of H5N1 has been detected
www.science.org
January 24, 2026 at 8:02 AM
This first probable case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a dairy cow in Europe raises two points. First, it suggests that virus incursion is possible in the Dutch housing system, which differs from that in the southern U.S., where cows were first infectted. www.science.org/content/arti...
Preprint: Long COVID, POTS, and LC-POTS are biochemically distinct diseases.
Their differences are encoded in post-translational modifications inside fibrinaloid microclot complexes; not in protein abundance.
🧵 by @resiapretorius.bsky.social
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Their differences are encoded in post-translational modifications inside fibrinaloid microclot complexes; not in protein abundance.
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@resiapretorius: 🧵 1/10 We are excited to share our preprint examining pre-pandemic POTS and Long COVID, using deep analysis of the insoluble microclot fraction of blood. Our study shows that the key ...
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December 31, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Preprint: Long COVID, POTS, and LC-POTS are biochemically distinct diseases.
Their differences are encoded in post-translational modifications inside fibrinaloid microclot complexes; not in protein abundance.
🧵 by @resiapretorius.bsky.social
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Their differences are encoded in post-translational modifications inside fibrinaloid microclot complexes; not in protein abundance.
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BA.3.2 now 13.0% in NZ wastewater
"Cicada" is making itself known in New Zealand with a big jump in the last fortnight.
BA.3.2 was below 1% in the fortnight to 30 November, increased to 11.7% week of 7 Dec and is now at 13.0%
Also present:
28% MC.10.2.1
24% PE.1.4
19% NB.1.8.1
16% XFG
"Cicada" is making itself known in New Zealand with a big jump in the last fortnight.
BA.3.2 was below 1% in the fortnight to 30 November, increased to 11.7% week of 7 Dec and is now at 13.0%
Also present:
28% MC.10.2.1
24% PE.1.4
19% NB.1.8.1
16% XFG
December 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
BA.3.2 now 13.0% in NZ wastewater
"Cicada" is making itself known in New Zealand with a big jump in the last fortnight.
BA.3.2 was below 1% in the fortnight to 30 November, increased to 11.7% week of 7 Dec and is now at 13.0%
Also present:
28% MC.10.2.1
24% PE.1.4
19% NB.1.8.1
16% XFG
"Cicada" is making itself known in New Zealand with a big jump in the last fortnight.
BA.3.2 was below 1% in the fortnight to 30 November, increased to 11.7% week of 7 Dec and is now at 13.0%
Also present:
28% MC.10.2.1
24% PE.1.4
19% NB.1.8.1
16% XFG
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Clean air for kids & staff in schools & daycares shouldn’t be controversial
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance:
bsky.app/profile/mama...
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance:
bsky.app/profile/mama...
Clean air for kids & staff in schools & daycares shouldn’t be controversial
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1297...
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance
preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1297...
Clean Indoor Air Toronto
cleanindoorairto.ca
December 23, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Clean air for kids & staff in schools & daycares shouldn’t be controversial
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance:
bsky.app/profile/mama...
No IAQ policy at any level of govt ensuring indoor air is clean & safe to breathe atm
Petition to Toronto Board of Health to direct TO Public Health to adopt Health🇨🇦's new IAQ Guidance:
bsky.app/profile/mama...
Long Covid’s long reach: Long Covid & ME/CFS are post-infectious chronic conditions that can change people’s lives and sense of identity.
"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
1/
December 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Long Covid’s long reach: Long Covid & ME/CFS are post-infectious chronic conditions that can change people’s lives and sense of identity.
"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
1/
"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
1/
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At present, there is no evidence of an increased hospitalization rate associated with BA.3.2 cases in Germany.
influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte…
influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte…
https://influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte…
December 19, 2025 at 11:45 PM
At present, there is no evidence of an increased hospitalization rate associated with BA.3.2 cases in Germany.
influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte…
influenza.rki.de/Wochenberichte…
Today’s WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition update is already out of date.
The TAG-CO-VAC recommends a monovalent LP.8.1 vaccine stating available data indicate BA.3.2 does not currently exhibit a clear fitness advantage over JN.1-derived variants
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The TAG-CO-VAC recommends a monovalent LP.8.1 vaccine stating available data indicate BA.3.2 does not currently exhibit a clear fitness advantage over JN.1-derived variants
1/
December 18, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Today’s WHO Technical Advisory Group on COVID-19 Vaccine Composition update is already out of date.
The TAG-CO-VAC recommends a monovalent LP.8.1 vaccine stating available data indicate BA.3.2 does not currently exhibit a clear fitness advantage over JN.1-derived variants
1/
The TAG-CO-VAC recommends a monovalent LP.8.1 vaccine stating available data indicate BA.3.2 does not currently exhibit a clear fitness advantage over JN.1-derived variants
1/
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🚨🧵by Zdenek Vrozina:
"COVID-19 is often described as an inflammatory disease.
But new research shows SARS-CoV-2 goes deeper.
It alters regulatory layers inside cells at the RNA level, weakening antiviral defense from within..."
Full 23-tweet 🧵
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"COVID-19 is often described as an inflammatory disease.
But new research shows SARS-CoV-2 goes deeper.
It alters regulatory layers inside cells at the RNA level, weakening antiviral defense from within..."
Full 23-tweet 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/20013...
December 18, 2025 at 8:50 PM
🚨🧵by Zdenek Vrozina:
"COVID-19 is often described as an inflammatory disease.
But new research shows SARS-CoV-2 goes deeper.
It alters regulatory layers inside cells at the RNA level, weakening antiviral defense from within..."
Full 23-tweet 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/20013...
"COVID-19 is often described as an inflammatory disease.
But new research shows SARS-CoV-2 goes deeper.
It alters regulatory layers inside cells at the RNA level, weakening antiviral defense from within..."
Full 23-tweet 🧵
threadreaderapp.com/thread/20013...
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'John Muir, co-founder of the Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation, a UK charity campaigning for the improvement of clean indoor air, said any investment in the devices was well worth the money'.
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
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There's a poll in this article - please vote.
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Education bosses ‘missing a trick’ by failing to roll out air cleaners in schools
Northern Ireland is “missing a trick” by not rolling out air cleaners across its school estate, an industry expert has said.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 18, 2025 at 10:04 AM
'John Muir, co-founder of the Corsi-Rosenthal Foundation, a UK charity campaigning for the improvement of clean indoor air, said any investment in the devices was well worth the money'.
There's a poll in this article - please vote.
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There's a poll in this article - please vote.
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Immunity theft: COVID infection may leave people more susceptible to other infections
"44 countries have seen tenfold increases in at least 13 infectious diseases compared with levels observed before the pandemic. One idea they discuss, known as "immunity theft," proposes that an episode of acute COVID may leave people more susceptible to other infections"
Source: archive.md/BLkpk
Source: archive.md/BLkpk
December 18, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Immunity theft: COVID infection may leave people more susceptible to other infections
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AFD Blog `The Lancet: The Threat of Another #Coronavirus Pandemic' afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
The Lancet: The Threat of Another Coronavirus Pandemic
#18,990 Although influenza A has historically been the cause of most major respiratory pandemics, three times between 2002 and 2020 we watch...
afludiary.blogspot.com
December 16, 2025 at 11:54 AM
AFD Blog `The Lancet: The Threat of Another #Coronavirus Pandemic' afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
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Current H5N1 avian influenza viruses replicate better in human respiratory tissues than a historic one, warranting "the urgency to prevent cross-species transmission to humans by controlling spillover events to mammals and limiting viral spread in farmed mammals." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
December 16, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Current H5N1 avian influenza viruses replicate better in human respiratory tissues than a historic one, warranting "the urgency to prevent cross-species transmission to humans by controlling spillover events to mammals and limiting viral spread in farmed mammals." www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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Fresh air is not a lifestyle preference or a comfort feature. It is one of the most effective public-health interventions we have. A century ago, this was already understood. Today, we continue to ignore it, even as COVID and Long COVID persist.
Read the full article: whn.global/fresh-air-sa...
Read the full article: whn.global/fresh-air-sa...
December 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Fresh air is not a lifestyle preference or a comfort feature. It is one of the most effective public-health interventions we have. A century ago, this was already understood. Today, we continue to ignore it, even as COVID and Long COVID persist.
Read the full article: whn.global/fresh-air-sa...
Read the full article: whn.global/fresh-air-sa...
First there was reduced wastewater surveillance for Covid and now the crowdsourced FluTracking survey is being discontinued
Min of Health has decided not to continue with the FluTracking survey each week from next year.
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
What a ridiculous decision. The cost savings must be minimal
What are our taxes actually used for if not things like public health?
December 16, 2025 at 3:55 AM
First there was reduced wastewater surveillance for Covid and now the crowdsourced FluTracking survey is being discontinued
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Nat Rev Neurol: The global threat of vaccine-preventable neurological diseases /
Felicia C Chow et al
go.nature.com/44uCylI
Felicia C Chow et al
go.nature.com/44uCylI
December 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Nat Rev Neurol: The global threat of vaccine-preventable neurological diseases /
Felicia C Chow et al
go.nature.com/44uCylI
Felicia C Chow et al
go.nature.com/44uCylI
New Zealand BA.3.2 “Cicada” wastewater update
Detected each week to date in November, but fell below 1% threshold in week to 23 Nov.
Detected in a few sampling sites. Not yet widespread.
NB.1.8.1 NImbus: 40.7%
PE.1.4: 18.0%
XFG Stratus: 16.0%
45% of population covered by ww testing.
Detected each week to date in November, but fell below 1% threshold in week to 23 Nov.
Detected in a few sampling sites. Not yet widespread.
NB.1.8.1 NImbus: 40.7%
PE.1.4: 18.0%
XFG Stratus: 16.0%
45% of population covered by ww testing.
www.poops.nz updated New Zealand COVID-19 wastewater surveillance, levels and variants.
December 12, 2025 at 8:18 PM
New Zealand BA.3.2 “Cicada” wastewater update
Detected each week to date in November, but fell below 1% threshold in week to 23 Nov.
Detected in a few sampling sites. Not yet widespread.
NB.1.8.1 NImbus: 40.7%
PE.1.4: 18.0%
XFG Stratus: 16.0%
45% of population covered by ww testing.
Detected each week to date in November, but fell below 1% threshold in week to 23 Nov.
Detected in a few sampling sites. Not yet widespread.
NB.1.8.1 NImbus: 40.7%
PE.1.4: 18.0%
XFG Stratus: 16.0%
45% of population covered by ww testing.
2025 Australia & New Zealand flu seasons prolonged due to influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (formerly J.2.4.1)
Australia had record numbers of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and an unusually long season stretching from May to November
NZ had a more moderate season but with a longer than usual tail
Australia had record numbers of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and an unusually long season stretching from May to November
NZ had a more moderate season but with a longer than usual tail
AFD Blog `Eurosurveillance: Extended influenza seasons in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 due to the emergence of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K viruses' @H3N2 afludiary.blogspot.com/2025/12/euro...
Eurosurveillance: Extended influenza seasons in Australia and New Zealand in 2025 due to the emergence of influenza A(H3N2) subclade K viruses
#18,985 Yesterday morning, in WHO DON: Seasonal influenza - Global situation , we took a side excursion to look at the most recent Austr...
afludiary.blogspot.com
December 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
2025 Australia & New Zealand flu seasons prolonged due to influenza A(H3N2) subclade K (formerly J.2.4.1)
Australia had record numbers of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and an unusually long season stretching from May to November
NZ had a more moderate season but with a longer than usual tail
Australia had record numbers of laboratory-confirmed flu cases and an unusually long season stretching from May to November
NZ had a more moderate season but with a longer than usual tail
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Huge reduction in ED and urgent care visits for children who received a 2024–2025 COVID vaccine.
If only Pharmac would get up to date with the science and offer vaccines and boosters for all age groups.
If only Pharmac would get up to date with the science and offer vaccines and boosters for all age groups.
MMWR: Effectiveness of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children in the United States — VISION, August 29, 2024–September 2, 2025
Stephanie A. Irving et al
bit.ly/48ylQnV
Stephanie A. Irving et al
bit.ly/48ylQnV
Effectiveness of 2024–2025 COVID-19 Vaccines in Children...
This report describes COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness among children ages 9 months to 17 years.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Huge reduction in ED and urgent care visits for children who received a 2024–2025 COVID vaccine.
If only Pharmac would get up to date with the science and offer vaccines and boosters for all age groups.
If only Pharmac would get up to date with the science and offer vaccines and boosters for all age groups.