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shersherwarner.bsky.social
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ON, Canada. Fan of Raptors, Track & Field. BA in Soc/Wmn’s Studies U of T.
Covid-Informed Masker & LC sufferer.
Proud mom of trans daughter. Happily married >30 yrs to a fantastic endurance runner & coach.
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durhamhealthnc.bsky.social
"What’s better: masking, washing your hands, social distance, or something else?" There’s no perfect way to prevent all viruses, especially as case rates are high in the winter. Layering your protection is the best way to protect yourself and others!
Should I be... wearing masks, washing my hands, disinfecting my home, social distancing, using air purifiers, getting vaccinated, or something else to protect myself from viruses? First, it’s important to understand: how viruses spread from person to person Airborne Transmission Virus particles linger in the air, and another person is infected by inhaling the particles. This can occur even if you are not close to the infected person and sometimes even if the person has already left the room. Droplet Transmission Another person releases particles from their body in ways like by coughing, sneezing, or talking, and these particles infect another person. This requires being close to the infected person. Direct Contact Virus is spread by directly touching an infected person in ways like touching, hugging, kissing, or sexual contact. Indirect contact Virus particles from an infected person are spread to an object, like a doorknob or countertop (these are called fomites), then another person becomes infected by touching that object and getting the particles into their eyes, nose, or mouth. Some viruses spread through only a few of these methods. Others can spread through all four! Because most viruses spread in multiple ways, it’s best to use Multiple Layers of Protection masking and clean air help prevent airborne infection from an infected person who is still nearby or who has already left the area, by blocking particles from entering your body (masks) or by reducing the amount of virus in the air (ventilation & air purifiers). Social distancing helps prevent being infected by droplets from an infected person nearby, and often lowers the amount of virus in the air near you.Handwashing & disinfecting surfaces help reduce your risk of becoming infected from touching a contaminated surface. Vaccines Help prevent infection and/or serious illness, regardless of how you are exposed to the virus! But which method will best protect me? It depends on the virus. It depends on the virus. Some viruses, like COVID-19 and measles, spread mostly through the air (although this is not the only way they spread!), so masking consistently is most important. Some viruses, like COVID-19 and measles, spread mostly through the air (although this is not the only way they spread!), so masking consistently is most important. Others, like norovirus, are extremely contagious from contaminated surfaces (although this is not the only way it spreads!), so it’s more important to wash your hands and disinfect frequently-touched surfaces. Because all three of these illnesses can spread in multiple ways, handwashing and masking are still both useful for preventing all three! No one tool alone will prevent 100% of viruses. Using multiple methods of protection is the most effective way to keep yourself and others safe!
December 8, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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mjnabuurs.bsky.social
As we approach #WorldVentil8Day 2025, I remember sharing my thoughts last year on what we could do to “enable action”. My opinion hasn’t changed…and actually fits well with this year’s theme, #Collaborate2Ventilate:

youtu.be/gV93mNAVL84?...

#ParadigmShifts
#KeepTalking

@cathnoakes.bsky.social
Top Tips for World Ventil8 Day
YouTube video by World Ventil8 Day
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November 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
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jvipondmd.bsky.social
Call for help!
Looking for a HCW who got covid in the workspace, and suffered a consequence (likely long COVID)
For an interview for a piece I am working on.
Anonymity guaranteed.
Thanks for considering!
DM2 open.
a cartoon chicken is asking can you help me .
ALT: a cartoon chicken is asking can you help me .
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October 29, 2025 at 2:44 PM
shersherwarner.bsky.social
I’m thrilled that the Blue Jays are in the World Series, but I dread what it’s going to mean for our covid situation.
I guess we will see in a couple of weeks what the effect of mass indoor gatherings will be.
moriartylab.bsky.social Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · Oct 27
Canadian COVID Forecast Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025

ONTARIO

VERY HIGH [decreasing]

About 1 of every 139 people is infected.

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections: 7.0 x higher
-Long COVID: 6.4 x higher
-Hospitalizations: 13.0 x higher
-Deaths: 10.8 x higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Oct 25 - Nov 7, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Ontario's COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH [decreasing] with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 10.3 About 1 of every 139 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 183,200-230,400 What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada? Waste water, infections: HIGH; 7.0X higher Long COVID: HIGH; 6.4X higher Hospitalizations: VERY HIGH; 13.0X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH; 10.8X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Who is HIGH RISK People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca
October 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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jvipondmd.bsky.social
Are you a health care worker who cares about the polycrisis of environmental degredation and climate?
Check out this amazing conference (that I happen to be speaking at).
with @drmelissalem.bsky.social @sethdklein.bsky.social @avilewis.ca and more!
October 25th. virtual.
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October 16, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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circaliz.bsky.social
#C19RC #COVID19 #StillCoviding #DataDiscussions
Hi all,
COVID-19 Resources Canada is pleased to invite you to a Data Discussion meeting with Dr. Stef Christensen. Everyone is welcome to join and leave with some up to date facts about the ongoing COVID situation.

Registration Link below
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Data Discussions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: C19RC Data Discussions. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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October 14, 2025 at 12:17 AM
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bnarraway.bsky.social
As many of us have been saying: COVID didn’t go anywhere. Stay safe, get your vaccines, mask up 😷
moriartylab.bsky.social Tara Moriarty @moriartylab.bsky.social · Sep 16
Canadian COVID Forecast: Sep 13 - Sep 26, 2025
Severe: NL, PEI, SK
Very high: CAN, AB, BC, MB, NB, North, NS, ON
High: QC
Moderate: none

About 1 in 81 people in Canada are CURRENTLY infected.
This image shows gauges with the September 13-26, 2025 COVID Forecast scores for Canada, the provinces, & territories. From left to right: Canada: 13.4 - VERY HIGH Alberta: 14.8 - VERY HIGH British Columbia: 14.1 - VERY HIGH Manitoba: 14.4 - VERY HIGH New Brunswick: 14.6 - VERY HIGH Newfoundland and Labrador: 15.8 - SEVERE North: 14.1 - VERY HIGH Nova Scotia: 14.7 - VERY HIGH Ontario: 14.9 - VERY HIGH Prince Edward Island: 15.6 - SEVERE Quebec: 9.8 - HIGH Saskatchewan: 15.1 - SEVERE A text box reads: "The COVID Forecast is calculated from 3 equally weighted categories: 1) Current infections and spread; 2) Healthcare system impact; 3) Mortality. Within each category, there is one sub-category for trends over the most recent week (Trends) and one sub-category for current parameter values relative to a specified baseline (Current values). Trends and current values are weighted equally when determining the final score for a category. All Forecast input data and sources are available here (https://datastudio.google.com/embed/u/0/reporting/42b886cf-d661-488e-b7d8-5c5836b55ab6/page/p_2yqs028mwc). Past Forecast scores are available in the table below. Forecast scores are grouped into 4 ranges: MODERATE (1 to <5, white), HIGH (6 to <10, yellow), VERY HIGH (10 to <15, orange), SEVERE (>15, red)."
September 16, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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moriartylab.bsky.social
Canadian COVID Forecast Sep 13-26, 2025

CANADA

VERY HIGH (no change)

About 1 in every 81 people infected

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections ~12X higher
-Long COVID ~8X higher
-Hospitalizations ~15X higher
-Deaths ~14X higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between September 13-26, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Canada’s COVID Forecast outlook is VERY HIGH (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 13.4 About 1 of every 81 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 537,000-948,750 What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada? Waste water, infections: VERY HIGH; 11.5X higher Long COVID estimate: HIGH; 8.6X higher Hospitalizations, ICU: VERY HIGH; 14.6X higher Deaths: VERY HIGH: 14.2X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks AVOID indoor social gatherings AVOID crowded non-essential places Who is HIGH RISK? People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca
September 16, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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moriartylab.bsky.social
Canadian COVID Forecast Aug 16-Aug 29, 2025

ONTARIO

MODERATE (no change)

About 1 in every 129 people infected

Compared to lowest point of pandemic in Canada:

-Infections ~4X higher
-Long COVID ~5X higher
-Hospitalizations ~5X higher
-Deaths ~4X higher
This image describes the Canadian COVID Forecast for the fourteen-day period between Aug 16-Aug 29, 2025, which is produced by COVID-19 Resources Canada. Ontario’s COVID Forecast outlook is MODERATE (no change) with a COVID INDEX SCORE of 4.1 About 1 of every 129 people is infected. Estimated infections this week: 85,925-106,750 What these numbers mean: MODERATE 1-5, HIGH 5-10, VERY HIGH 10-15, SEVERE >15 COMPARED TO THE LOWEST POINT IN THE COVID PANDEMIC IN CANADA How much higher are key indicators compared to the lowest point in the COVID pandemic in Canada? Waste water, infections: MODERATE; 4.4X higher Long COVID estimate: MODERATE; 5.0X higher Hospitalizations, ICU: MODERATE; 4.5X higher Deaths: MODERATE; 3.7X higher HOW TO HELP: EVERYONE: UPDATE vaccines every 6 months WEAR N95-type masks Who is HIGH RISK? People 60 and older, babies < 1 year, pregnant ALL AGES: immunocompromised OR medically at-risk OR no vaccine or infection in the last 6 months Recommendations are based on the COVID-19 Risk Index from the Peterborough ON Public Health Unit COVID-19 Resources Canada is a grassroots organization of volunteer scientists supporting Canadian COVID responses. Sources, data and methods for the COVID Index are available at www.Covid19Resources.ca
August 19, 2025 at 12:22 AM
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drjenirwin.bsky.social
COVID-19 can also cause organ damage in individuals without symptoms, who would not fall under the current definition of Long COVID. This organ damage, whether symptomatic or not, can lead to various health impacts such as heart attacks and strokes…”

doi.org/10.1515/mr-2...
Review of organ damage from COVID and Long COVID: a disease with a spectrum of pathology
Long COVID, as currently defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and other authorities, is a symptomatic condition that has been shown to affect an estimated 10 %–30 % of non-hospitalized patie...
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July 23, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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alisonborealis.bsky.social
Fuck me.
Guess I should do this asap.
thebreakdownab.bsky.social The Breakdown AB @thebreakdownab.bsky.social · Aug 11
Alberta has opened up a six week window for people to pre order their COVID-19 & Influenza vaccines.

Six.

Weeks.

Hospitals are going to get absolutely destroyed this fall and winter.

#abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli
August 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM
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dickzoutman.bsky.social
And in Canada:
August 11, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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taniaspencer.bsky.social
All governments, including the @yukon.ca have had 5+ years to make schools #DavosSafe for kids.

And yet they have done absolutely NOTHING. In the 6th year of an ongoing pandemic, we continue to fail #GenerationAlpha, egregiously.

@dupuisj.bsky.social 🙏

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Summer bonus: Covid & kids: Yes, they get sick and Yes, it spreads in schools
Bonus list of must-read articles on Covid
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August 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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atranscendedman.bsky.social
New York designer Derrick Kardos, known for Black Swan and The Departed, has died at 53 from complications of Long COVID.

He was a fierce creative force and advocate for Long COVID recognition.

www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie...
Derrick Kardos, Graphic Designer on ‘Black Swan,’ and ‘The Departed,’ Dies at 53
Mentored by Christine Vachon and Thérèse de Prez, he also worked on ‘Go Fish,’ ‘Kids,’ ‘Summer of Sam,’ ‘The Manchurian Candidate’ and ‘American Gangster.’
www.hollywoodreporter.com
August 7, 2025 at 8:52 PM
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davidelfstrom.bsky.social
This list—predominantly managers of hospital infection control programs—are undermining revisions to a Canadian standard for workplace respirator personal protective equipment (PPE) that would improve safety grounded in science and engineering. /1
July 31, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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moriartylab.bsky.social
Quick reminder that our next forecast will be posted on or around August 18th.

Please join us virtually on August 12 at 8 p.m. ET for a Data Discussion of the latest changes to the Forecast model as the sources of data available to us continue to dwindle.
July 30, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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chantzy.bsky.social
📣 Important action

The Canadian Standards Association has drafted standards for respirators in healthcare. If this standard is adopted, respirators will be required

Register & comment by Aug. 19 - you don't have to be Canadian

publicreview.csa.ca/Account/Logi...
Log in | CSA Public Review System
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July 23, 2025 at 7:45 PM
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geoffypjohnston.bsky.social
www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/art...

Quebec man outraged after being arrested by U.S. Coast Guard while fishing

“I want the people to know and to be aware: stay away from the border,” he said. “Even if it’s 500, 600 feet from there.”
Quebec man warning Canadian boaters after he was detained by U.S. Coast guard, put in jail cell
A Quebec man says he is outraged after the U.S. Coast Guard accused him of fishing in American waters and then arrested him before putting him in a jail cell for nearly two hours.
www.ctvnews.ca
July 24, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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kariraymerbishop.bsky.social
The Canadian gov't welcomes you to share your priorities for the federal budget. As I am fond of saying, decisions are made by those who show up. If they ask, answer! Take a moment to make your voice heard. This is a small example of what engaged citizenship looks like. www.canada.ca/en/departmen...
Pre-Budget Consultations 2025 - Canada.ca
Pre-Budget Consultations 2025
www.canada.ca
July 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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young.me
#Ontario #wastewater graph updated with July 6 data
- Kingston, London, Peel, Sudbury, Toronto updated: wwater.ca/Ontario
- Also updated: AB, BC, MB, NB, NL, NS, PEI, QC, SK

wwater.ca

Source: health-infobase.canada.ca/wastewater/
Wastewater Virus Signals graph for Ontario
July 18, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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donatemask.bsky.social
We are looking for a Program Manager to lead and oversee the successful delivery of our free Request Program! 😷

Apply today: donatemask.ca/volunteer
Photo of a man wearing glasses and a white N95 mask. He has longer brown hair that is tied back. "Volunteer needed: Program Manager - Request Program As Program Manager, you will play a key role in executing initiatives that directly impact our community and support our mission. You will work and coordinate with our fulfillment specialists to process new request submissions, manage weekly schedules, and grow the team by connecting with, and helping train, new volunteers. Remote (Canada)"
June 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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erininthemorning.com
Alright everyone, one last push.

If you or anyone you know is:
- LGBTQ+
- 13-24 years old
- In the US

Trevor Project is recruiting responses for their survey on LGBTQ+ mental health.

It has HUGE impacts on policy, please take it and share widely if you can :)

trvr.org/survey2025
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trvr.org
June 16, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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erininthemorning.com
If anyone you know is 13-24, in the US, and is LGBTQ+, please have them complete the Trevor Project survey this year.

Their last survey has been integral to protecting LGBTQ+ rights globally.

I can't understate how big an impact it has. Multiple publications come from the data.

Share widely.
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
June 10, 2025 at 6:08 PM
shersherwarner.bsky.social
What a handy summary of good guidance. Thanks for putting this together!
It’s everything I’ve been trying to share with family & friends all in one document.
May 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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dickzoutman.bsky.social
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Persistent neurocognitive deficits in long COVID: Evidence of structural changes and network abnormalities following mild infection
This study aimed to investigate the neurocognitive deficits, structural brain alterations, and network abnormalities in individuals who had a mild SAR…
www.sciencedirect.com
May 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM