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Dr Sera De Lorenzo
@drseradelorenzo.bsky.social
Interested in psychology, history, space and seeing an end to COVID-19
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AUST: Minimum Of 6 AC COVID Deaths Per Day

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"Covid is killing at least 6 people a day in Australian AC homes, as new figures show two thirds of elderly residents have not had a booster in the last 6 months"

Listed In Article: All ACFs with cases & deaths 👈

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November 23, 2023 at 8:09 AM
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John Flint: "Millions of Aussies ruled ineligible for improved COVID vaccines"

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"The Federal Govt has secured about 3 million doses of the XBB.1.5 vaccines. That is 1.2 million fewer than the number of Australians aged 65 & over"

22/11/2023

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November 22, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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ATAGI

1) 2023: Eligibility For 2 Vax Doses
-Ages: 65+ yrs
-Persons aged 18-64 yrs with "severe immunocompromise" (Linked info)
health.gov.au/news/atagi-u...

2) 2023: Eligibility For 1 Dose
-Ages: 18-64 yrs
-Ages: 5-17 yrs with "medical comorbidities"
www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-2...
November 22, 2023 at 11:29 PM
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Aust & UK - C19 Policies Among The Worst Globally 🚩

Prof Brendan Crabb: "We still have a strategy that is pro-infection"

US & Many In OCED (Excluding Aust):
-"Airborne mitigation"
-"Strategic use of high-quality masks"
-"Use of RAT tests to promote safe events"
-Quick & wide supply of vaxxes
Living with COVID remains 'exceptional' | Burnet Institute
www.burnet.edu.au
November 18, 2023 at 11:38 PM
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Both Paxlovid & Molnupiravir Are Prescribed For AC Residents 🚩

In it's most recent treatment guidelines for Covid, the WHO found Paxlovid was better at reducing hospitalisation & cautions using Molnupiravir due to "CONCERNS regarding possible HARMS"

www.health.gov.au/resources/pu...
Latest WHO C19 Treatment Guidelines: Paxlovid Superior To Molnupiravir 🚩

"Nirmatrelvir/ritonavir [Paxlovid] was deemed a superior choice to molnupiravir given it probably has a greater reduction in hospitalisation & because of CONCERNS regarding possible HARMS of Molnupiravir"
www.bmj.com/content/370/...

The updated WHO recommendations for Covid treatment
November 11, 2023 at 11:56 PM
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Australia's Covid Vulnerable Groups - Millions 📌

1) Persons Severely Immunocompromised: approx 2.5% - 500,000
health.gov.au/ministers/th...

2) Persons With Comorbidities: 2+ Conditions 18.6% - <5 million
abs.gov.au/statistics/h...

3) Persons Aged 65+ Years: 16% - 4.2 million (2020)
Older Australians, Demographic profile
Older people make up a considerable proportion of Australia@s population @ at 30 June 2020, over 1 in 6 people were aged 65 and over. The report details the demographic profile of older Australians...
aihw.gov.au
November 11, 2023 at 5:06 AM
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Another Effective C19 Nasal Vax Study 📌

"Nasal vaccines for "respiratory viruses . . are less invasive & STOP viral particle replication in the airway, before a virus can enter the bloodstream"

Study Review: medicalxpress.com/news/2023-11...
Original Study: www.nature.com/articles/s41...?
An FcRn-targeted mucosal vaccine against SARS-CoV-2 infection and transmission - Nature Communicatio...
Here the authors develop a mucosal SARS-CoV-2 vaccine and show immunogenicity and protection in mice as well as reduced virus transmission in hamsters. This protein vaccine consists of a stabilized sp...
www.nature.com
November 9, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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This article also notes that "Almost 780 million people were killed or made ill by the coronavirus, according to the WHO"

Re Lockdowns: This study is useful as it seeks to ensure that any future pandemic policies reduce the harmful effects of social isolation & reduced exercise
UK: Pandemic Lockdowns & Brain Health 📌
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"The pandemic has caused sustained harm to the brain health of people aged 50 or over, rapidly speeding up cognitive decline regardless of whether or not they caught C19"

Limitation: Observational Study
Pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over
UK study finds cognitive function and working memory in older adults declined even if they were not infected with virus
www.theguardian.com
November 2, 2023 at 1:59 AM
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UK: C19 Inquiry & Depraved Leaders 📌

Chief Scientist Sir Patrick Vallance Aug/2020: “[Boris Johnson was] obsessed with older people ACCEPTING their fate & letting the young get on with life & the economy”

Health Minister accused of "killing" AC residents

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023...
‘Nature’s way of dealing with old people’: the damning messages revealed to Covid inquiry
Crass and aggressive language laid bare in evidence of exchanges between Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings and Patrick Vallance
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2023 at 6:04 AM
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AUST: Medicare & Bulk Billing 📌
1/11/2023

1) From Today - Increased Medicare Subsidies For GPs Include
-Pensioners
-CMW Concession Card holders
-Children <16 yrs
-Areas in rural & regional Australia

2) New Medicare Rebate
-60+ min consultations

www.pm.gov.au/media/medica...
Medicare bulk billing strengthened as largest investment in 40 years takes effect | Prime Minister o...
www.pm.gov.au
November 1, 2023 at 12:07 AM
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Time To Mitigate 😷

VIC's Acting CHO: Victorians are asked to "Consider masking up again" as Covid cases surge

C19 cases are rising across most of Aust

NSW CHO: Growing Covid cases as Flu & RSV fall - C19 expect to peak by end of year

Audio: 2.16 Mins

www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10...
Melbournians urged to mask up as COVID cases rise
Trusted and independent source of local, national and world news. In-depth analysis, business, sport, weather and more.
www.abc.net.au
October 31, 2023 at 4:04 AM
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Cleaning Indoor Air To Reduce Covid Transmission 📌

It is now known that Covid is airborne & can spread >6 feet within indoor spaces

Cleaning indoor air is necessary for pandemic mgt - along with other mitigations (e.g. masks)

US 60 Minutes 13.17 Mins:
Indoor air systems “absolutely key” in curbing spread of viruses | 60 Minutes
With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving the quality of the air we all breathe while inside.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2023 at 3:50 AM
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The Good News & The Bad News 📌
Aust C19 Data
27/10/23

The Good News 👍
◊ C19 Data is out early today

The Bad News 👎
◊ Monthly C19 data
◊ "From 10 Nov 2023 .. reporting will change from weekly to monthly. 27 Oct 2023 is the final weekly C19 update"

www.health.gov.au/topics/covid...
www.health.gov.au
October 27, 2023 at 12:43 AM
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US: Covid & Clean Air Policies 📌

The US 60 Minutes will include a report this week on the failure to address a basic feature of the pandemic - the airborne transmission of Covid & the importance of implementing clean indoor air policies

www.cbsnews.com/video/the-ai...
The Air We Breathe | Sunday on 60 Minutes
With a new strain of Covid on the rise and flu season just getting started, CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook spotlights how lessons from the pandemic about the quality of indoor air...
www.cbsnews.com
October 27, 2023 at 12:30 AM
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Duration Of Covid-19 Infectivity In Children 📌

Findings
-Median days of infectivity: 3 Days for vaxxed & non-vaxxed
-Majority not infectious after 5 days

Study: 76 PCR C19 persons aged 7-18 yrs, April-Sept 2022, 68.4% vaxxed

Limitation: Low sample size
SARS-CoV-2 Culturable Virus Shedding in Children
This cohort study evaluates the duration of SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and its association with vaccination status in children after a positive COVID-19 test result
jamanetwork.com
October 24, 2023 at 12:21 AM
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Aust Govts & LC Denial 📌

"The researchers found Aust lacking in several categories, including early investigation, accessibility & availability of trustworthy public health information, & adequate multidisciplinary LC services to meet demand"

Note: We have no LC Medicare item No/s to establish Nos
Aust LC Response: Below International Standards 📌

In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"

90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms

Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds

Research: RMIT University & Northern Health

www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging
Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.
www.rmit.edu.au
October 23, 2023 at 4:21 AM
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Aust LC Response: Below International Standards 📌

In VIC: "14% .. who had C19 suffer from LC"

90% of with LC had mild C19 symptoms

Many with LC are not being treated as per recognised international stds

Research: RMIT University & Northern Health

www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-new...
New study reveals Australian Long COVID response lagging
Australia’s Long COVID response is falling short of international standards and needs an urgent overhaul, a new study warns.
www.rmit.edu.au
October 23, 2023 at 3:30 AM
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In June 2023 CMO Kelly Said C19 Was Still A Major Health Risk - Now It's No Longer A CDINS 📌

June 2023 - CMO: "Immunity from C19 after infection or vaccination drops. If vaccination rates decrease, we could see more cases of SEVERE C19 & more long-term health consequences like LONG COVID"
Winter is here – and CMO says COVID-19 remains a health risk
Winter is here, bringing with it the rise of colds, flus and other respiratory illnesses that are more common in the colder months.
www.theage.com.au
October 22, 2023 at 12:20 AM
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NEW: AHPPC & Aust's CMO Declare That Covid Is No Longer A Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance 📌

"Aust has shifted to managing C19 consistent with other common communicable diseases, focusing on prevention, reducing transmission" mgt etc.

www.health.gov.au/news/ahppc-s....
www.health.gov.au
October 21, 2023 at 7:34 AM
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C19 Vax Uptake 2023 - Aust
21/10/2023: 1of2

Current C19 Vax Rates - 2023 📊
◊ Largest Cohort With Boosters: 65+ yrs
◊ Lowest Cohorts With Boosters: 18-29 yrs - followed in order by 30-49 yrs & 50-64 yrs

Note
◊ Lowest cohort 18-29yrs - graph

Source: www.health.gov.au/topics/covid...
October 21, 2023 at 5:06 AM
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For those interested in AC C19 Cases
21/10/2023
Thread - 8 posts

P1 - Aust

Current C19 Cases 📊
◊ AC Residents: Higher, h/e, there are major differences between jurisdictions
◊ AC Staff: Higher, h/e, there are major differences between jurisdictions

Residents & Staff: health.gov.au/topics/covid...
October 21, 2023 at 4:29 AM
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Aust: Weekly C19 Deaths 📌
20/10/2023

• This Wk: 66
• Last Wk: 51
• Since 2020: 23,024
• 2023: 5,808

◊ VIC: 32*

◊ NSW: 19**

◊ QLD: 8*

◊ WA: 6 (30s, 60s, 80-90+)

◊ TAS: 1

◊ ACT: 0

NA
◊ NT: Fortnightly
◊ SA: Monthly

Notes
*Thanks @dbRaevn
**NSW:-2 From totals
October 20, 2023 at 7:30 AM
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UK Covid Inquiry - WhatsApp Messages Reveal Top Scientists Called Rishi Sunak "Dr Death" 📌

The name was in response to the then Treasurer's scheme to promote the economy via his 'Eat Out To Help Out" scheme for restaurants, Aug 2020, just after 45,000 C19 deaths

www.bbc.com/news/health-...
Covid inquiry: Sunak called Dr Death by top scientist
The comment was made in a WhatsApp exchange after the public had been encouraged to "eat out" to help the economy.
www.bbc.com
October 19, 2023 at 10:10 PM
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From My X Acc: Nov 2022
Thread of 5 posts

Expose: Big Business & C19 📌
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Major players: Billionaire, US extreme right wing donor, Charles Koch & affiliates

1) PAST TACTICS
-Persuade Govts Herd Immunity is real
-Ensure Govts switch public health policies from everyone to only most vulnerable
Koch-Funded Legal Group Fights to Protect Online Covid Misinformation - EXPOSEDbyCMD
A litigation group funded by Charles Koch is helping propagators of Covid-19-related misinformation sue the Biden administration over what it calls “censorship” on social media.
www.exposedbycmd.org
October 19, 2023 at 11:10 AM
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Liver Damage - Not Due to Covid - Due to Stress From C19 That Increased Drinking 📌

This is not a study about C19 causing liver damage - instead it is about how some people are experiencing extreme stress due to C19 which causes some to increase their drinking of alcohol to numb their emotional pain
Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased rates of liver disease, transplants
Transplant centers across the U.S. are reporting an increase in patients with alcohol liver disease due to pandemic drinking that are now in need of liver transplants.
abcnews.go.com
October 18, 2023 at 10:27 AM