@jenroggenkamp.bsky.social
Mom, wife, recovering lawyer. Surviving in Los Angeles. I’m here to stay informed and feel less alone during the apocalypse. I rarely generate original content.
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As someone who writes and thinks about air quality all the time, I wanted to answer some questions I'm getting and talk about what steps I'm taking, not necessarily as a reporter, but as an LA mom trying to do the right thing
Clearing the air
A hearty welcome to all the new AQI obsessives!
www.torched.la
January 21, 2025 at 10:58 PM
As someone who writes and thinks about air quality all the time, I wanted to answer some questions I'm getting and talk about what steps I'm taking, not necessarily as a reporter, but as an LA mom trying to do the right thing
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No government can ever feasibly choose to ignore climate change or pandemics. You can't stop physics or biology by pretending that they don't exist. The only real choice governments make is how badly they and their people will suffer.
January 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM
No government can ever feasibly choose to ignore climate change or pandemics. You can't stop physics or biology by pretending that they don't exist. The only real choice governments make is how badly they and their people will suffer.
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Healthcare workers…If your patient is wearing a mask you should too.
When you ask “do you want me to wear a mask?” You’re putting an undue burden on your patient
You’re refusing to acknowledge the imbalance of power that makes us feel uncomfortable saying “yes”
Just wear a mask. At all times.
When you ask “do you want me to wear a mask?” You’re putting an undue burden on your patient
You’re refusing to acknowledge the imbalance of power that makes us feel uncomfortable saying “yes”
Just wear a mask. At all times.
A Plea to Maskless Healthcare Workers from Vulnerable Patients
If you see a mask - wear a mask. Better yet - wear a mask all the time and show us you understand that we're still IN a pandemic. We are depending on you to keep us safe - please don't betray that.
www.disabledginger.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Healthcare workers…If your patient is wearing a mask you should too.
When you ask “do you want me to wear a mask?” You’re putting an undue burden on your patient
You’re refusing to acknowledge the imbalance of power that makes us feel uncomfortable saying “yes”
Just wear a mask. At all times.
When you ask “do you want me to wear a mask?” You’re putting an undue burden on your patient
You’re refusing to acknowledge the imbalance of power that makes us feel uncomfortable saying “yes”
Just wear a mask. At all times.
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If you really do oppose fascism, then consider masking up to protect public health and paying attention to all the science from the last four years that explains why.
January 21, 2025 at 2:13 AM
If you really do oppose fascism, then consider masking up to protect public health and paying attention to all the science from the last four years that explains why.
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Important findings by CalTech researchers
Lead is associated w/ particulate phase and can be effectively removed from indoor air w/ right-sized HEPA air cleaners or high-volume, MERV-13 based CR Boxes.
More on health effects, etc: ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/le...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/c...
Lead is associated w/ particulate phase and can be effectively removed from indoor air w/ right-sized HEPA air cleaners or high-volume, MERV-13 based CR Boxes.
More on health effects, etc: ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/le...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/c...
Airborne Lead and Chlorine Levels Soared as L.A. Wildfires Raged
The findings give new insight into the dangers of urban wildfires that burn plastics and other chemicals in homes and property.
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Important findings by CalTech researchers
Lead is associated w/ particulate phase and can be effectively removed from indoor air w/ right-sized HEPA air cleaners or high-volume, MERV-13 based CR Boxes.
More on health effects, etc: ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/le...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/c...
Lead is associated w/ particulate phase and can be effectively removed from indoor air w/ right-sized HEPA air cleaners or high-volume, MERV-13 based CR Boxes.
More on health effects, etc: ww2.arb.ca.gov/resources/le...
www.nytimes.com/2025/01/20/c...
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Everybody is constantly surprised. Families are constantly surprised they are sick all the time. Teachers are surprised the kids keep failing. Economists are surprised the economy keeps sputtering. The only people not surprised by any of this are those not in full denial of Covid
December 13, 2024 at 7:24 PM
Everybody is constantly surprised. Families are constantly surprised they are sick all the time. Teachers are surprised the kids keep failing. Economists are surprised the economy keeps sputtering. The only people not surprised by any of this are those not in full denial of Covid
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Myth: If you're young, you have nothing to fear from #COVID19. STUDY:
Study finds that younger (18–44) and middle-age (45–64) non-hospitalized neuro-PASC (Long COVID) patients had the worst performance in objective executive function and working memory.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Study finds that younger (18–44) and middle-age (45–64) non-hospitalized neuro-PASC (Long COVID) patients had the worst performance in objective executive function and working memory.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Neurologic Manifestations of Long COVID Disproportionately Affect Young and Middle‐Age Adults
Objective To investigate neurologic manifestations of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (Neuro-PASC) in post-hospitalization Neuro-PASC (PNP) and non-hospitalized Neuro-PASC (NNP) patients...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 23, 2024 at 4:07 PM
Myth: If you're young, you have nothing to fear from #COVID19. STUDY:
Study finds that younger (18–44) and middle-age (45–64) non-hospitalized neuro-PASC (Long COVID) patients had the worst performance in objective executive function and working memory.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Study finds that younger (18–44) and middle-age (45–64) non-hospitalized neuro-PASC (Long COVID) patients had the worst performance in objective executive function and working memory.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
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You couldn't make it up.
The New York Times, so active in getting people repeatedly infected, slips out a quiet little article saying that Covid infections can raise the risk of heart problems for years.
Can we please stop pretending?
archive.md/eNWvM
The New York Times, so active in getting people repeatedly infected, slips out a quiet little article saying that Covid infections can raise the risk of heart problems for years.
Can we please stop pretending?
archive.md/eNWvM
November 23, 2024 at 8:55 AM
You couldn't make it up.
The New York Times, so active in getting people repeatedly infected, slips out a quiet little article saying that Covid infections can raise the risk of heart problems for years.
Can we please stop pretending?
archive.md/eNWvM
The New York Times, so active in getting people repeatedly infected, slips out a quiet little article saying that Covid infections can raise the risk of heart problems for years.
Can we please stop pretending?
archive.md/eNWvM
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Curated lists of trolls that can be blocked with one click would be AWESOME.
Yes, COVID trolls are on Bluesky. Just block them using bsky.app/profile/did:...
November 23, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Curated lists of trolls that can be blocked with one click would be AWESOME.
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ACTION ALERT: Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the CDC urging them to recommend universal N95 masking in healthcare settings.
You can submit comments directly by email at HICPAC@CDC.gov or via their website form:
You can submit comments directly by email at HICPAC@CDC.gov or via their website form:
Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC)
HICPAC is a federal advisory committee that provides advice and guidance on infection control and st
www.cdc.gov
November 22, 2024 at 6:27 PM
ACTION ALERT: Today is the LAST DAY to submit comments to the CDC urging them to recommend universal N95 masking in healthcare settings.
You can submit comments directly by email at HICPAC@CDC.gov or via their website form:
You can submit comments directly by email at HICPAC@CDC.gov or via their website form:
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There is no faster way for a healthcare worker to destroy the credibility of their expertise than to not wear an N95 mask.
Anyone who can't evaluate situational facts sufficiently to choose to self protect during a pandemic has no business evaluating my medical situation.
Anyone who can't evaluate situational facts sufficiently to choose to self protect during a pandemic has no business evaluating my medical situation.
November 21, 2024 at 5:50 PM
There is no faster way for a healthcare worker to destroy the credibility of their expertise than to not wear an N95 mask.
Anyone who can't evaluate situational facts sufficiently to choose to self protect during a pandemic has no business evaluating my medical situation.
Anyone who can't evaluate situational facts sufficiently to choose to self protect during a pandemic has no business evaluating my medical situation.
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People would rather pretend pneumonia is normal than admit Covid is a problem
November 21, 2024 at 6:07 AM
People would rather pretend pneumonia is normal than admit Covid is a problem
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People attend schools to learn. Schools are hotspots for covid transmission. Covid leaves its mark on the brain, including drops in IQ scores. Equity requires safe spaces. Equity = covid protections in schools.
Article by Dr. Ziyad Al-Aly ( @zalaly.bsky.social ) from Feb 2024:
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores
theconversation.com/mounting-res...
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores
theconversation.com/mounting-res...
Mounting research shows that COVID-19 leaves its mark on the brain, including significant drops in IQ scores
Two new high-profile studies add to the increasingly worrisome picture of how even mild cases of COVID-19 can have detrimental effects on brain health.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
People attend schools to learn. Schools are hotspots for covid transmission. Covid leaves its mark on the brain, including drops in IQ scores. Equity requires safe spaces. Equity = covid protections in schools.
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Study: “The COVID-19 group had a significantly higher rates of bacterial infections, influenza virus infections, and mycoplasma infections”
Just like Spanish Flu, Covid is increasing the risk of bacterial infections.
#MycoplasmaPneumonia #Pneumonia #LongCovid
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Just like Spanish Flu, Covid is increasing the risk of bacterial infections.
#MycoplasmaPneumonia #Pneumonia #LongCovid
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Long COVID facts and findings: a large-scale online survey in 74,075 Chinese participants
This survey provides valuable insights into long COVID situation among Chinese residents,
with 10%–30% (including repeated infection) reporting symptoms. Monitoring at-risk
individuals based on identi...
www.thelancet.com
November 17, 2024 at 9:30 AM
Study: “The COVID-19 group had a significantly higher rates of bacterial infections, influenza virus infections, and mycoplasma infections”
Just like Spanish Flu, Covid is increasing the risk of bacterial infections.
#MycoplasmaPneumonia #Pneumonia #LongCovid
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Just like Spanish Flu, Covid is increasing the risk of bacterial infections.
#MycoplasmaPneumonia #Pneumonia #LongCovid
www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
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When things feel hopeless look to those who are helping 🙏🏼👇🏽👏🏽
#Children #Education #Teachers #CleanAir
go.bsky.app/GW8cj7d
#Children #Education #Teachers #CleanAir
go.bsky.app/GW8cj7d
November 16, 2024 at 9:37 AM
When things feel hopeless look to those who are helping 🙏🏼👇🏽👏🏽
#Children #Education #Teachers #CleanAir
go.bsky.app/GW8cj7d
#Children #Education #Teachers #CleanAir
go.bsky.app/GW8cj7d
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I'm going to start working on this, and will add to it as more major media outlets join Bluesky.
I expect the pace to pick up very soon and very significantly.
Major media has let us down significantly over the last ten years, but it's still vital to know what's being reported. go.bsky.app/2JyEju6
I expect the pace to pick up very soon and very significantly.
Major media has let us down significantly over the last ten years, but it's still vital to know what's being reported. go.bsky.app/2JyEju6
November 14, 2024 at 7:42 AM
I'm going to start working on this, and will add to it as more major media outlets join Bluesky.
I expect the pace to pick up very soon and very significantly.
Major media has let us down significantly over the last ten years, but it's still vital to know what's being reported. go.bsky.app/2JyEju6
I expect the pace to pick up very soon and very significantly.
Major media has let us down significantly over the last ten years, but it's still vital to know what's being reported. go.bsky.app/2JyEju6
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"Journalists may want to be done with COVID-19, but the virus isn’t done with us — or the communities we live in and report on. It is a disservice to people’s health and lives to mischaracterize or inaccurately report on COVID-19.”
- @hashtagjames.bsky.social
rjionline.org/news/breakin...
- @hashtagjames.bsky.social
rjionline.org/news/breakin...
Breaking down myths of progressing “post-pandemic:” Careful COVID-19 reporting is still crucial
Here’s how to debunk common perceptions of the virus, where to find data, and why it remains an important equity issue.
rjionline.org
November 14, 2024 at 4:22 AM
"Journalists may want to be done with COVID-19, but the virus isn’t done with us — or the communities we live in and report on. It is a disservice to people’s health and lives to mischaracterize or inaccurately report on COVID-19.”
- @hashtagjames.bsky.social
rjionline.org/news/breakin...
- @hashtagjames.bsky.social
rjionline.org/news/breakin...
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I am trying to reconstitute my Los Angeles follows so here is a very basic starter pack... let me know who I missed in L.A. news/politics/media/officials/etc. go.bsky.app/Dte7j5Z
Los Angeles news + people
Join the conversation
go.bsky.app
November 12, 2024 at 4:47 AM
I am trying to reconstitute my Los Angeles follows so here is a very basic starter pack... let me know who I missed in L.A. news/politics/media/officials/etc. go.bsky.app/Dte7j5Z
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There’s a lot of great Covid related starter packs out there - but here’s one more!
We’re seeing unprecedented growth here at the friendly skies - and I want to help connect as many people as possible.
Looking for clean air, covid cautious mask advocates to join the pack!
go.bsky.app/ALai9U
We’re seeing unprecedented growth here at the friendly skies - and I want to help connect as many people as possible.
Looking for clean air, covid cautious mask advocates to join the pack!
go.bsky.app/ALai9U
November 12, 2024 at 3:18 AM
There’s a lot of great Covid related starter packs out there - but here’s one more!
We’re seeing unprecedented growth here at the friendly skies - and I want to help connect as many people as possible.
Looking for clean air, covid cautious mask advocates to join the pack!
go.bsky.app/ALai9U
We’re seeing unprecedented growth here at the friendly skies - and I want to help connect as many people as possible.
Looking for clean air, covid cautious mask advocates to join the pack!
go.bsky.app/ALai9U
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I went to check out the Clean Air starter pack 👇 and it turns out I was already following all but 6. 🌱✨
go.bsky.app/FrCrcb6
go.bsky.app/FrCrcb6
November 11, 2024 at 4:39 AM
I went to check out the Clean Air starter pack 👇 and it turns out I was already following all but 6. 🌱✨
go.bsky.app/FrCrcb6
go.bsky.app/FrCrcb6
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I’m taking a “if you build it - they will come” approach to this starter pack.
I’m looking for healthcare workers who have a specific focus in women’s health, reproductive health and/or disability & chronic illness (or all 3!)
Open to all disciplines! The pack is small now but will add as I go:
I’m looking for healthcare workers who have a specific focus in women’s health, reproductive health and/or disability & chronic illness (or all 3!)
Open to all disciplines! The pack is small now but will add as I go:
November 11, 2024 at 4:25 AM
I’m taking a “if you build it - they will come” approach to this starter pack.
I’m looking for healthcare workers who have a specific focus in women’s health, reproductive health and/or disability & chronic illness (or all 3!)
Open to all disciplines! The pack is small now but will add as I go:
I’m looking for healthcare workers who have a specific focus in women’s health, reproductive health and/or disability & chronic illness (or all 3!)
Open to all disciplines! The pack is small now but will add as I go:
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I've made a Covid conscious starter pack called "Salting the Vibes" - voices on advocacy and/or science 🧬
go.bsky.app/5871Mhv
go.bsky.app/5871Mhv
November 11, 2024 at 4:41 PM
I've made a Covid conscious starter pack called "Salting the Vibes" - voices on advocacy and/or science 🧬
go.bsky.app/5871Mhv
go.bsky.app/5871Mhv