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Wichita mutual aid providing free (K)N95 masks and free c19 tests
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maskblocict.bsky.social @maskblocict.bsky.social · Jan 27
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MASK BLOC ICT partnered with Safe Streets Wichita to assemble DIY Air Purifiers (CR-Boxes) donated by the CR Foundation! Learn more about it here:

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Local volunteer groups build air purifiers for students living near 29th and Grove contamination
The air we breathe is what keeps us alive. But when that air is contaminated, it can and will harm us instead. By building air purifiers for a local school,
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August 3, 2025 at 5:26 AM
maskblocict.bsky.social
local group organized rapid response training! this is information shared with us they would like to share with more folks!
August 1, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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read about the assembly day happening at Safe Streets Wichita @safestreetswichita.bsky.social this Saturday, August 2nd, 2025

www.communityvoiceks.com/2025/08/01/d...
DIY Air Purifier Assembly to Support Gordon Parks Elementary Academy Wichita
Motivated to help one of Wichita’s most environmentally impacted neighborhoods, Safe Streets Wichita is assembling a coalition of community members, partners and local advocates to help build DIY air ...
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August 1, 2025 at 4:10 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
volunteers needed! 😷
CR- BOX diy air purifier BUILD DAY Date/Time: Saturday August, 2nd 2025 1p-3P Location: SAFE STREETS WICHITA 1200 E Waterman St Wichita, KS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO BENEFIT THE STUDENTS AT GORDON PARKS ELEMENTARY DY air purifiers provide a low-cost, practical solution for improving indoor air quality, helping create healthier, saler, and more resilient learning environments for students and educators Sponsored by Safe Streets Wichita, Inc., in partnership with Mask Bloc ICT. This initiative was made possible by the Corsi- Rosenthal Foundation.
July 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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counterintuitive.bsky.social
Aaand the Guides & Tools section, plus back cover and THANK YOUS to everyone reading/sharing this comic, but most of all to everyone masking! And if you're scared to start again - It's never too late to take care of ourselves & each other. You're not alone out there!

#MaskUp #Disabled #NEISVoid
Guides & Tools section, with two people airing out a classroom and setting up a CR box. Text reads: Resources for currently sick people: COVID-Conscious Solidarity Database, Find COVID-19 Medications (USA) Drug Interaction Checker, COVID Safe Providers, Treatment Research. Resources for long-term disability & chronic illness: Long COVID Physio, Long COVID Justice, How to Get On by Lily Silver: A self-advocacy guide for homebound/bedbound people in the USA. Protections that aren’t masks: Clean Air Crew, We Have The Tools, HOCl Water Info, Viv’s DIY guide, virtual workshops, & kits for making HOCl water, a cheap antiviral & antibacterial cleaner. Resources for buying & adjusting masks for your face shape: Mask Database, Respirator Repository, Buy Lower Cost Masks (USA), Masking Through Blackness by Sabrina Sims. Combating misinformation with research: How To Talk To Your Loved Ones About COVID, LitCOVID, MASK UP, WE NEED YOU: Palestinian Solidarity, COVID-19, & the Struggle For Liberation by Rimona Eskayo & Sheyam Ghieth, What’s Up With COVID & How To Protect Yourself by Hazel Newlevant. We Keep Each Other Safe, Visual guide By & For Black, Indigenous, Latinx, POC & LGBTQ Communities. A graph showing ‘official # of cases’ & ‘wastewater viral count’ over time. Both are the same ‘during the pandemic’ before diverging ‘post-pandemic’ where the wastewater is far above official cases. Below, it says ‘Source: Santa Clara County Public Health Dept, inspired by Lee Altenberg, PhD.’ Text: ‘Wastewater trackers monitor sewage plant samples for viral debris (like SARS-CoV-2, H5N1, RSVm influenza, etc) and then visualize that data by location. They’re far more accurate than the deliberately under-counted government and corporate numbers on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths. However, wastewater numbers do SKEW LOW & have a 2 week delay. Also, since they depend on gov access, most have been forced into removing public data & ignoring all developing pandemics. Air Quality Index (AQI) trackers don’t report viruses, but they’re a useful tool for flagging dangerous air conditions that require respirator masks, like wildfires & chemical leaks.’ It lists different trackers. ‘This comic would not exist without my partner Kimball Anderson’s hard work and COVID know-how. Their editing kept the zine going during my RSI flare-ups, and their emotional support got me through it all. Thank you! I’m also grateful to everyone who gave me zine feedback, with an extra big thank you to Dupe & Caitlin for their copy edits. Finally, thank you to everyone who’s made SARS-CoV-2 research & resources more accessible online, and to everyone fighting to keep each other alive out there.’ A sketch of Laurel’s hair and glasses atop formless goo. ‘Laurel Lynn Leake...is a white, queer, and disabled artist & full-time lump. She’s taking care of herself even though it’s hard! You can find them at: LaurelLynnLeake.com LaurelLynnLeake.Storenvy.com laurel-lynn-leake.itch.io CounterIntuitiveComics.tumblr.com patreon.com/CounterIntuitive‘ Final note: THANK YOU FOR READING! If you’ve stopped masking, let this be the excuse to start again! And if you never stopped - thank you, thank you, thank you.’ Aerosol droplets flow in a swooping line towards a brain and all of the veins that twist around it and lead down to the rest of the body. A cute little Laurel holds up a magnifying glass bigger than herself to show a SARS-COV-2 virus. Large text says: ‘A Handy Scientific Guide To Surviving COVID-19 Together’. Below, regular text continues ‘Why’s everyone sick all the time? Well, it’s not ‘just a cold’ & it’s definitely not ‘mild’... It’s SARS-COV-2 and it can change your life forever. This 26-pg zine uses simple, non-judgemental language to explain WHAT the virus does to your body, HOW it spreads through the air, and WHY we mask to protect ourselves and each other. PLUS: Science illustrations featuring fat, queer, trans & disabled people of color! Extra resources for surviving all these pandemics! Hopeful words to keep you going!’ At the bottom, a hand gives a wrapped up boat shaped mask to another hand while puffs of air float around. The mask says ‘NIOSH N95’ on it.
May 22, 2025 at 12:18 AM
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counterintuitive.bsky.social
That's right, my free covid science zine is BACK for 2025 baybee, because respiratory viruses sure didn't go anywhere! Biggest change: I simplified ALL the dang text to make everything easier to follow.

READ ON to learn WHY WE MASK, then print & share to your heart's delight!
A firey red, orange, and yellow cover featuring a Black masked person bussing dishes while giving side-eye to two unmasked white adults in the background with a sneezing kid. We see the air flow out and billow around them, splashing on a listening face and forming a miasma that fills the rest of the background. The busser has a button that says ‘service with a smile’ even as their mouth is covered by a k100 mask. In large hand drawn lettering at the top of the page, the words ‘WHY WE MASK:’ sit on a black background. And then out in the miasma and it says ‘IT’S NOT’ and then in quotes ‘JUST A COLD’. In the bottom right, it says ‘Laurel Lynn Leake’ above a large ‘2025’.
May 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
happening now!

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June 24, 2025 at 11:50 PM
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thesicktimes.org
Research is starting to reflect what advocates have pointed to for years: a connection between Long COVID and housing insecurity. bit.ly/44bsmO0
A person sits cross-legged on a city sidewalk, huddled in a winter coat. They hold a cardboard sign that reads: “COVID sucks, hard and lonely times, thank you.” There is a white bucket sitting in front of them, reading: “Anything helps, thank you, God bless.” The text on top of the image reads, “The Sick Times. Long COVID is increasing housing insecurity, but support programs fail to help. By John Loeppky.” Housing insecurity is understudied both for Long COVID and disability communities more broadly, despite a sizable increase in the number of disabled people since the start of the pandemic. Research also shows that unhoused people experience a higher rate of disability than the rate in the general population. The issue is cyclical: on top of disability contributing to housing insecurity, living with a precarious housing situation puts you at additional risk for COVID-19 complications and developing Long COVID.
June 18, 2025 at 3:16 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
Hello!
Apologies for our hiatus, we have been working on multiple projects at once, but we are preparing for more tabling opportunities to share free masks, free c19 tests, free zines, and free education about being more airborne-aware!
Join us!
ID: Background of graphic is a rainbow gradient for pride month June. Text: MASK BLOC ICT Virtual Meeting Tuesday June 24’h 6:30pm Join us! Everyone is welcome Are you airborne aware? Want to know more about masking? Looking to support a local mutual aid? Use the QR code here or DM us to get more involved!
June 18, 2025 at 4:31 AM
maskblocict.bsky.social
As misinformation about aerosol transmission and airborne illnesses continue to spread, now is the time to mask up or keep masking as we see the US Gov strip the public of accessibility to vaccines. We see people taking them down, but it’s not worth it.
May 27, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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maggieastor.bsky.social
I don't know how long it'll stay, but as of the moment I'm posting, the CDC — the same agency Kennedy just announced is un-recommending Covid vaccines during pregnancy — lists pregnancy as a condition for which evidence shows "a conclusive increase in risk for at least one severe COVID-19 outcome"
Higher Risk (conclusive) Higher risk is defined as an underlying medical condition or risk factor that has a published meta-analysis or systematic review or underwent the CDC systematic review process. The meta-analysis or systematic review demonstrates a conclusive increase in risk for at least one severe COVID-19 outcome. Asthma Cancer Hematologic malignancies Cerebrovascular disease Chronic kidney disease People receiving dialysis Chronic lung diseases limited to: bronchiectasis, COPD, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary embolism, pulmonary hypertension Chronic liver disease limited to: cirrhosis, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, alcoholic liver disease, autoimmune hepatitis Cystic fibrosis Diabetes mellitus, type 1 Diabetes mellitus, type 2 Disabilities, including Down syndrome Heart conditions (such as heart failure, coronary artery disease, or cardiomyopathies) HIV Mental health conditions limited to: mood disorders, including depression; schizophrenia spectrum disorders Neurologic conditions limited to dementia and Parkinson's disease Obesity (BMI greater than or equal to 30 or greater than or equal to 95th percentile in children) Physical inactivity Pregnancy and recent pregnancy
May 27, 2025 at 3:38 PM
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luckytran.com
Aside from the fact that anyone can get seriously ill from COVID, a key point they are deliberately hiding when removing access is that COVID vaccines reduce transmission. People choose to get vaccinated to protect other people. It is wrong and harmful to take that choice away.
May 27, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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submitting a comment takes little to no effort! there is a template available to help spread awareness that vaccines need to be universally accessible
peoplescdc.org People's CDC @peoplescdc.org · May 20
Our access to COVID vaccines is under attack. It’s more important than ever to make our voices heard by making public comment to the FDA by May 23 at 11:59 PM EST. Use our template available on our substack at peoplescdc.substack.com/p/vaccine-ac...
Red background with white text on read reads: "tell your friends. our access to vaccines is under attack." below: "Submit a public comment to the FDA by May 23: We all need access to updated COVID boosters " "Our template makes it easy (link in bio). Comment at tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" Yellow People's CDC in lower right corner. Red background with white text reads: "Vaccine Access is under attack" Under it: "The CDC currently recommends the COVID vaccine for people 6 months and up. But the Wall Street Journal reported that HHS is considering no longer reccomending COVID vaccine access to pregnant people, and children. Robust scientific evidence shows that updated COVID boosters provide important protection against severe illness for all age groups." Below "Comment by May 23 tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" People's CDC logo is in lower right. Red background with white text reads: "Vaccine Access is under attack" Below it: "The FDA recently approved the Novavax, but with no scientific basis, restricted it to people over 65 and 12-64 with certain health conditions. These unfounded limitations likely could extend to all COVID vaccines (Pfizer and Moderna). We need to tell the FDA to make COVID vaccines available for all. Use our template (link in bio) and comment by May 23." And small text: "Comment by May 23 tinyurl.com/FDAVaccineMeeting" People's CDC logo is in lower right.
May 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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kwch.com
#BREAKING Sedgwick County confirms first measles case https://www.kwch.com/2025/05/07/first-confirmed-measles-case-sedgwick-county/ #kwch12
Sedgwick County confirms first measles case
KDHE and the Sedgwick County Health Department report a confirmed case of measles in an unvaccinated child between the ages of 5 and 10 years old.
www.kwch.com
May 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
w/ measles cases on the rise among other airborne viruses this is a reminder to folks in the ICT area & surrounding can order FREE masks (and c19 test kits) from our order form:

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Community organization providing free N95 masks in the Wichita area
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May 11, 2025 at 12:04 AM
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During covid is now. Like today. Like right now while you're reading this.
johnathanperk.bsky.social Jay @johnathanperk.bsky.social · Apr 29
Those who worked-from-home during COVID should expect a return to fully remote work by 🎄🎅🏽 2026.

Post-Covid, I have purposely keep in touch with a dozen or so Public Health / Infectious Disease professionals: ALL are confident the next [more] brutal pandemic is imminent.

Please prepare accordingly.
April 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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thewhn.bsky.social
Masks work. Airborne transmission is real. Even if others have moved on, we haven't forgotten the science. Here’s why: whn.global/yes-we-conti...

#PublicHealth #Masking #MaskUp #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #InfectionPrevention #StaySafe
Yes, We Continue Wearing Masks—Here’s Why: Common Questions Answered - WHN
Picture a typical family gathering today. Most people have moved on from masking: kids run around freely, aunts and uncles chat over snacks, and only a couple of family members still choose to wear we...
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April 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
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Short answer: Healthcare professionals are human too, and institutions vary in their policies. That doesn’t change the science behind airborne transmission or the benefit of masking.
A graphic with a white background. At the top are six colored dots (pink, red, green, light green, blue, and navy), a blue button labeled “WHY MASK?”, and the website logo “whn.global” in the top right. Centered on the page is bold black and red text that reads: “MY DOCTOR DOESN’T WEAR A MASK. WHY SHOULD I?”
April 10, 2025 at 1:45 AM
maskblocict.bsky.social
We will be tabling at this TDoV event THIS SUNDAY March 30th, 2025 @ 2p-5p
We will have free masks, free c19 tests (get ‘em while they’re hot 🔥), and free zines.
We’re excited to be there! Feel free to stop by and say hi! 👋 🩵🩷🤍
March 26, 2025 at 3:26 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
#1 Wichita, KS
On the list of Top 10 Worst US Cities to Live in if you have allergies.
March 18, 2025 at 6:58 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
learn how to make your own DIY SINGLE FILTER CR BOX AND TAKE ONE HOME!
tinyurl.com/SSWAirPurifier
March 18, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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open.substack.com/pub/misfitme...
Why Are People Wearing Masks in 2025?
a mental health professional’s perspective
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March 2, 2025 at 5:22 PM
maskblocict.bsky.social
come visit us and learn more about what we do!
February 28, 2025 at 8:12 PM
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longcovidjustice.org
Are you dealing with “brain fog,” memory loss, or other cognitive dysfunction after a COVID-19 infection? You’re not alone!

Neurological issues are common after COVID. Check out this guide for tips to help you understand the signs & manage symptoms: longcovidjustice.org/neurological
A purple and teal ombre image has blue and black text that says: “Brain Fog,” Memory Problems, & Neurological Issues after COVID-19: Tips to help you understand the signs + manage your symptoms.” The footer reads, "Long COVID Essentials, www.tiny.cc/LCE. A series by The Sick Times x Long COVID Justice."
February 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM