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alleyj.bsky.social
#maskup
wired.com WIRED @wired.com · Jul 5
Hoarseness, a dry cough, and a sore throat are common symptoms of the new Covid variant called “Stratus,” in addition to the more common Covid symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, and fatigue.
Feeling Hoarse? You Might Have the New ‘Stratus’ Covid Variant
The World Health Organization has added the variant, known formally as XFG, to its monitoring list. A dry, irritated throat is among its main symptoms.
wrd.cm
July 5, 2025 at 10:33 PM
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safeairschoolsuk.bsky.social
Many airborne viruses cause chronic illness or death in children. Most have vaccines

COVID is particularly dangerous: spreads through air like smoke,
lingers for hours & can be deadly even in otherwise healthy people

Clean air saves lives

#SafeAirSchools
#PublicHealth

linktr.ee/SafeAirSchoo...
Population estimates for long Covid in children per month until data stopped being collected. 111 816 children living with long covid
July 3, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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drgorfinkel.bsky.social
5 COVID-19 LESSONS

1 Fewer hospitalizations doesn't mean Covid is over

2 Long Covid is downplayed

3 Disregarding Covid's later hospitalizations & deaths sends the wrong message

4 Health policy isn't a weapon

5 A national COVID-19 inquiry is tomorrow's guidebook

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Iris Gorfinkel: Five examples of how hubris in public health could lead to repeated mistakes
It’s urgent that political agendas don’t blind policymakers to the harsh realities of COVID-19. If hubris is left to shape public health policy, it ensures the same mistakes will be
www.thestar.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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covidchronicles.bsky.social
The very incarnation of virtue signalling:

"We’ve signalled what constitutes best practice, it’s up to everyone to apply it"

Did you do anything to educate staff on why this matters? On how much a threat SARS CoV-2 still poses to EVERYONE?

"Heavens, no! That would be uncouth!" #LongCovid
nikki-s.bsky.social Nikki Smith @nikki-s.bsky.social · Jul 3
At the Cardiology Unit at Wexham Park Hospital this morning - I should be pleased that they have this sign up.⬇️
However, I’ve seen no one else in a mask.

Wouldn’t it be lovely if the staff actually set an example @frimleyhealth.bsky.social?

#LongCovid
#WearAMask
Sign headed with Public Health England and NHS logos. Title is Staying safe from coronavirus while you are in hospital. Text reads: People with coronavirus can have very mild or no symptoms at all. This means they can spread the virus to other people without knowing. We provide care for vulnerable people and our staff see lots of patients each day. It is important we all take responsibilly for reducing the spread of coronavirus. We want to keep you, your family, other patients and our staff safe. Because we care, we might ask you to do things differently while you are here. Keep hands clean. Coronavirus and other viruses and bacteria can stay on surfaces for some time. To protect yourself and your loved ones, please wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitiser as often as possible. Try not to touch your face (mouth, nose, eyes) as this is an easy way to spread the virus. Wear a mask. Wearing a mask reduces the risk of you passing coronavirus to other parents and staff, so please wear your mask to protect others while you are here. Even if you don't have any symptoms, it is important you wear your mask properly (covering your nose and mouth) at all times. If you can’t wear a mask for any reason, please talk to your care team about what to do. If you have a carer or visitor coming to see you, they will also be asked to wear a mask or face covering to protect us all. Make space for others. As well as wearing a mask we all need to remember to make space for other people. Leaving at least two metres between you and other people is one of the main things you can do to reduce the risk of catching or spreading coronavirus.
July 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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thesullivan.bsky.social
The FDA is limiting COVID vaccine availability based on vibes about vaccines, without regard for the societal cost of long COVID. These are provably harmful public health policies.

Doctors who promote pseudoscience and harm people as a result should have their medical licenses revoked.
Top F.D.A. Official Overrode Scientists on Covid Shots
www.nytimes.com
July 3, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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coresinai.bsky.social
Be part of a study investigating the potential benefits of sirolimus for managing Long COVID symptoms. For more information, email CoreResearch@MountSinai.org.
Recruitment flyer from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai titled “Participants Needed for Long COVID Clinical Trial.” The flyer describes a study investigating the effects of a 12-week protocol of low-dose Sirolimus (rapamycin) versus placebo in adults with Long COVID. To be eligible, participants need a confirmed diagnosis of Long COVID and a positive COVID test, must be 18 or older, and live in the NYC area. The flyer explains that, if selected, participants will attend five in-person visits over six months, with blood draws, saliva collection, and online surveys. Study drug or placebo will be taken for 12 weeks in increasing doses. Compensation up to $150 is offered. Contact email: CoreResearch@mountsinai.org. Study effective dates are 2/11/2025 to 1/13/2026. Principal Investigator: Dr. David Putrino, PT, PhD. The flyer also includes cartoon-style illustrations of a person thinking, a checklist, and a person speaking with a healthcare provider.
July 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
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coresinai.bsky.social
Be part of a clinical trial investigating a device designed to assist cognitive function in Long COVID patients. For more information, contact CoreResearch@MountSinai.org.
Recruitment flyer from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for a research study on Long COVID. The flyer features a headline “Participants Needed” with a subheading asking if you are experiencing brain fog, memory problems, or thinking problems from Long COVID. A photo in the top right shows a man wearing a headband-like research device. Study details are listed: 8 weeks long, using the device at home for 4 weeks, completing online surveys, attending 7 virtual video visits and 3 in-person visits. Compensation up to $400 for completing all aspects of the trial. Eligibility: Long COVID, cognitive dysfunction associated with Long COVID, age over 18, and fluent in English. Contact information: CoreResearch@mountsinai.org and phone number 212-241-8454. Study dates: 11/18/2024 to 11/11/2025. Principal Investigator: David Putrino, PT, PhD, at the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illnesses (CoRE).
July 3, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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coresinai.bsky.social
We're exploring the effects of two antiviral medications on Long COVID symptoms. For more information, email CoreResearch@MountSinai.org.
Recruitment flyer from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai with the headline “Volunteers Needed: Long COVID Clinical Trial.” The flyer asks if the reader has a confirmed diagnosis of Long COVID and states they may be eligible for a 6-month drug clinical trial involving antiviral drugs. Eligibility criteria listed include: age over 18, diagnosis of Long COVID from a physician, HIV negative status, ability to commute to the office, and other possible criteria. Participation details: random assignment to one of three groups (Truvada, Selzentry, or placebo), attending 6 in-person study visits, providing blood and saliva samples, and completing online surveys. The study goal is to investigate whether antiviral medications affect Long COVID symptoms. Compensation up to $300 is offered. Contact email: CoreResearch@MountSinai.org. Additional details include the study location (5 East 98th St, SB-18), lead researcher David Putrino, PT, PhD, study number 24-00088, and study dates from 6/3/2025 to 6/2/2026. Includes the Mount Sinai logo and an IRB approved badge.
July 3, 2025 at 1:04 PM
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blaqdocdown.bsky.social
Keep pushing the message. 45 and his group of dipshit appointees will have our asses dead in a body bag.

#maskup
marteki.bsky.social Naa Marteki Reed 💃🏾 💖 @marteki.bsky.social · Jul 2
Reminder: We’re still in a pandemic. (No, it’s not endemic yet. And that status doesn’t matter for some folks.)

😷

#COVID #COVIDIsNotOver #MaskUp
July 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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expertlevelbummer.bsky.social
No matter when you stopped or why, it's always a good time to start masking again.

Did you know that, in only 5 years, long-COVID has surpassed asthma to become the most prevalent cause of chronic illness in children?
Jen, a European-American woman wearing a layered green headwrap, watermelon earrings, a heart-shaped pin painted with the colors of the Palestinian flag, slightly cat-eye glasses, and a 3M Aura 9210+ respirator with a mask chain reading "Y'all ableist", smiles for the camera.
July 3, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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megastar27.bsky.social
Every #covidisnotover infection causes systemic harms increasing risk of blackout, stroke, heart attack and cardiac arrest

#weararespirator

youtu.be/6Tm1Cm0_e7Q?...
Doctors Blame Long Covid, Stress & Hidden Heart Issues As Young Adults Report Sudden Blackouts
YouTube video by CNN-News18
youtu.be
July 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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tinywriterlaura.bsky.social
thank you for this lovely review! for me, this extract is what it’s all about and i’m always very pleased when a reviewer sees it 🙏
Screenshot of a paragraph from the review, reading: under this story of a young, well-meaning woman caught between a father figure mad doctor and an engaging ‘monster’ is a story about people suffering from PVFS, chronic fatigue, ME, Long Covid, and the struggle they face in being believed, particularly by medical professionals. Awakened doesn’t shy away from the disbelief and negativity they face. I like this realistic element. Although this is a story, the news is full of real life stories of people who have gone on the same journey as Thea and her mother. Just for this alone, I recommend you read this book. You might never suffer with this yourself, but Awakened is a sympathetic exploration of the silent struggle of sufferers.
July 3, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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atranscendedman.bsky.social
Amsterdam researchers studied 106 children with long COVID and found 84% had impaired quality of life, with significantly higher rates of severe anxiety, depression, and sleep problems than children with other chronic conditions or the general population.

www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Quality of life and mental health in children with long COVID - Communications Medicine
Noij et al. assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and mental health in children with pediatric Long COVID (PLC) compared to children with chronic health conditions and the general population. ...
www.nature.com
July 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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bookhaven.bsky.social
PREPRINT: Exercise-induced Changes in Microclotting and Cytokine Levels Point to Vascular Injury and Inflammation in People with Long COVID (2025)

🔗 www.researchsquare.com/article/rs-6...

#microclots #longCOVID #NEISvoid
ABSTRACT Background: Long COVID is a persistent and episodic multi-system condition that impacts quality of life and functional status. Underlying pathologies include viral persistence, endothelial dysfunction, platelet hyperactivation/dysregulation, and the presence of anomalous deposits, also referred to as fibrinaloid complexes or microclots. Exercise is sometimes suggested to be beneficial for people with Long COVID despite minimal exertion being shown to exacerbate symptoms in many cases. To date, changes in microclot dynamics, inflammation, and biomarker profile in response to exercise remain unstudied in people living with Long COVID.
July 3, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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waterbarnes.bsky.social
If you know me, you know someone with long COVID. After avoiding the virus until this Spring and not having a particularly bad case, I now cope with peripheral neuropathy on the daily and let's not even get into my energy levels 😢
July 3, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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freulingskind.bsky.social
I’m demonstrating virtually outside the 🇩🇪 @bundestag.de. Day 2️⃣6️⃣9️⃣

📢 #CallForPublicHealthAction 📢

Demonstration for the right to #CleanAir, vaccines, evidence-based infection control, scientifically sound public education, adequate care & biomedical research for #LongCovid / #MECFS
Image of a demo sign with the text: 1. That respiratory protection (FFP2/FFP3/N95/N99) be made mandatory in healthcare and social care, just as hand hygiene is today, to ensure patient safety for all. 2. That schools and other public buildings be guaranteed the same high standard of air quality that politicians have already arranged for themselves with tax money. 3. That COVID-19 vaccines be made fully available to all age groups for whom the vaccines are approved. 4. Adequate care and biomedical research for Long COVID, ME/CFS, and other infection-associated chronic conditions. 5. Honest, scientifically sound public education about the risks of infection and how best to protect each other. If you want this too, you can help boost or join the demonstration by quote-tweeting (photo is of course optional!) and tagging #CallForPublicHealthAction @inneiennyfas.bsky.social
July 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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maskbloceug.bsky.social
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?”
July 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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dailydot.com
“I used to write poems”: Young people are linking mental decline to long COVID in real time on TikTok bit.ly/3Gs4wFI
"I used to write poems": Young people are linking mental decline to long COVID in real time on TikTok
July 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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megastar27.bsky.social
#weararespirator
#covidisnotover

"It has advised the public to strictly adhere to preventive protocols, including wearing face masks, maintaining physical distancing, and practicing regular handwashing."

www.gbcghanaonline.com/news/health/...
No deaths recorded in COVID-19 resurgence – Health Minister urges calm
The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has reassured Ghanaians that the country remains firmly in control of the COVID-19 situation, despite a
www.gbcghanaonline.com
July 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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scienmag.bsky.social
Decoding Covid-19 Spread Using Large Language Models

In the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, understanding the precise circumstances that facilitate viral transmission remains paramount. While epidemiological case investigations have provided invaluable insights, the sheer volume…
Decoding Covid-19 Spread Using Large Language Models
In the relentless battle against the Covid-19 pandemic, understanding the precise circumstances that facilitate viral transmission remains paramount. While epidemiological case investigations have provided invaluable insights, the sheer volume and complexity of unstructured clinical and epidemiological text documentation have hindered comprehensive analysis. Recently, a groundbreaking study has emerged from the collaborative efforts of Bizel-Bizellot, Galmiche, Lelandais, and their colleagues, outlining innovative methods to harness the power of large language models (LLMs) to extract critical information on Covid-19 transmission from free-text sources.
scienmag.com
July 2, 2025 at 11:18 PM
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daniellebeckman.bsky.social
Very honored to have given this Rising Star interview, where I could talk a bit about myself, my research, my passion for microscopy, and my dream to help find a cure for #LongCovid one day 💔

Link for the full interview: short-link.me/123uR
Press release:
www.eurekalert.org/news-release...
Brazilian neuroscientist reveals how viral infections transform the brain through microscopic detective work
Dr. Danielle Beckman's innovative research at the California National Primate Research Center demonstrates how viral infections disrupt brain homeostasis, leading to neuroinflammation and cognitiv...
www.eurekalert.org
July 1, 2025 at 5:19 PM
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atranscendedman.bsky.social
Beijing researchers showed that the new cepharanthine–β-cyclodextrin tablets reduce inflammation linked to lung injury in Long COVID by suppressing key cytokines (IL-6, TNF-α, IL-1β) and inflammatory cells (CD68+, Ly6G+), protecting lung tissue in mice.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Development and evaluation of cepharanthine-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex oral tablets for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 lung injury - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Development and evaluation of cepharanthine-β-cyclodextrin inclusion complex oral tablets for prevention and treatment of COVID-19 lung injury
www.nature.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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dlingenfelter.bsky.social
Here is the key argument from Dan Sirotkin’s article, “China Owns Nature Magazine’s Ass”:

COVID-19 was likely created via serial passage in a lab setting & was then accidentally released—with a coordinated media effort to obscure this origin.
www.harvard2thebighouse.com/p/china-owns...
Here’s a concise breakdown of the key arguments from Dan Sirotkin’s article, *“China Owns Nature Magazine’s Ass”*: ### 🧪 Core Thesis - Sirotkin alleges that the widely cited *Nature* article, *“The Proximal Origin of SARS-CoV-2”*, is propaganda aimed at suppressing legitimate inquiry into the virus’s potential lab-based origins. - He claims that the paper ignored key scientific evidence and misled the public by suggesting COVID-19 emerged solely through natural zoonotic transmission. ### 🧬 Rebuttal of “Natural Origin” Narrative - Sirotkin argues that serial passage—infecting animals like ferrets or tree shrews repeatedly in lab settings—can give viruses features that appear “natural.” - He criticizes the idea that such features in SARS-CoV-2 (e.g., spike protein ACE2 affinity, polybasic cleavage site) are proof of a natural origin, citing similarities to lab-manipulated strains of bird flu and H1N1. - The article emphasizes that SARS-CoV-2’s genetic divergence and lack of precursor strains suggest intentional or accidental manipulation and lab emergence. ### 🧠 Institutional and Media Complicity - He accuses *Nature* and other scientific institutions of bending to pressure from the Chinese government and funding-driven interests. - The article claims over 1,000 articles were censored by *Nature* at China’s request and suggests widespread media complicity in suppressing alternative origin theories. - He critiques Reddit and corporate media for alleged censorship of lab-leak discussions. ### 🔍 On the Scientific Establishment - Sirotkin questions why prominent virologists have ignored or downplayed serial passage studies and prior gain-of-function research. - He specifically references work by Ralph Baric at UNC and earlier experiments that manipulated coronaviruses via ACE2 adaptation. ### ⚠️ Larger Accusation - Beyond scientific critique, the article paints a picture of a geopolitical cover-up involving U.S. and Chinese scientists, suppressed treatments, and …
July 1, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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covid.aktion.network
Happy #CanadaDay.

Building #CanadaStrong needs a healthy Canada. Building Canada Strong means stopping the spread of Covid.

#CovidIsAirborne #CovidIsntOver #CdnPoli #CdnHealth #CanLab
Large bold red text on white. Gothic sans-serif font. COVID IS NOT OVER. (smaller) WE ARE ALL STILL AT RISK. WEAR A MASK. (then in handwritten script font) #COVIDisntOVER #STOPtheSPREAD #NotMILD #SafeCOMMUNITY (bottom small in black) circle with line thru it and inverse colored letters for covid action network: cAn.
July 1, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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theadventurer.bsky.social
I haven’t watched it yet, but I know there’s a lot of people in my circles who would like to know about this 👇

An accessible talk about long covid, from what we know about it, to the research currently underway.
crick.ac.uk The Francis Crick Institute @crick.ac.uk · Jun 26
Join @dremmacbw.bsky.social, a Senior Clinical Research Fellow at the Crick as she explains how her team are working to improve understanding of the biology of long COVID and discovering new ways to both prevent and treat this complex disease.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMNe...
Figuring Out Long COVID - with Emma Wall
YouTube video by Francis Crick Institute
www.youtube.com
July 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM