Kay Griffiths
@ekayyg.bsky.social
HEDS sufferer and fighter, Chesterfield Football Club shareholder, unpaid carer, gardener, runner, clean air advocate - it's a no brainer.
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Many countries *still* offer Covid vaccines to a wider high-risk / Clinically Vulnerable group.
Including:
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇫🇮
🇧🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹 🇮🇱 🇲🇽 🇵🇭 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇸🇬 🇨🇳
The UK government is quietly failing us!
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Including:
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇫🇮
🇧🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹 🇮🇱 🇲🇽 🇵🇭 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇸🇬 🇨🇳
The UK government is quietly failing us!
4/
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Many countries *still* offer Covid vaccines to a wider high-risk / Clinically Vulnerable group.
Including:
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇫🇮
🇧🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹 🇮🇱 🇲🇽 🇵🇭 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇸🇬 🇨🇳
The UK government is quietly failing us!
4/
Including:
🇺🇸 🇨🇦 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇸🇪 🇳🇱 🇮🇪 🇩🇰 🇳🇴 🇫🇮
🇧🇪 🇨🇭 🇮🇹 🇮🇱 🇲🇽 🇵🇭 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇸🇬 🇨🇳
The UK government is quietly failing us!
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“Indoor air quality may be one of the biggest public health opportunities of the 21st century.”
David Roberts in conversation with Dr Georgia Lagoudas (Brown University Pandemic Center) on why clean indoor air matters.
🎧 go.corsirosenthalfoundation.org.uk/js4em89
#CleanAir
David Roberts in conversation with Dr Georgia Lagoudas (Brown University Pandemic Center) on why clean indoor air matters.
🎧 go.corsirosenthalfoundation.org.uk/js4em89
#CleanAir
December 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
“Indoor air quality may be one of the biggest public health opportunities of the 21st century.”
David Roberts in conversation with Dr Georgia Lagoudas (Brown University Pandemic Center) on why clean indoor air matters.
🎧 go.corsirosenthalfoundation.org.uk/js4em89
#CleanAir
David Roberts in conversation with Dr Georgia Lagoudas (Brown University Pandemic Center) on why clean indoor air matters.
🎧 go.corsirosenthalfoundation.org.uk/js4em89
#CleanAir
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This research was carried out in 2021. We are living with unnecessary infections.
#CleantheAir
Respirators for airborne risk
Ffp2
Ffp3 for staff
Not gappy FRSM
We need masks that seal to the face. www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
#CleantheAir
Respirators for airborne risk
Ffp2
Ffp3 for staff
Not gappy FRSM
We need masks that seal to the face. www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
Cambridge hospital’s mask upgrade appears to eliminate Covid risk to staff
Hospital infection study shows use of FFP3 respirators at Addenbrooke’s ‘may have cut ward-based infection to zero’
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:01 PM
This research was carried out in 2021. We are living with unnecessary infections.
#CleantheAir
Respirators for airborne risk
Ffp2
Ffp3 for staff
Not gappy FRSM
We need masks that seal to the face. www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
#CleantheAir
Respirators for airborne risk
Ffp2
Ffp3 for staff
Not gappy FRSM
We need masks that seal to the face. www.theguardian.com/world/2021/j...
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Covid is predominantly airborne @nhsengland.bsky.social
Guidance should reflect this.
Guidance should reflect this.
Here is Dr Barry Jones explaining that they knew from ‘day 1’ it was airborne and a virus of some consequence. www.youtube.com/watch?v=2cpR...
UK Covid 19 Inquiry - Module 3 Hearing - 12 September 2024 AM
YouTube video by UK Covid-19 Inquiry
www.youtube.com
December 15, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Covid is predominantly airborne @nhsengland.bsky.social
Guidance should reflect this.
Guidance should reflect this.
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People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com
December 15, 2025 at 7:37 AM
People pulling own teeth due to lack of urgent NHS dental care in England, watchdog finds
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Emergency help should be available, but some being forced to travel 100 miles or go private, says Healthwatch England
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
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"If people are really worried about the flu season then we could start vaccinating more adults"
Spot on from @chrischirp.bsky.social
Spot on from @chrischirp.bsky.social
And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
December 15, 2025 at 12:31 PM
"If people are really worried about the flu season then we could start vaccinating more adults"
Spot on from @chrischirp.bsky.social
Spot on from @chrischirp.bsky.social
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And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
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Medscape: “Remember influenza & COVID-19 are cardiovascular viruses & can cause thrombotic events. Vaccination best ways to protect your heart health,” says Peter Hotez MD" reduces risk of severe illness & hospitalization, complications such as heart attacks strokes. tinyurl.com/57crhu4s
Lost Work, Higher Costs Likely With Lower Vax Rates
Social media ranks second as information source among younger adults, but healthcare providers still come out ahead.
tinyurl.com
December 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Medscape: “Remember influenza & COVID-19 are cardiovascular viruses & can cause thrombotic events. Vaccination best ways to protect your heart health,” says Peter Hotez MD" reduces risk of severe illness & hospitalization, complications such as heart attacks strokes. tinyurl.com/57crhu4s
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With Norovirus Surging This Christmas, Health Officials Advise ‘Consider Washing Your Hands After Pooping’
December 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
December 13, 2025 at 10:45 PM
We are experiencing a more severe than usual flu season and COVID rates are starting to rise. If you want to reduce your chances of getting sick, one of the most effective things you can do is wear a high quality mask. 🤫
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In 2023 the BMA sent this letter to the government asking for ffp3 respirators. Not a word said about this today!
December 13, 2025 at 2:03 PM
In 2023 the BMA sent this letter to the government asking for ffp3 respirators. Not a word said about this today!
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Excellent thread by @profstevegriffin.bsky.social . Bang on the money and pretty much covers everything that needs to be said. @greenparty.org.uk
So, to those who say "masks don't work", cite the flawed Cochrane report, insist upon an unfeasible RCT, accuse folks of panic, and undermine public health on social and mainstream media during a flu/RSV epidemic...
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
December 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Excellent thread by @profstevegriffin.bsky.social . Bang on the money and pretty much covers everything that needs to be said. @greenparty.org.uk
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Good quality face masks work to reduce spread of respiratory infections. Widespread prejudice against wearing masks doesn’t undermine their effectiveness but it does undermine uptake & acceptability & these are important for population health. So it’s important to understand & tackle such prejudice.
December 12, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Good quality face masks work to reduce spread of respiratory infections. Widespread prejudice against wearing masks doesn’t undermine their effectiveness but it does undermine uptake & acceptability & these are important for population health. So it’s important to understand & tackle such prejudice.
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If we are really worried about the pressure put on the NHS by flu then shouldn’t we have offered the flu vaccine to more people for free?
Super flu' wave hits hospitals in England with no peak yet
Numbers in hospital rise by more than 50% in a week as NHS faces 'worst-case scenario'.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 11, 2025 at 7:12 PM
If we are really worried about the pressure put on the NHS by flu then shouldn’t we have offered the flu vaccine to more people for free?
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A few doctors striking for a few days will not be what causes the collapse of the NHS.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
December 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A few doctors striking for a few days will not be what causes the collapse of the NHS.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
Years of chronic underfunding and mismanagement will do that for you.
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if we had not closed half our or general and acute beds
if we did not have the 2nd lowest bed base per 1000 in the OECD
if those beds were not full of people waiting community services but fit to leave
if we had not decimated public health, primary care and community nursing
no crisis to see
if we did not have the 2nd lowest bed base per 1000 in the OECD
if those beds were not full of people waiting community services but fit to leave
if we had not decimated public health, primary care and community nursing
no crisis to see
December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM
if we had not closed half our or general and acute beds
if we did not have the 2nd lowest bed base per 1000 in the OECD
if those beds were not full of people waiting community services but fit to leave
if we had not decimated public health, primary care and community nursing
no crisis to see
if we did not have the 2nd lowest bed base per 1000 in the OECD
if those beds were not full of people waiting community services but fit to leave
if we had not decimated public health, primary care and community nursing
no crisis to see
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On the 12th day of Xmas my true love gave to me: 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. What's for dessert?
December 12, 2025 at 10:38 AM
On the 12th day of Xmas my true love gave to me: 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing, 8 maids-a-milking, 7 swans-a-swimming, 6 geese-a-laying, 5 GOLD RINGS, 4 calling birds, 3 French hens, 2 turtle doves, and a partridge in a pear tree. What's for dessert?
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@greenparty.org.uk and @scottishgreens.org have policy on covid and long covid. Other green parties should taken note.
I wish our Greens would post about masking like the UK Green Party
December 12, 2025 at 11:38 AM
@greenparty.org.uk and @scottishgreens.org have policy on covid and long covid. Other green parties should taken note.
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What Steve said. There has never been a study in which high-quality, well-fitting masks were actually WORN that did not show a significant impact on disease transmission. Many mask studies failed to take account of post-allocation confounders (non-adherence + non-mask people choosing to mask).
So, to those who say "masks don't work", cite the flawed Cochrane report, insist upon an unfeasible RCT, accuse folks of panic, and undermine public health on social and mainstream media during a flu/RSV epidemic...
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
1. Seasonal viruses may be "normal", but they do immense harm.
December 12, 2025 at 11:26 AM
What Steve said. There has never been a study in which high-quality, well-fitting masks were actually WORN that did not show a significant impact on disease transmission. Many mask studies failed to take account of post-allocation confounders (non-adherence + non-mask people choosing to mask).
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Delighted to have the opportunity to discuss the current influenza surge in today's Belfast Telegraph; the virus itself, what we should be doing to mitigate it - vaccination, ventilation, masks - and how infection control has become ideological.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/...
‘Not a pleasant Christmas for the NHS’: ‘Super flu’ mutation will further stress NI healthcare system, says biorisk expert
The early surge in a so-called ‘super flu’ strain of the influenza virus is going to “dramatically stress” the Northern Ireland healthcare service in the run-up to Christmas, a biorisk expert has said...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk
December 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Delighted to have the opportunity to discuss the current influenza surge in today's Belfast Telegraph; the virus itself, what we should be doing to mitigate it - vaccination, ventilation, masks - and how infection control has become ideological.
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/...
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/health/...
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19. Put it this way, countries in SE Asia have embraced this philosophy for good reasons, as
@globalhlthtwit.bsky.social
rightly points out, relentlessly.
They coped with SARS1, SARS2, avian flu, Nipah, etc...they know their onions! Just compare the death rates, folks.
20. Immunity debt, no.
@globalhlthtwit.bsky.social
rightly points out, relentlessly.
They coped with SARS1, SARS2, avian flu, Nipah, etc...they know their onions! Just compare the death rates, folks.
20. Immunity debt, no.
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
19. Put it this way, countries in SE Asia have embraced this philosophy for good reasons, as
@globalhlthtwit.bsky.social
rightly points out, relentlessly.
They coped with SARS1, SARS2, avian flu, Nipah, etc...they know their onions! Just compare the death rates, folks.
20. Immunity debt, no.
@globalhlthtwit.bsky.social
rightly points out, relentlessly.
They coped with SARS1, SARS2, avian flu, Nipah, etc...they know their onions! Just compare the death rates, folks.
20. Immunity debt, no.
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18. Needless to say, the Healthcare/NHS IPC refusal to act against airborne infections is a nonsense. People would be less upset if you admitted your mistake, apologised, and took action now.
Reintroducing mask mandates, too late, wrong masks, and piecemeal just compounds this.
Reintroducing mask mandates, too late, wrong masks, and piecemeal just compounds this.
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
18. Needless to say, the Healthcare/NHS IPC refusal to act against airborne infections is a nonsense. People would be less upset if you admitted your mistake, apologised, and took action now.
Reintroducing mask mandates, too late, wrong masks, and piecemeal just compounds this.
Reintroducing mask mandates, too late, wrong masks, and piecemeal just compounds this.
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17. Think "Swiss Cheese" - no single measure is enough on its own, no single person will effect change at scale. BUT, individual acts can have both good and bad consequences.
Balance risk, vax status, time spent, ventilation, the activity in question, and who else is there...
Balance risk, vax status, time spent, ventilation, the activity in question, and who else is there...
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
17. Think "Swiss Cheese" - no single measure is enough on its own, no single person will effect change at scale. BUT, individual acts can have both good and bad consequences.
Balance risk, vax status, time spent, ventilation, the activity in question, and who else is there...
Balance risk, vax status, time spent, ventilation, the activity in question, and who else is there...
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16. What we need is information regarding risk (ventilation ratings, prevalence, etc) and to drop the ridiculous persecution of those who act to both protect themselves and others.
This is a trivial act, a minor inconvenience, you don't know who you're sitting next to on the bus.
This is a trivial act, a minor inconvenience, you don't know who you're sitting next to on the bus.
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
16. What we need is information regarding risk (ventilation ratings, prevalence, etc) and to drop the ridiculous persecution of those who act to both protect themselves and others.
This is a trivial act, a minor inconvenience, you don't know who you're sitting next to on the bus.
This is a trivial act, a minor inconvenience, you don't know who you're sitting next to on the bus.
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14. The narrative that "masks don't work" not only denies physics, but is clearly biased towards fatalism, individualism, and libertarianism. How convenient to have something you don't like rubbished by "experts"...I mean, come on folks...
15. We don't mostly need "mandates"...
15. We don't mostly need "mandates"...
December 12, 2025 at 11:07 AM
14. The narrative that "masks don't work" not only denies physics, but is clearly biased towards fatalism, individualism, and libertarianism. How convenient to have something you don't like rubbished by "experts"...I mean, come on folks...
15. We don't mostly need "mandates"...
15. We don't mostly need "mandates"...