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violetblue.bsky.social
Wow, I was just notified that The Covid Safety Handbook got an incredible BookLife Prize 2025 review and is advancing to the next round (quarter-finals)! 10 out of 10 for prose!!!

Here's what they wrote:

booklife.com/project/the-...
The Covid Safety Handbook: Staying Safe In An Unsafe World by Violet Blue | BookLife
An eyes-wide-open look at how we got here--entering the 6th year of a pandemic that continues to infect, disable, and kill people of all ages and backgrounds--why so many are so invested in pretending...
booklife.com
February 9, 2026 at 12:07 AM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(SF) Fri., Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m.: "Love Birds Mask-erade Ball," hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. KN95+ masks required. Covid+flu rapid testing required. Dancing, photo booth, free hand-made mask chains, more. Snacks available (outdoors only).
More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/love-b...
Alt-text courtesy of SF Disability Cultural Center: "Image Description: On a galaxy background, heading reads “Love Birds MASK-erade Ball Hosted by King LOTUS Boy + Taipei." Inside a heart, three multicolored birds snuggle close together and wear KN95 masks with moon-and-star mask chain accessories. All details in above caption. DCC and Disability Visibility Project logos at bottom."
February 6, 2026 at 8:17 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
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February 6, 2026 at 8:14 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Online/Oakland) February mask-required workshops/dance classes from Supernova/Danny. Masks required & provided.
More details:
linktr.ee/supernova_me...
www.instagram.com/p/DUOQ8z4FGqj/
Flyer reads: “All in-person events are mask required & provided.” Under that, additional text reads, “February Offerings,” with additional text listing events and dates are listed underneath. There’s a photo of dance instructor Supernova on the right; they are wearing multicolored clothes.
February 5, 2026 at 3:21 AM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
1/ (SF) Weds., 2/4, 1-4 p.m.: Zine-making with Liz Henry at @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required indoors. (Note: it specifies snacks will be served; @sfdcc.bsky.social didn't respond to queries about whether the snacks are outdoors only, or if not, how that interfaces w/ the mask requirement.) [cont.]
February 4, 2026 at 2:57 AM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(SF) Fri., Feb. 13, 6-9 p.m.: "Love Birds Mask-erade Ball," hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required. Covid+flu rapid testing required. Dancing, photo booth, free hand-made mask chains, more. Snacks available (outdoors only).
More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/love-b...
Love Birds: Mask-erade Ball – Disability Cultural Center
disabilityculturalcenter.org
February 2, 2026 at 11:38 PM
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guinesspig.bsky.social
Wondering how we got where we are today?

'Health supremacism is at root a fascist doctrine.'

If you decided to unmask because you believed Covid would only harm the vulnerable - but not you - please read this and spend some time in self-reflection.

msteenhagen.medium.com/loathe-fasci...
Loathe fascism? Then don’t be a health supremacist
Those who are not faithful to principles  become open to evil, to have evil done to them  or to do evil themselves  — Pramoedya Ananta Toer
msteenhagen.medium.com
January 31, 2026 at 6:25 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
1/ "Never failing to fail, @sfgate.com this week reported that the pandemic's hidden damage is showing up on college campuses – attributing the causes to 'disruption' and 'isolation' – not mentioning that the causes of disruption and isolation were sheltering in place while schools were [cont.]
January 30, 2026 at 8:17 PM
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thesicktimes.org
Metrodora, a Utah-based clinic that sought to cure “neuroimmune disorders” like #LongCOVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis, promised comprehensive treatment — but within two years, it abruptly closed, leaving former patients feeling betrayed. Read more from @brittashoot.com: bit.ly/46iIGOy
A photo of a medical building that previously housed the Metrodora clinic, with a filter making it appear as though it’s shown on a TV with poor signal. On top of the building, a red bar reads, “Permanently closed.” The text reads, “Metrodora promised comprehensive treatment. But within two years, it abruptly closed. The clinic sought to cure “neuroimmune disorders” like Long COVID and myalgic encephalomyelitis. Former patients feel betrayed. By Britta Shoot.” T
January 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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sdaction.org
Join us this weekend! We will be distributing masks and tests there as well.
tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang
January 29, 2026 at 12:54 AM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Online) Feb. 14-21: "Valentine's Slay" drag show, featuring all-disabled/2S/trans/nonbinary BIPOC cast. Tickets $5-$30, sliding scale.
Tickets & more info: www.eventbrite.com/e/valentines...
VALENTINE’S SLAY
Digital Drag Valentine’s Day show feat. All-Disabled, 2S/Trans/Non-Binary BIPOC Cast. Tix $5-30 sliding scale.
www.eventbrite.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:11 AM
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sdaction.org
Join us for our next masked outdoor park hangout — Saturday January 31, 2 to 5pm at Golden Gate Park (exact location shared once you RSVP). Find more details and access info, and RSVP here: tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang. We hope to see you there!
A flyer with sky, clouds, and grass in the background with pine trees on either side. Text reads: "Senior & Disability Action Park Hangout. Casual masked outdoor hangout for people interested in connecting with us and other friendly Covid-conscious folks! Learn more about our Covid safety organizing, or just hang out! Sunday, Jan 31, 2-5pm. Golden Gate Park, SF. Wheelchair-accessible. RSVP to tinyurl.com/m4eparkhang or itzel@sdaction.org for exact location." There are images of an N95 mask and a KN95 mask on either side of text that reads: "KN95/KF95/N95 masks (or better) required and provided." SDA's logo is in the bottom corner. There's a masked cartoon squirrel on the lower left, and there's a masked cartoon rabbit on the lower right.
January 20, 2026 at 8:46 PM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Los Gatos) Sat., Jan. 31, 2-8 p.m.: "Masked Hangout & Game Night," from South Bay Masked Events. KN95s or better required. Indoor event with open doors and air filtration. CO2 levels from last event: avg. 500-600. Pay what you wish; NOTAFLOF.

More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Flyer with a pattern of purple illustrated dice and masks in the background. Text reads: “Masked Hangout & Game Night. Sat., Jan. 31st, 2-8 p.m. 15980 Blossom Hill Rd., Los Gatos. Southbaymaskedevents (at) gmail (dot) com for more info and mailing list!” Text is in a purple circle in the middle of the flyer.
January 20, 2026 at 8:43 PM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
(SF/Online) Sat., Jan. 31, 2-3 p.m.: Disability Visibility Collective Quilt workshop, hosted by @sfdcc.bsky.social. Masks required. Materials provided for on-site option.
More info: disabilityculturalcenter.org/event/dvp-qu...
Alt text courtesy of the SF Disability Cultural Center, taken from their Instagram post: "On a beige background, the main heading reads “Disability Visibility Collective Quilt” in dark-green text. Below, decorative pink, brown, and green quilt blocks with snails, flowers, and leaves frame the design. Disability Visibility Project and DCC logos on bottom. Event details the same as caption above.⁠" Link to their post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DTjPiUok_V0/
January 16, 2026 at 4:22 AM
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matthewcort.land
The first time I remember praying for death I was 7 or 8 years old. The nuns said to offer my suffering up to Jesus. I had Crohn’s disease. Pediatric treatments existed, I never got them

Part 1 of a series on why “parental choice” framing on vaccines is dead wrong

🔗 www.patreon.com/posts/149300...
Title in white text reads “Children Are Not Property: Allowing Parents to Not Vaccinate is Allowing Child Abuse” with byline “by Matthew Cortland — 01/27/2026.” Decorative interlocking circles appear in upper right. An epidemic curve graph in teal appears in lower left. Bottom banner in gradient teal and gold displays “SHOULDN’T NEED TO BE A LAWYER” with Patreon logo and “PATREON.COM/MATTBC”
January 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Online) Tomorrow, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. (general tour)/ 11:30 a.m. (highly descriptive tour) ⬇️
covidsafersf.bsky.social Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · Dec 16
(Online) Monday, Jan. 26, 10 a.m. (general tour)/ 11:30 a.m. (highly descriptive tour): Virtual access day for the Legion of Honor's "Manet & Morisot" exhibit. Free. Registration & more details: www.famsf.org/events/virtu...
Virtual Access Day: Manet & Morisot
Join one, or both, virtual tours of Manet & Morisot led by museum docents. The talk at 10 am will cover highlights of the exhibition for a general interest audience. The 11:30 am presentation, designed for people who have vision impairment, will include highly detailed descriptions of each piece presented. All are welcome to both tours. There will be an opportunity to ask questions, and both programs will be captioned.About the exhibition Manet & Morisot is the first major exhibition dedicated to the artistic exchange between French Impressionists Édouard Manet (1832–1883) and Berthe Morisot (1841–1895). Manet was the era’s great pioneer of modern painting, and Morisot, the only woman to exhibit under her own name in the original Impressionist group. Unfolding over a period of 15 years (1868–1883), this exhibition traces the evolution of a friendship between two groundbreaking artists. Ticket info Free admission by advance registration: 10 am general audience tour 11:30 am highlights tour including detailed descriptions of objects After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.Contact info accessday@famsf.org 415.750.7678
www.famsf.org
January 25, 2026 at 10:37 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Online) Sun., Feb. 1, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: RestFest Film Festival's "Processing Pandemic Grief: A Collective Filmmaking Workshop." Films screened at end of festival. Sliding scale, $10-up.

More details: www.tixtree.com/e/processing...

More on RestFest: www.restfestfilmfestival.org/2026-film-fe...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:14 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
Thanks for the shout-out, @violetblue.bsky.social!
Threat Model, an invaluable resource for Covid-related news, free every Thursday.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:59 PM
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(Online) Thurs., Jan. 22, 11:45 a.m.: Streaming live now on TikTok (link below, go to "live" option); YouTube link isn't working.
covidsafersf.bsky.social Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · 18d
Apologies to anyone who tried to stream it today and couldn't. Apparently they were having trouble streaming it on YouTube and they streamed it on TikTok instead.

Here's the link to the creator's account, in case the same thing happens tomorrow:

www.tiktok.com/@serinathecr...
serinathecreator's Creator Profile
www.tiktok.com
January 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
1/ (Oakland) Fri., Jan. 23, 7 p.m.: Beyt Tikkun's community-led anti-Zionist Covid-cautious Kabbalat Shabbat service w/outdoor dessert potluck. Web site: "Well fitting KN95 or N95 masks required indoors. Attendees will be asked to Covid test ahead of time. All eating will happen outdoors. [cont.]
January 21, 2026 at 11:04 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(San Jose ) Sun., Jan. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m.: mending workshop at the San Jose Peace & Justice Center, hosted by San Jose Mending Crew. Masks required/provided. Note the time change, above; all other details same as below.

Link to their Instagram post with more info: www.instagram.com/p/DTvrrY9kjZJ/
January 21, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Online) Weds., Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. PT & Thurs., Jan. 22, at 11:45 a.m. PT: “A Pan***ic Play,” livestreamed from Scotland. Free. Livestream: tinyurl.com/APanicPlay


h/t @guinesspig.bsky.social; see their roundup for details on this and other online events taking place over the next few weeks! ⬇️
January 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
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chantzy.bsky.social
If you think it's bizarre for your date to ask you to take a Covid test but normal for them to ask you to wear a condom, what's the difference? Are only some pathogens worth preventing?
January 20, 2026 at 9:07 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Oakland) Sat., Jan. 24, 6-9 p.m.: "Closing Party / Shop Up Pop Up #5" at Crisis Club Gallery. Masks required.

More info at their Instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/DTv0efwE6XC/
Flyer showing a grid of various images of art pieces in the background. Text reads: “Closing Party, Shop Up Pop Up #5. Saturday, January 24th, 2026, 6-9 p.m. Crisis Club Gallery, 5887 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA. Masks Required.” There’s images of art pieces depicting, among other things, a dog, a skull, a group of swans plague death figure with text reading “Subvert death, live another day, 2026.”
January 20, 2026 at 10:33 PM
covidsafersf.bsky.social
(El Cerrito) Tonight, Tues., Jan. 20: Visibility Drawing's weekly figure drawing class. Note: tonight's model is not masked. KN95s or better required for artists. N95s provided. All other details same as below. ⬇️ ⬇️
covidsafersf.bsky.social Covid-Safer SF/Bay Area @covidsafersf.bsky.social · Mar 24
(El Cerrito) Tues., 3/25, 7-10 p.m.: another masked model for Visibility Drawing's weekly figure drawing class! KN95s or better required for artists. All other details same as below. Link to their Instagram post: www.instagram.com/p/DHmDIBNzeCu/
January 20, 2026 at 9:52 PM