Linda Jones
@askforlinda.bsky.social
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"If HCWs wear N95 respirators and surgical masks throughout, the total infection risk can be reduced by 94.7 % and 53.9 %, respectively Increasing the ventilation rate from 1 ACH to 6 ACH reduced the infection risk. ."
FYI NSW Health & @racgp.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
FYI NSW Health & @racgp.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Transmission of respiratory infectious diseases based on real close contact behavior in an emergency room
The risk of transmission of respiratory infectious diseases in emergency rooms is high, posing a severe threat to the health of healthcare workers (HC…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 19, 2025 at 3:26 AM
"If HCWs wear N95 respirators and surgical masks throughout, the total infection risk can be reduced by 94.7 % and 53.9 %, respectively Increasing the ventilation rate from 1 ACH to 6 ACH reduced the infection risk. ."
FYI NSW Health & @racgp.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
FYI NSW Health & @racgp.bsky.social et al
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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By Hiroshi Yasuda:
A COVID wave kills selected vulnerable people while making healthy people vulnerable.
You may be selected in the next wave.
Source: x.com/Yash25571056...
A COVID wave kills selected vulnerable people while making healthy people vulnerable.
You may be selected in the next wave.
Source: x.com/Yash25571056...
December 18, 2025 at 7:20 AM
By Hiroshi Yasuda:
A COVID wave kills selected vulnerable people while making healthy people vulnerable.
You may be selected in the next wave.
Source: x.com/Yash25571056...
A COVID wave kills selected vulnerable people while making healthy people vulnerable.
You may be selected in the next wave.
Source: x.com/Yash25571056...
Reposted by Linda Jones
Reposted by Linda Jones
There is no maximum cap on what an older person has to pay for services under Australia’s new Support at Home program. I argued at the Senate Inquiry that fees should be capped at 10% of fortnightly income. The government was not interested. Do we really want old people living in poverty?
December 16, 2025 at 9:19 PM
There is no maximum cap on what an older person has to pay for services under Australia’s new Support at Home program. I argued at the Senate Inquiry that fees should be capped at 10% of fortnightly income. The government was not interested. Do we really want old people living in poverty?
Reposted by Linda Jones
About 1 in 10 people have an autoimmune disease. There's great news here on current efforts that are achieving cures.
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-exhili...
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-exhili...
The Exhilirating Movement From Treatment to Cures for Autoimmune Diseases
Exploiting Lessons from Cancer's Mirror Biology
erictopol.substack.com
December 14, 2025 at 10:29 PM
About 1 in 10 people have an autoimmune disease. There's great news here on current efforts that are achieving cures.
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-exhili...
erictopol.substack.com/p/the-exhili...
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Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
December 16, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Anyone can become disabled.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Anyone can become chronically ill.
It’s not a choice. It’s not a moral failing. It’s not something you can “try harder” your way out of.
You can be the healthiest person in the world & completely disabled in an instant.
It’s a minority group you can join anytime.
Reposted by Linda Jones
What the —— people.
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
3 children dead from flu complications in two weeks: CHEO
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) reported that three young children have died as a result of influenza A complications in the first two weeks of December. The hospital said it is repo...
ottawa.citynews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
What the —— people.
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
Reposted by Linda Jones
Heavy rain moved across Oʻahu on Sunday, flooding roads and causing major traffic disruptions from Waikiki to Kalihi, as stormwater overwhelmed low-lying areas and drainage systems.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yjv6hdkb
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yjv6hdkb
December 16, 2025 at 1:49 AM
Heavy rain moved across Oʻahu on Sunday, flooding roads and causing major traffic disruptions from Waikiki to Kalihi, as stormwater overwhelmed low-lying areas and drainage systems.
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yjv6hdkb
Read more: https://tinyurl.com/yjv6hdkb
Reposted by Linda Jones
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/ah... @getup.org.au
Ahmad al Ahmad for Aussie of the Year
His actions disarming a gunman are the actions of a naturally heroic person.
petitions.getup.org.au
December 15, 2025 at 3:03 AM
This cause is close to my heart - please sign: petitions.getup.org.au/petitions/ah... @getup.org.au
Reposted by Linda Jones
If your son has close ties to a local terrorist cell, can we all agree that at the very least, your six gun licenses should be revoked?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
ASIO examined Bondi Beach gunman in 2019 for ties to Islamic State cell
Australia's domestic intelligence agency, ASIO, examined one of the Bondi Beach gunmen six years ago for his close ties to a Sydney-based Islamic State terrorism cell, the ABC understands.
www.abc.net.au
December 15, 2025 at 12:53 AM
If your son has close ties to a local terrorist cell, can we all agree that at the very least, your six gun licenses should be revoked?
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12...
Reposted by Linda Jones
shocked, horrified and saddened by the vicious mass shooting at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Bondi Beach
thinking of all those whose lives this has changed forever
misinformation & disinformation already in action in genAI-powered/partnered media, take care with what you read, and share
thinking of all those whose lives this has changed forever
misinformation & disinformation already in action in genAI-powered/partnered media, take care with what you read, and share
December 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
shocked, horrified and saddened by the vicious mass shooting at the Chanukah by the Sea celebration at Bondi Beach
thinking of all those whose lives this has changed forever
misinformation & disinformation already in action in genAI-powered/partnered media, take care with what you read, and share
thinking of all those whose lives this has changed forever
misinformation & disinformation already in action in genAI-powered/partnered media, take care with what you read, and share
To the brave man who wrestled a high powered rifle from a terrorist and risked his own life you are a true hero!
I am horrified, appalled and so sad that innocent people have lost their lives just because they were celebrating Hannukah and they have been targeted because of their faith!
Not here!
I am horrified, appalled and so sad that innocent people have lost their lives just because they were celebrating Hannukah and they have been targeted because of their faith!
Not here!
December 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
To the brave man who wrestled a high powered rifle from a terrorist and risked his own life you are a true hero!
I am horrified, appalled and so sad that innocent people have lost their lives just because they were celebrating Hannukah and they have been targeted because of their faith!
Not here!
I am horrified, appalled and so sad that innocent people have lost their lives just because they were celebrating Hannukah and they have been targeted because of their faith!
Not here!
Reposted by Linda Jones
Yes. And #COVID, & #LongCOVID, & any other #AirborneDisease.
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Does wearing a face mask stop you catching flu? Experts give verdict
Wearing a mask is inconvenient, but not as inconvenient as lockdowns
www.independent.co.uk
December 13, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Yes. And #COVID, & #LongCOVID, & any other #AirborneDisease.
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
But please wear an #N95 mask, designed to filter out infectious airborne particles, rather than the surgical masks
shown here 👇
@trishgreenhalgh.bsky.social
#CRainaMacIntyre
#DavidFisman
www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...
Reposted by Linda Jones
"Pinch Me" moment - not every day you beat multiple world leaders in the Top Stories section ...
December 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
"Pinch Me" moment - not every day you beat multiple world leaders in the Top Stories section ...
Reposted by Linda Jones
Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:
The risk estimate was flat at 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1,011.
That implies a 3% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
🧵
The risk estimate was flat at 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1,011.
That implies a 3% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
🧵
December 13, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Australian COVID-19 weekly stats update:
The risk estimate was flat at 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1,011.
That implies a 3% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
🧵
The risk estimate was flat at 0.1% “Currently Infectious”, or 1-in-1,011.
That implies a 3% chance that someone is infectious in a group of 30.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Australia
🧵
Reposted by Linda Jones
Here's the latest variant picture with a global scope, to late November.
Globally from October, BA.3.2.* "Cicada" showed a strong growth advantage of 5.5% per day (39% per week) over XFG.* "Stratus". A crossover looks likely during January at that pace.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Global #BA_3_2 #Cicada
🧵
Globally from October, BA.3.2.* "Cicada" showed a strong growth advantage of 5.5% per day (39% per week) over XFG.* "Stratus". A crossover looks likely during January at that pace.
#COVID19 #SARSCoV2 #Global #BA_3_2 #Cicada
🧵
December 13, 2025 at 7:44 AM
Reposted by Linda Jones
Oh wow - thanks for boosting that Denis. It was really nice to read those kind comments from Paul Griffin and Adrian Esterman.
My Dad will be rapt to see his brother get a mention.
My Dad will be rapt to see his brother get a mention.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Oh wow - thanks for boosting that Denis. It was really nice to read those kind comments from Paul Griffin and Adrian Esterman.
My Dad will be rapt to see his brother get a mention.
My Dad will be rapt to see his brother get a mention.
Reposted by Linda Jones
A large Israeli cohort study found that adults hospitalised with COVID face a 69% higher risk of death compared with uninfected adults, with elevated mortality persisting for up to 2 years after hospitalisation.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
December 12, 2025 at 11:50 PM
A large Israeli cohort study found that adults hospitalised with COVID face a 69% higher risk of death compared with uninfected adults, with elevated mortality persisting for up to 2 years after hospitalisation.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...
Reposted by Linda Jones
The start of Covid’s 7th year
is the perfect time to revisit
the pandemic hobbies
you have abandoned:
you can get back to baking
and puzzles,
you can get back to reading
and calling your friends;
and you can even get back
into doing what you can
to protect other people.
is the perfect time to revisit
the pandemic hobbies
you have abandoned:
you can get back to baking
and puzzles,
you can get back to reading
and calling your friends;
and you can even get back
into doing what you can
to protect other people.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
The start of Covid’s 7th year
is the perfect time to revisit
the pandemic hobbies
you have abandoned:
you can get back to baking
and puzzles,
you can get back to reading
and calling your friends;
and you can even get back
into doing what you can
to protect other people.
is the perfect time to revisit
the pandemic hobbies
you have abandoned:
you can get back to baking
and puzzles,
you can get back to reading
and calling your friends;
and you can even get back
into doing what you can
to protect other people.
Reposted by Linda Jones
Huge thanks to @mikehoney.bsky.social for all the valuable COVID data he tracks. His work has become incredibly important for scientists and health professionals, and with so little data available now, it really matters for people who want to stay safe and informed.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Scientists rely on this COVID-19 data. It's made by a volunteer in Melbourne
Meet the Melbourne IT specialist who tracks "incredibly valuable" COVID-19 data in his spare time.
www.sbs.com.au
December 12, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Huge thanks to @mikehoney.bsky.social for all the valuable COVID data he tracks. His work has become incredibly important for scientists and health professionals, and with so little data available now, it really matters for people who want to stay safe and informed.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Reposted by Linda Jones
Mike should be paid.
A lot.
A lot.
Huge thanks to @mikehoney.bsky.social for all the valuable COVID data he tracks. His work has become incredibly important for scientists and health professionals, and with so little data available now, it really matters for people who want to stay safe and informed.
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
www.sbs.com.au/news/article...
Scientists rely on this COVID-19 data. It's made by a volunteer in Melbourne
Meet the Melbourne IT specialist who tracks "incredibly valuable" COVID-19 data in his spare time.
www.sbs.com.au
December 13, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Mike should be paid.
A lot.
A lot.
Reposted by Linda Jones
7,604 aged care COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸400 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸400 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
December 12, 2025 at 5:11 AM
7,604 aged care COVID deaths since beginning of pandemic
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸400 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
🔸686 reported deaths in 2020
🔸226 reported deaths in 2021
🔸3,855 reported deaths in 2022
🔸1,359 reported deaths in 2023
🔸1,078 reported deaths in 2024
🔸400 reported deaths in 2025
@Mark_Butler_MP @SamRaeMP
Reposted by Linda Jones
This. People are contagious before symptoms start — masking protects everyone.
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
December 10, 2025 at 1:47 AM
This. People are contagious before symptoms start — masking protects everyone.
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
#COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #MaskUp😷
Source: x.com/haziethompso...
Reposted by Linda Jones
Victorian Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 12 Dec 2025
30 Nov to 6 Dec 2025:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.5% (+0.1%)
🔹COVID: 500 (+6%)
🔹Influenza A: 2,073 (-3%)
🔹Influenza B: 22 (-21%)
🔹RSV: 166 (-6%)
Source: health.vic.gov.au/infectious-d...
30 Nov to 6 Dec 2025:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.5% (+0.1%)
🔹COVID: 500 (+6%)
🔹Influenza A: 2,073 (-3%)
🔹Influenza B: 22 (-21%)
🔹RSV: 166 (-6%)
Source: health.vic.gov.au/infectious-d...
December 11, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Victorian Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 12 Dec 2025
30 Nov to 6 Dec 2025:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.5% (+0.1%)
🔹COVID: 500 (+6%)
🔹Influenza A: 2,073 (-3%)
🔹Influenza B: 22 (-21%)
🔹RSV: 166 (-6%)
Source: health.vic.gov.au/infectious-d...
30 Nov to 6 Dec 2025:
🔸COVID positivity rate: 2.5% (+0.1%)
🔹COVID: 500 (+6%)
🔹Influenza A: 2,073 (-3%)
🔹Influenza B: 22 (-21%)
🔹RSV: 166 (-6%)
Source: health.vic.gov.au/infectious-d...