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Ivan l'Africain
@alterivan1.bsky.social
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Linguistics. Design. 🌱Ⓥ 🇷🇪

Interested in #Decolonize #LongCovid #MECFS

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alterivan1.bsky.social
I found this interesting Esther, not sure if you saw it lol...
Screenshot of 3 tweets. Original tweet shows @SmartAirFIlters posting a picture of two workers installing air filtration system at one of the BBC offices. The tweet says "Smart Air Purifiers at BBC." Another user quote tweeted it and said "Everyone gets clean air but your kids at school (eye rolling emoji)". Another user replied below "So, does that mean that BBCWorld now admits to covid being airborne?"
February 6, 2025 at 4:10 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
One of my friends who refuses to wear a N95/FFP2: "If I get Long Covid then I'll just go to the doctor... jeez!"

The doctor:
Screenshot of a doctor commenting on Reddit. First comment on /r/Medicine, thread called "I used to like masks. Now I hate them." Comment by the doctor: "The rules need to be changed because the virus has changed. Makes me feel like the rules are outdated. Because they are. A study just came out as well stating natural immunity is as good or better than vaccines for preventing severe disease (which is a rarity nowadays). And we all know vaccines don’t prevent transmission. These might be uncomfortable truths for you, but as the times change the recommendations and science change." 2. Same doctor posts on /r/Conservative, commented on a Breitbart article. Comment by that doctor is: "I mean, people are claiming any health problems they have after they had COVID are long COVID. So…"
December 29, 2024 at 1:47 AM
alterivan1.bsky.social
What did we do to deserve that, Justin?
Rick & Morty screenshot showing Snuffles wearing a robot suit. (context: this famous scene is basically Snuffles inquiring Summer about his testicles)
December 25, 2024 at 5:06 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
Adding this to the list.

cen.acs.org/pharmaceutic...
Meme "Reasons to live". Pepe the Frog is seen reading a book titled "Reasons to live" in the top panel. In the bottom panel, we can read on a page "A new way to take down SARS-CoV-2 by C&EN magazine"
December 18, 2024 at 8:18 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
"5 COVID deaths to every flu death"

Reposting with alt text

@njbbari3.bsky.social @tristanveness.bsky.social
ACTUARIES INSTITUTE 2024 EXCESS MORTALITY ANALYSIS* *Note: baseline now anticipates COVID deaths Total mortality 2% higher than predicted. COVID mortality 70% higher than predicted. Pneumonia deaths 14% higher than predicted. These outcomes are all statistically significant. 5 COVID deaths to every flu death. 2024 Winter COVID wave significantly worse than expected.
December 17, 2024 at 9:35 PM
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Source: reddit.com/r/pics/comme...
Diagnosis: 126.99 Oth Pulmonary Embolism W/o Acute Cor Pulmonale Date(s) determined not to be medically necessary: 11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024 The clinical reason for our determination is: You were admitted to the hospital on 11/29/2024. The reason is blood clot to lung. We read the medical records given to us. We read the guidelines for a hospital stay. This stay does not meet the guidelines. You did not have to be admitted as an inpatient in the hospital for this care. The reason is you were watched closely in the hospital. You were stable. You had tests that did not show any problems that needed inpatient only treatment. The records showed your lood pressure was not too low. You did not need a breathing machine. You could have gotten the care you needed without being admitted inpatient at the hospital. The hospital inpatient admission is not covered. We let the hospital know that it is not covered.
December 15, 2024 at 6:33 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
Patient went to the hospital for "blood clot to lung".

Later, insurance said nope: "You could have gotten the care you needed without being admitted inpatient at the hospital".

Denied.
Diagnosis: 126.99 Oth Pulmonary Embolism W/o Acute Cor Pulmonale Date(s) determined not to be medically necessary: 11/29/2024 - 11/30/2024 The clinical reason for our determination is: You were admitted to the hospital on 11/29/2024. The reason is blood clot to lung. We read the medical records given to us. We read the guidelines for a hospital stay. This stay does not meet the guidelines. You did not have to be admitted as an inpatient in the hospital for this care. The reason is you were watched closely in the hospital. You were stable. You had tests that did not show any problems that needed inpatient only treatment. The records showed your lood pressure was not too low. You did not need a breathing machine. You could have gotten the care you needed without being admitted inpatient at the hospital. The hospital inpatient admission is not covered. We let the hospital know that it is not covered.
December 15, 2024 at 6:32 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
They only removed the PHEIC status.

Blocked.
Screenshot from the World Health Organization official website: "Although COVID-19 is no longer defined as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), it continues to take a significant toll on health globally. With the pandemic now in its fourth year, it is clear the virus is likely to stay with us for many years to come – if not forever. Responding to the current situation, and looking to the future, WHO/Europe is launching its transition plan for COVID-19. "
December 7, 2024 at 9:34 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
When you're so delululu and you drink too much Fantasy.
Picture of a fictional drink based on Fanta, but here I called it "Fantasy", flavor "copium", instead of the leaf from the logo I used a deadly potion icon.
November 27, 2024 at 2:37 AM
alterivan1.bsky.social
Just wanted to add that if you give them a crash course on eugenics, WW1, "Spanish Flu", WW2, fascism and nazism. And you make all the parallels between the Spanish Flu and Covid pandemics, you might still end up in this situation :
Patrick Star's Wallet meme template: Man Ray says: Covid and the Spanish Flu share these characteristics, right? Patrick Star says: Yup. Man Ray says: Do you acknowledge their link to fascism? Patrick Star says: Yup. Man Ray says: So solving pandemics mitigates the rise of fascism! Patrick Star says: That makes sense to me. Man Ray says: So wear a mask to prevent mass infections! Patrick Star says: Biden said covid is over.
November 26, 2024 at 2:11 AM
alterivan1.bsky.social
That's too bad. As a last resort I would check on the Raven CleanAir Map, and generally speaking the CC community on different social medias (from Twitter all the way to Discord).

I hope you'll find a place that is safe <3 Good luck!
Screenshot of the Raven Clean Air Map showing businesses where employees wear a mask. We can see a few addresses, different filtering options too such as the type of business and place.
November 25, 2024 at 1:16 AM
alterivan1.bsky.social
Part 2.
November 24, 2024 at 5:18 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
"When we're talking about the Doctrine of Discovery what we're talking about is a set of rules and laws that made the immoral, moral for one group" - Tina Ngata ❤️

This is why indigenous populations subjected to colonization support the liberation of Palestine.
November 24, 2024 at 5:15 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
I agree.
Screenshot of a Twitter profile: @fucklongcovid
November 22, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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16 yr old me: "BRO OK SURE, BUT WHERE ARE THE INVESTMENT TIPS???"

Older/future me: "Ah yeah, quit university - TRUST ME -start mining bi..."

*10 seconds over*

16 yrs old me: (╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻
Quote post by Todd Davenport: "It's gonna get weird 😅" Quoted post by Eric Alper: "You meet 16-year-old you. You have only 10 seconds. What do you say?" Below a reply by Andrew Green: "We are genetically prone to ME/CFS. Learn about it. Rest when sick, for months."
November 21, 2024 at 11:24 AM
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It's been three days since Dalia Hasan @daliahasanmd.bsky.social —a critical voice—was completely silenced, losing all her followers and following. For those still doubting the 'Free Speech Absolutist's' fascist stances, here's your proof.

[First screenshot, June 2023. Second screenshot, today.]
Twitter screenshot, taken on June 2023, source "archive(dot)org". Twitter profile of Dalia Hasan. Following: 4567. Followers: 13500 Followers. Twitter screenshot, taken today, November 21 2024. Twitter profile of Dalia Hasan. Following: 0. Followers: 46 Followers. We can read some users tweeting to her: "WTH? Elon deleted all your followings?" and another person also tweeted: "And I just tried re-following Dalia Hasan 3 times. It appeared to work, but each time I leave and go back, I am no longer following her."
November 21, 2024 at 11:06 AM
alterivan1.bsky.social
A leftist ignoring Long COVID is like an environmentalist ignoring climate change.
"Scientists Uncover Hidden Long COVID Cases, Tripling Previous Estimates By Harvard University; November 17, 2024. A new AI tool developed by Mass General Brigham reveals that long COVID may affect 22.8% of the population, much higher than previously thought. The AI analyzes health records to improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce healthcare biases. Credit: SciTechDaily.com"
November 20, 2024 at 5:36 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
I really like how Magie approached the situation:
sackhimno: "Covid was over. 5 years ago" backsidebeverley replied: "Perhaps you and enlighten us with your knowledge of COVID" angiemay67 also replied: "Mathematically that would be impossible dear"
November 17, 2024 at 9:58 PM
alterivan1.bsky.social
Ah, thank you, Blackstone — really doing us a solid by neatly organizing all the homes we’ll be reclaiming once we dust off the ol’ guillotines.
More Perfect Union @MorePerfectUS tweeted: "Blackstone is now the largest corporate landlord on Earth with over 300,000 homes in the U.S. Billionaires and corporations have bough millions of homes and either raised rents or left them as empty investments. There are 16 million vacant houses-28 for every homeless person."
November 15, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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The moment I started clicking on a few BlueSky links I want to follow, Xitter sends me this:
Ads in private message inbox: "Limited time offer! Get 40% off Premium for this Thanksgiving."
November 15, 2024 at 2:46 AM
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Image description David Beckham's "Be Honest. Thank You." meme. Victoria Beckham: “Demographic and health factors like brain drain, healthcare system strain, demographic shift are the reason we experience this econ...” David Beckham: “Be honest.” Victoria Beckham: “Labor market dynamics and structural issues like ... labor market rigidities, skills mismatch, housing, lack of skilled workers for new green and digital economies, immigration are the reason...” David Beckham: “Be honest.” Victoria Beckham: “I’m being honest” David Beckham: “What is that thing you said was over but isn't?” Victoria Beckham: “C...” David Beckham: “Thank you.”
November 15, 2024 at 1:12 AM