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Mask Bloc Eugene
@maskbloceug.bsky.social
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Mutual aid org providing free masks, rapid tests and air purifier borrowing in Eugene/Springfield! 😷♥️

Request supplies, contact us and more at the link below. ⤵️
https://linktr.ee/maskbloceug
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Mask Bloc Eugene @maskbloceug.bsky.social · Jul 2
We’re now on Bluesky and are so excited to introduce ourselves to the Eugene/Springfield, Oregon area! In the face of systemic abandonment, we’ve got the power to have each other’s backs. Let’s make the most of it, together! 🧵
Graphic art of an orange KN95 against a trippy blue and purple background littered with green squiggles. White text that wraps around the mask reads: “What is the Eugene Mask Bloc?”
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of black tree branch silhouettes against a night sky. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is orange, which means “Moderate”. Text warns that this data is based off January 24th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “79% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
February 5, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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We’re so grateful for opportunities to table at community events! It means a lot to have face-to-face convos. ♥️ Thanks for having us, Transqueer Fat Disabled Dance!
The mask bloc’s table set up in an outdoor courtyard. The table has a banner with a KN95 in the center and white text that says “Mask Bloc Eugene/Springfield. Free Masks For All. We Protect Us From Airborne Disease, Wildfire Smoke, and Pollen.” There’s a spread of different colors of masks, hand sanitizer, and literature.
January 31, 2026 at 10:42 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of a snow covered handrail on a hiking trail. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off January 17th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “75% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
January 29, 2026 at 1:32 AM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
We will be returning to the Transqueer Fat Disabled Dance this week! And as usual, we’ll be stocked up with masks, rapid tests and literature for you to peruse. ♥️

Come move your bod in the spirit of liberation!
A flyer made with colored markers in multiple colors that reads “Let’s co-create a space where all bodies belong. Transqueer Fat Disabled Dance returns! January 31st. 1pm. 440 Maxwell Rd courtyard. If it rains, we can dance beneath the eaves or shift indoors! All ages - all bodies welcome. And dance in the revolution!” The flyer is set against a photo of blooming Oregon Grape.
January 27, 2026 at 1:04 AM
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www.bmj.com/content/377/...
Risks of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bleeding after covid-19: nationwide self-controlled cases series and matched cohort study
Objective To quantify the risk of deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and bleeding after covid-19. Design Self-controlled case series and matched cohort study. Setting National registries in S...
www.bmj.com
January 24, 2026 at 2:45 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of a foggy evergreen forest. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off December 10th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “73% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
January 21, 2026 at 11:33 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of a foggy forested road. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow and striped, which means “Very Low” but “Limited Data”. Text says that this is based off the most recent data on January 3rd. The second screenshot is text that reads, “75% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
January 15, 2026 at 1:31 AM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
We are $32 away from purchasing 400 rapid tests to distribute! Please give this post a share and, if you are able, consider kicking us a couple bucks so we can make this happen. 🙏🏼
maskbloceug.bsky.social Mask Bloc Eugene @maskbloceug.bsky.social · Aug 19
We’re a small team and largely paying for supplies out of pocket, but as the pandemic continues and we get more requests in, we’re starting to need some help! We appreciate the opportunity to serve our community and keep people protected from airborne illness, allergens and pollutants!
A graphic with a yellow background and clip art of an N95 mask and a rapid COVID test on either side, a blue donation box in the center, a QR code in the bottom left corner and a mask that says “THANK YOU” in the bottom right corner. Blue text reads “MASK BLOC EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS SO WE CAN CONTINUE PROVIDING FREE MASKS AND TESTS”. The link to donate is “http://TINYURL.COM/MBEUG-DONATE”
January 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of frosty evergreen needles. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow and striped, which means “Very Low” but “Limited Data”. Text says that this is based off the most recent data on December 27th. The second screenshot is text that reads, “81% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
January 7, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Reposted by Mask Bloc Eugene
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Mutant H3N2 Influenza Surges Across the U.S.

A sharp spike in activity has been reported, with 7.5 million illnesses, 81,000 hospitalizations, and 3,100 deaths as the flu’s impact triples in just one week.

Wear a respirator (N95/KN95) when going outdoors or into crowded indoor spaces.
December 31, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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"With #LongCOVID, I’m completely altered. I’m simply unrecognisable as myself" -

m.independent.ie/irish-news/r...
Revealed: Medical staff with long-Covid could be left without sick pay for over three years
A senior palliative care nurse at a busy hospice has told how she pleaded with a manager for high-grade medical masks before testing positive for Covid during the pandemic.
m.independent.ie
December 31, 2025 at 3:33 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
It’s Wastewater Wednesday! How are COVID levels? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of a warmly lit outdoor Christmas tree. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off December 13th, and that levels are worse than shown. The second screenshot is text that reads, “81% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
December 31, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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🎶"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVID"🎶
"It's beginning to look a lot like... COVlD" National COVlD-19 Risk Table (U.S.) Number of People Chances Anyone is Infectious 1 1.5% 2 3.0% 3 4.4% 4 5.9% 5 7.3% 10 14.0% 15 20.2% 20 26.0% 25 31.4% 30 36.4% 50 53.0% 75 67.7% 100 77.9% 200 95.1% 300 98.9%
December 24, 2025 at 9:17 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Happy Wastewater Wednesday! What’s the current sitch with COVID? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of an evergreen tree. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. Text warns that this data is based off December 13th, and that levels are worse than shown. The second screenshot is text that reads, “81% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
December 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
We are currently out of tests… but if we can raise $49, we can snag FOUR HUNDRED tests to distribute! Can you help us out? 🙏🏼
maskbloceug.bsky.social Mask Bloc Eugene @maskbloceug.bsky.social · Aug 19
We’re a small team and largely paying for supplies out of pocket, but as the pandemic continues and we get more requests in, we’re starting to need some help! We appreciate the opportunity to serve our community and keep people protected from airborne illness, allergens and pollutants!
A graphic with a yellow background and clip art of an N95 mask and a rapid COVID test on either side, a blue donation box in the center, a QR code in the bottom left corner and a mask that says “THANK YOU” in the bottom right corner. Blue text reads “MASK BLOC EUGENE/SPRINGFIELD IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS SO WE CAN CONTINUE PROVIDING FREE MASKS AND TESTS”. The link to donate is “http://TINYURL.COM/MBEUG-DONATE”
December 17, 2025 at 6:33 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Happy Wastewater Wednesday! What’s the current sitch with COVID? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of a snowy waterfall. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is sunflower yellow, which means “Low”. The second is text that reads, “81% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
December 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Happy Wastewater Wednesday! What’s the current sitch with COVID? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of rainy evergreen leaves. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. The second is text that reads, “81% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
December 11, 2025 at 4:01 AM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
We are so excited to have a brand new offering for our community: Free air purifiers to borrow! COVID precautions are more than just masking, and keeping the air clean and circulating is another way to reduce the spread. Please consider air purifiers for your next gathering or event!
A graphic with a blue and rust orange color scheme. There’s clip art of a large standing air purifier on the left side, and a QR code at the bottom right. Text reads: “Announcing Mask Bloc Eugene’s Clean Air Project. Need to borrow an air purifier (for free!) in the Eugene/Springfield area? Fill out our request form! linktr.ee/MaskBlocEug” A graphic with a blue and rust orange color scheme. Text reads: “What is a clean air organization? Clean air organizations lend out air purifiers to whoever would like to borrow them free of charge. We are passionate about disability justice, accessibility, and keeping our community safe from airborne pathogens. Research shows that HEPA air purification is an effective tool for reducing the spread of covid and other airborne illnesses, especially when layered with other precautions like masking and testing.” A graphic with a blue and rust orange color scheme. There’s clip art of a small tabletop air purifier at the bottom. Text reads: “We are grateful to follow in the steps of the first clean air organization, Chicago's Clean Air Club that was founded in 2023. Mask Bloc Eugene/ Springfield's Clean Air Project is officially the 44th clean air organization! Fill out the request form linked in our linktree if you would like to borrow up to 5 air purifiers for your event, your home, or wherever you want cleaner air. We Keep Us Safe!”
December 7, 2025 at 8:28 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Happy Wastewater Wednesday! What’s the current sitch with COVID? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of the foggy Oregon Coast. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. The second is text that reads, “75% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Upcoming MASKS REQUIRED event in downtown Eugene and you KNOW we’ll be there!!! 😎

Thank you to Story and Dante for organizing what is sure to be another banger of a market. We’ll have plenty of masks and zines to hand out!
A flyer with the cunty girl Gremlin prominently featured at the top, and a gritty halftone texture on the bottom. Assorted text reads “DIY QUEER ECONOMIES FOR THE WIN!!!! Holigay Queer Makers Market. Applications are now being waitlisted. Email Story/Annah or Dante at QueerMakersMarketEugene@proton.me for more info! Help us spread the word & stay tuned for maker-spotlights! Sunday, Dec 21st. 11-4pm. 1590 Willamette St, Eugene. MASKS REQUIRED”
November 30, 2025 at 5:50 PM
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November 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Happy Wastewater Wednesday! What’s the current sitch with COVID? We’re using two sources to help us keep track of the country and our state of Oregon.

Thank you to @michael-hoerger.bsky.social for the map and graph, and OHA for continuing to track data coming from our wastewater treatment centers!
Two screenshots against a background of bare trees along the Willamette River. The first is a map of the US showing COVID transmission, with states colored pale yellow to maroon depending on severity. Oregon is pale yellow, which means “Very Low”. The second is text that reads, “71% of Oregon community wastewater treatment centers were positive for SARS-CoV-2 on the most recent sample.”
November 26, 2025 at 7:42 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
Mind if we get a little sappy for a sec? Thank you. 🥰

Last weekend, one of our bloc members put on a benefit show to help two of their trans friends escape eviction. This event was MASKS REQUIRED, was an absolute blast, and raised $825!
Two mask bloc members smiling behind their masks at an indoor tabling setup. One holds out a mannequin head with purple hair, a floral bucket hat, and a mask. The table has a black cover and a large banner with a drawing of a grey KN95 in the center, with white text that reads “Mask Bloc Eugene/Springfield. Free Masks For All. We Keep Us Safe From Airborne Disease, Wildfire Smoke, and Pollen”. The table has a spread of various respirators, and a bottle of hand sanitizer in the middle.
November 25, 2025 at 7:56 PM
maskbloceug.bsky.social
We are so excited to have a brand new offering for our community: Free air purifiers to borrow!
A graphic with a blue and rust orange color scheme. There’s clip art of a large standing air purifier on the left side, and a QR code at the bottom right. Text reads: “Announcing Mask Bloc Eugene’s Clean Air Project. Need to borrow an air purifier (for free!) in the Eugene/Springfield area? Fill out our request form! linktr.ee/MaskBlocEug”
November 20, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Reposted by Mask Bloc Eugene
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VICE: “A New Study Could Explain Why Long COVID Lingers for So Many”

“Turns out the problem might be microscopic—and everywhere.”

www.vice.com/en/article/a...
A New Study Could Explain Why Long COVID Lingers for So Many
A long COVID microclots study suggests your lingering brain fog and exhaustion might come down to microscopic clots that just won’t quit.
www.vice.com
November 19, 2025 at 3:56 AM