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Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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The U.S.’s much-anticipated summer COVID-19 surge seems to be underway, but slowly and unevenly as the variant picture remains uncertain. Here's this week's full COVID-19 trends report by @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social: bit.ly/3GpyzOv
ID: Slides 1 and 2 — A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: "The Sick Times. This Week’s Covid-19 Trends. The U.S.’s much-anticipated summer COVID-19 surge seems to be underway, but slowly and unevenly as the variant picture remains uncertain. As of late June, disease levels are increasing across the South and West Coast, but staying relatively low on the East Coast and Midwest. SARS-CoV-2 levels in wastewater are going up at testing sites across the South and West Coast. WWSCAN and the CDC report recent increases at sites in Florida, Texas, California, Alaska, Georgia, and Louisiana, among others. California’s statewide trend, as reported by the state’s health department, is clearly increasing again after appearing to level off in last week’s data. Test positivity rates and emergency department visits are also increasing in these regions. The CDC’s infectious disease forecasting center, which uses ED visits for its modeling, estimates that COVID-19 cases are “growing or likely growing” in 18 states as of July 1, almost all of them across the West and South. The center estimates that cases are “declining or likely declining” in only three states. And an important reminder: the latest data, covered in this week’s update, are all from before the July 4 holiday. They’re also from before the tragic floods in Texas, a climate disaster that has surely contributed to new COVID-19 spread, too." ID: Slides 1 and 2 — A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: "The Sick Times. This Week’s Covid-19 Trends. The U.S.’s much-anticipated summer COVID-19 surge seems to be underway, but slowly and unevenly as the variant picture remains uncertain. As of late June, disease levels are increasing across the South and West Coast, but staying relatively low on the East Coast and Midwest. SARS-CoV-2 levels in wastewater are going up at testing sites across the South and West Coast. WWSCAN and the CDC report recent increases at sites in Florida, Texas, California, Alaska, Georgia, and Louisiana, among others. California’s statewide trend, as reported by the state’s health department, is clearly increasing again after appearing to level off in last week’s data. Test positivity rates and emergency department visits are also increasing in these regions. The CDC’s infectious disease forecasting center, which uses ED visits for its modeling, estimates that COVID-19 cases are “growing or likely growing” in 18 states as of July 1, almost all of them across the West and South. The center estimates that cases are “declining or likely declining” in only three states. And an important reminder: the latest data, covered in this week’s update, are all from before the July 4 holiday. They’re also from before the tragic floods in Texas, a climate disaster that has surely contributed to new COVID-19 spread, too." Slide 3: A yellow background and a meter indicating moderate wastewater levels of SARS-CoV-2. The text reads: "The Sick Times. This Week’s Covid-19 Trends." Map of the U.S., with states color-coded according to whether COVID-19 cases are growing or declining based on CDC forecasts. Text above the map reads: "As of July 1, 2025, we estimate that COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in 18 states, declining or likely declining in 3 states, and not changing in 23 states." States with "growing" infections, colored in dark purple, are Texas, Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Alaska. 14 other states across the South and West regions have "likely growing" infections, colored in lighter purple. States with "declining or likely declining" infections are colored in green, and the rest of the map is gray for "not changing" or white for "not estimated."
July 8, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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#LongCOVID research and support programs are under attack from the Trump administration. We're delivering vital news and holding institutions accountable during these difficult times.

We need your help to keep our essential work going into 2026. the-sick-times.fundjournalism.org/donate/
White text on a purple background reads, "The Trump administration is trying to erase all reminders of COVID-19 and Long COVID. The Sick Times won’t let that happen. Donate now." White text on a purple background reads, "The Sick Times has followed: Attacks on COVID-19 and Long COVID data. The removal of government resources about Long COVID as a disability. The abrupt cancellations of HHS’ Long COVID advisory committee and Office of Long COVID Research and Practice. Federal workers with Long COVID facing new threats to their jobs." The bottom half of the slide shows a mock-up of an iPad with The Sick Times home page on it showcasing some stories we've published. White text on a purple background reads, "The Sick Times has followed: RECOVER grants for pathobiology research cancelled — and then quickly restored thanks to community advocacy. State-level Long COVID programs harmed by federal funding cuts. Minnesota’s unique Long COVID program threatened, then preserved, again thanks to advocacy. New threats to vaccine access, already making it harder for people to get vaccinated. The right side of the slide shows a mock-up of a phone with The Sick Times home page on it showcasing some stories we've published. White text on a purple background reads, "As tokens of our appreciation, we’re offering new merch for people who start monthly gifts during this fundraiser: Pins for any new monthly donation. The pins will feature our Caladrius mascot and mission (No pandemic denial, minimizing, or gaslighting here!). Hats for new monthly donations over $20/month, or new one-time donations over $50. These will be classic dad hats featuring our purple logo." Mocks ups of the hat and pin sit atop starbursts.
July 3, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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luckytran.com
The Big Death Bill has passed. The GOP willingly chose to kick millions off health insurance, close hundreds of hospitals, nursing homes, & reproductive health clinics, leave millions of families without enough food & kill thousands of people. This is the biggest assault on health in recent history.
July 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
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luckytran.com
Apparently this person was asked to provide medical documents that proved she needed to mask. This is why “health exceptions” to masks bans don’t work.
luckytran.com Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jun 14
People are being arrested for wearing a medical mask in Savannah, Georgia #NoKings
June 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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RFK's new antivax committee is coming for childhood vaccines
atrupar.com Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Jun 12
RFK Jr is on Fox News going full anti-vax
June 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM
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genicecream.bsky.social
happens to the best of us
JUST SENT THE MOST PITIFUL EMAIL IN THE WORLD
June 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
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luckytran.com
South Florida meteorologist @johnmoralestv.bsky.social told his viewers live on air that he can no longer accurately predict hurricane season, due to federal government cuts.
June 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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hikazio.com
With chatGPT taking over and people being too scared to say the wrong things and expecting “perfection” in human relationships

Be weird. Be awkward. Be authentic to yourself.
May 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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luckytran.com
“COVID vaccines reduce the risk of becoming sick, developing long COVID and becoming hospitalized, for everyone. COVID continues to spread and cause harm. Limiting access to vaccines is an anti-science move that will kill more Americans.” - me in @huffpost.com
Trump's FDA Has Axed COVID Boosters For Most People — And Medical Experts Are Deeply Worried
The vaccine eligibility change is a threat to the health of Americans, some experts say, adding that the FDA is not being forthcoming about its research.
www.huffpost.com
May 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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luckytran.com
5 years ago: “An incalculable loss”

Today: Banning masks and restricting vaccine access
NEW YORK TIMES (2020): U.S. DEATHS NEAR 100,000, AN INCALCULABLE LOSS
May 25, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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we're teaming up with @sustaincoasts again to help clean up our coastlines🫧🧹

fish up a tote bag to donate 1$ and you'll even get a certificate of donation to show off‼️
May 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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luckytran.com
Please do not fall for these lies. RFK Jr has cut funding to Long COVID research, disbanded Long COVID committees, and spread misinformation about COVID vaccines and treatments. He can not be trusted to meaningfully advance Long COVID treatments, and will only exploit vulnerable communities.
thesicktimes.org The Sick Times @thesicktimes.org · May 14
During the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. today, Kennedy testified that he is "100% committed to finding treatments for Long COVID."

The Sick Times will continue to follow the story.
May 14, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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The Trump administration recently canceled $11 billion in CDC grants to state and local health agencies. The Sick Times has identified specific #LongCOVID programs impacted, including state-level research, outreach, partnerships with community organizations, and more. bit.ly/4jjeAzi
Collage graphic showing President Trump holding a chainsaw, standing in front of a sign for the CDC’s campus. The image is cast in red light and has a foreboding vibe. The text reads, “The Sick Times. $11 billion CDC funding cuts may decimate Long COVID response in several states. By Betsy Ladyzhets.” Black text on a white and red-ish background reads, "Much of HHS’s rationale for terminating the grants relies on the argument the COVID-19 pandemic is “over,” even though the disease is still circulating widely in the U.S., with hundreds of deaths reported each week — likely an undercount — and many people newly developing Long COVID. - Betsy Ladyzhets, The Sick Times co-founder + managing editor."
April 15, 2025 at 3:21 PM
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luckytran.com
"Grants are getting killed “without any scientific input anywhere. It is purely political,” said a member of a senior NIH leadership team. “The science in this country is going to be destroyed if you can change what the priorities are going to be every four years. You can’t do science that way.”"
These 5 words have killed millions in grants and advanced Trump’s agenda
Five words in an obscure regulation are being deployed by Trump’s appointees to kill grants unilaterally across the government.
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March 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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who.int
Yes, #Tuberculosis (TB) is curable!

TB is treated with antibiotics taken daily for 4–6 months. ⚠️ Stopping treatment early can lead to drug-resistant TB.

Funding cuts & rising drug resistance put the most vulnerable at risk. Sustained support is crucial to #EndTB 👉 bit.ly/4ilkK1h #WorldTBDay
Tuberculosis treatment
March 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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In the next essay in our Color of Long COVID series, supported by the Disability Visibility Project, Christina Igaraividez writes about making a new friend with #LongCOVID, and how their connection helped build up each other’s confidence and hope. bit.ly/4bW3mhf
An image of the essay’s author, Christina, standing in front of a window and holding a cell phone. Around the image, there’s a colorful yellow and pink border, emojis, and text bubbles. The text reads, “The Sick Times. A serendipitous friendship taught me my greatest lesson in living with Long COVID: How to just be. By Christina Igaraividez.” Black text in a salmon speech bubble on a teal background reads, "It’s difficult for me to tell people about Long COVID because it’s impossible for them to understand how someone who looks so “normal” can be so sick." - Christina Igaraividez, storytelling instructor, writer, and performer
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
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The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will close as soon as this week, according to an internal HHS email obtained by Inside Medicine.

This is the opposite of what you would do if you were genuinely interested in finding treatments for chronic diseases, as RFK claims.
Here is the text of the email: Dear Colleagues, We are writing to let you know that the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will be closing as part of the administration’s reorganization coming this week. We are proud of what we have accomplished together in advancing understanding, resources, and support for people living with Long COVID. Over the last 3+ years, we have built meaningful connections and fruitful collaborations across the federal landscape to support this work. While our office is closing, we hope that the work we have been dedicated to will continue in some form. Updates will be shared as they become available. Thank you again for your collaboration and commitment. Best regards, Ian Simon, Ph.D. Director, Office of Long COVID Research and Practice Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health et al…
March 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
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Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end #tuberculosis (TB). A quarter of the world’s population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is there a cure? What is the treatment? How do we diagnose TB? Listen in to Dr Tereza Kasaeva on Science in 5. bit.ly/4kRdJXE
WHO's Science in 5 - Facing the TB crisis (Tuberculosis) - 21 March 2025
Episode #135 / March 21, 2025 / Tuberculosis - TB Severe resource shortages are threatening the global response to end tuberculosis. Is the world on the brink of a global TB crisis? A quarter of the world’s population could be infected with TB and not even know it. Is there a cure?  What is the treatment? How do we diagnose TB? Listen in to Dr Tereza Kasaeva on Science in 5 today. Activez les sous-titres dans VOTRE langue ! ¡Activa los subtítulos en TU idioma! Активируйте субтитры на ВАШЕМ языке! قم بتفعيل الترجمة في لغتك! 激活自动翻译功能，使用您的语言字幕！ Aktivieren Sie Untertitel in IHRER Sprache! Washa manukuu katika lugha YAKO! अपनी भाषा में सबटाइटल सक्रिय करें! You can watch Science in 5 in your language by using the "Auto-translate" feature in YouTube: https://youtu.be/CHsrz1VV--g Activate the subtitles first and then choose your language! Go to bottom right of the video + Settings + Subtitles/CC + Auto-translate and then choose the language of your choice. Some other episodes were also published in these linguistic playlists: Spanish: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7ktt7QccOeLSyI1agc6yRHjj French: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiIQJ9sPqPFxQyKvHIVxI-mbiTsAI6Six Portuguese: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6hS8Moik7kux2qXeA0jHCNyK4GVorTJM Thai: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9S6xGsoqIBXRQzSDOfFb13iPrbL8fgy1 Nepali: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnNmC0c5yAjlyYO-AsKynshD Maithili: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLv3LbY_wohnOzLMPfIg4evuGnNUifuaXX Bahasa: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekyghuTrqcaanPy2F-LiW368Emsg1A2J Tetum: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDj7fL7ecKij-CD-4DBTzPwg_tnFUOowt
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March 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
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Long Covid Is Something That Weird People Caught Five Years Ago, And Certainly Not Me Last Year, Says Doctor Who Is Not Living In Fear Or Denial At All.
A fatigued doctor Headline: Long Covid Is Something That Weird People Caught Five Years Ago, And Certainly Not Me Last Year, Says Doctor Who Is Not Living In Fear Or Denial At All. Story by Sorghum Fields and Dominic Anrepublic Photo from Unsplash
March 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Join The Sick Times editors @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social and @heatherhogan.bsky.social for an evening commemorating Long COVID Awareness Day 2025 and the five-year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic landing in New York City.

RSVP in-person: bit.ly/43nVjHO

RSVP virtual: bit.ly/4kqYqVu
A purple flyer with black text reads, “Commemorating Long COVID Awareness Day with The Sick Times. Panel discussion: The Sick Times editors Betsy Ladyzhets + Heather Hogan. Local Long COVID and COVID-19 organizers. Essay readings from The Sick Times contributors. Audience Q&A. Nonbinarian Bookstore. 1130 President St, Brooklyn NY. 7 pm - 9 PM. March 18. All in-person attendees are required to wear high-quality masks (KN95/N95 or better), no exceptions. Testing beforehand is encouraged. If you don’t feel well, please stay home!” Betsy Ladyzhets and Heather Hogan are featured in rectangle photos on the left of the page. They’re both holding microphones and wearing KN95 masks at different events.
March 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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I can’t believe that we are at the point where we need to constantly remind everyone that children aren’t meant to die from vaccine-preventable diseases.
February 27, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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luckytran.com
As one of the original March for Science organizers, I couldn't be more excited to support a new team that is organizing another day of mass mobilization in support of science at a time when we need it most.

Here's a great interview with the @standupforscience.bsky.social team in @sciam.bsky.social
‘Stand Up for Science’ Rallies Will Protest Trump Attacks on Research
Amid President Donald Trump’s attacks on government scientists and science funding, researchers are arranging rallies to “Stand Up for Science” in Washington, D.C., and nationwide on March 7
www.scientificamerican.com
February 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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this is my last hope--I am taking emergency commissions starting at $100 to raise money for my tuition, due tomorrow. Please DM me if you are interested, and RT to help out a queer desi artist! #digitalart #commissionsopen #desiart
Digital art depicting a sapphic couple: a Black woman in a pink dress, and a brown hijabi woman in a green dress with a pink hijab, that has blue flowers printed on it. Both are wearing heart-shaped gold earrings, and holding each other as they smile. An illustration of an Indian woman in a pink saree, inspired by Raja Ravi Verma. She is holding a bouquet of flowers and leaning one arm against a branch. On her forehead is a red bindi, and her dark black hair flows down to her thighs. She is barefoot.
February 20, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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every night i go to bed excited for all the microplastics im gonna eat in the morning
February 10, 2025 at 7:25 PM