#COVID is not over

[toshootforthestars]

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#covid 19 #coronavirus #news #science #please get vaccinated #please get the booster #please stay safe #covid is not over #covid is not a hoax #please look out for each other #covid--19 #long covid #yes the covid vaccine is safe

[intersectionalpraxis]

"If a pig catches both a human influenza A virus and an avian influenza A virus at the same time, it can spark a process known as viral reassortment — a genetic exchange in which flu viruses swap gene segments." "Those swaps can introduce dramatic changes, producing a new virus with certain properties of a non-human strain coupled with the capacity to infect and spread between people." "The death rate in humans may be upwards of 50 per cent, World Health Organization data suggests, though it's possible that milder infections are getting missed, skewing the case fatality ratio. Still, in a population that's never been exposed, the global impacts could be dire." "More human cases could also be happening under the radar among farm workers who've moved to the U.S. from abroad, don't speak English as their first language, and may be hesitant to seek medical help, he added." "So I think there's probably underreporting on both sides," Armstrong said." "If [H5N1] gets into a population where there's constantly animals going in and out … it might not ever leave."

I've been watching this develop for the past several days, and apart from being terrified most people will not take this seriously (I've seen a handful of people already shout conspiracy on social media and it's alarming to see, as always). What I wanted to point out is that pandemics are going to continue to be our 'normal.' I watched a great video on YouTube a while ago (I believe it was by Vice?) that touched base on how this is going to become our new reality because of multiple factors (such as our proximity to animals, and environments/etc). It was when Covid hit and they did a piece debunking some of the misinformation floating on the internet. If I can find it I will post it here because it was informative and relevant to pretty much any world crisis we will see around any virus that spreads among a human population.

This post isn't trying to fear monger anyone, I just hope more people are aware of what is happening because this is important to talk about. There are already cases (of cows getting this bird flu) in the US, and I won't be surprised if there will be instances in more countries around the world. As usual, keep washing your hands/keeping good hygiene practices, masking up (and if you aren't I hope you consider it), and taking precautions if you do happen to visit/work or go near a pig or poultry farm too:

I'll keep track of this here of course, but please stay informed folks. And also FU to any governments who will try to minimize this or try to diminish the severity until it's too late and community spread happens like Covid because their actions are influenced by capitalistic interests.

Update (April 7th, 2024, 9:32pm EST): to anyone wondering where some of the source information originates from -here is a link to the CDC. They are tracking documented avian virus outbreaks in the US and the public can access it here:

#current news #current events #global news #united states #cattle #cows #cattle farming #avian flu #bird flu #h5n1 #mask up #pandemic #covid #covid isn't over #covid conscious #covid is airborne #covid is not over #viruses #fuck capitalism #anti captialism #healthcare #public health #world health organization #cdc #news update #update

[theofreakingbell]

I feel like this needs to be said bc I haven't yet seen anyone on here talk about it:

if you get Long COVID (which can happen to anyone who gets infected including if ur vaccinated, it's just rarer) and there is no record of you having COVID it can interfere with you getting any disability benefits for it if it disables you. if you think you may have COVID you need to test, and keep a record of the positive test if you do test positive. take a picture or video of it or something. you do not want to be up against the benefits system without evidence you had COVID.

source is this article which is also a good overview of many of the issues Long Covid survivors are having to face:

#covid #long covid #disability #us politics #covid is not over #someone shared this on twitter and I rarely do this but I need ppl to know

[goraesky]

covid is still rampant in our communities lets remember to wear a mask while we protest!

#free palestine #covid is not over #my art

[fishelfe]

#covid is not over #covid 19 #covid is airborne #mask up! #mass disabling event

[pipzeroes]

I like fun unreality mass pretenses, like Goncharov, and not those unfun unreality mass pretenses, like pretending COVID is over and/or "mild".

#goncharov #goncharov (1973) #goncharov 1973 #unreality #COVID #COVID is airborne #COVID is NOT over #COVID is ongoing #COVID floats like smoke #pandemic #mask up

[swampgallows]

do you have advice on how to find a mask for someone who legit, for real has difficulty breathing through one? i get badly congested because of the build up of humidity/moisture (plus a deviated septum), so then i have to remove the mask to blow my nose every 10 seconds which obvi defeats the purpose. i've tried to do research but i'm having trouble finding answers to this specific query. since you seem knowledgeable i would really appreciate any pointers if you have them. thank you.

hi! first of all thank you so much for wanting to mask despite the difficulties. second, i want to mention that im not a science or medical-type person of any kind, just a high-risk civilian trying to stay alive through the ongoing pandemic.

with the widespread non-industrial use of respirators in dealing with covid, there are manufacturers that have been looking for more comfortable, casual options while still offering adequate filtration. however many of these kinds of masks are either quite expensive, perpetually hard to acquire/sold out, or aren't fully NIOSH-approved (or equivalent standard). so my recommendations will be for only NIOSH-approved headstrap N95s.

since you have a structural condition (deviated septum), finding a breathable mask that fits your face without agitating your sinuses is essential. you'll want to be sure it's large enough that it's not pinching or putting too much pressure on your nose bridge. some users in the Masks4All subreddit have said saline rinses and BreatheRight strips can alleviate congestion issues, along with the right kind of mask. exploring a variety of mask shapes may help you!

finding a well-fitting respirator is difficult because there is no "one size fits all", but the 3M Aura 9205+ comes close! it's available in many areas and fits a wide range of faces. this is the mask i use. the "tri-fold" shape allows me to talk or laugh without compromising the seal or brushing against my face, compared to a typical "cup" shape N95. they also come individually wrapped, so it's easy to keep one in your car or bag, or distribute to others.

according to many who are "still coviding", the most breathable masks are the "duckbill" shape like the Gerson 3230+. I personally haven't tried them myself as I'm put off by the shape, but many duckbill wearers say that they easily overcome this "flinch" once they feel how comfortable it is, and that it's their go-to mask for extended wear or strenuous activities like the gym.

a more standard shape said to be close to the comfort of the duckbill is the 3M 9105 VFlex. It still has a larger silhouette than the Aura, but the duckbill look is less pronounced. "bi-fold" mask shapes like the BNX N95 can also put less pressure on your nose and allow more breathing room while keeping a slimmer profile.

you can also try something like the Readimask, a strapless mask that adheres to your face with medical adhesive (think like a band-aid). these can be a little more expensive, but you can order a free sample pack for sizing purposes (free plus shipping, mine was only $5 in the US) and see if it works for you.

if you feel that the humidity/moisture is more of an issue than your septum, you may also want to look into valved masks, but be warned: masks with an exhaust valve only protect the wearer, and not the people around you. reserve these only for situations where you will be one-way masking. particles cannot enter through the valve, but particles you exhale exit into the ambient air. however, if you are in a situation where you find you are the only person masking and everyone else is breathing unfiltered air anyway, a mask with an exhaust valve is fine. reusable elastomeric respirators often have exhaust valves, but there are disposable versions too, like the 3M Aura 9211+ above.

"mask nerd" Aaron Collins has a full demonstration and overview of many of these masks in his most recent video. He also discusses earloop masks if you prefer those:

you can also view AccuMed's Mask Testing Data and sort by lowest to highest breathability (lower numbers indicate the pressure drop = better breathing). This doesn't have every mask on the market (for instance, it's missing the VFlex), but it does have many common brands/models. Aaron Collins also made his own spreadsheet of over 200 masks he fit-tested himself.

i hope this gives you a launchpad to find something that works for you!

#masking #still coviding #covid #covid is airborne #covid is not over #anon #ask #long post

[whileyoureinschoolidothisallday]

OKAY it has been a day of being sad and panicky. Time to move.

Yesterday, I made a post detailing the cdc announcement that there will no longer be an isolation requirement for covid. If you are one of the thousands of people rightfully raging in my notes, here's some steps to focus on.

We're not gonna give up. I've seen quite a few comments with things like 'what's the point', 'why should I even try anymore' etc etc and what we're not gonna do is give them what they want! It helps the eugenics cause to be apathetic and listless. We've made it this far, we will continue to make it. I know it's hard, but I am at least right here with you. Give yourself whatever time you need to grieve, and then I need you to get up.

If you have stopped masking for any reason, or you haven't upgraded to a respirator style mask, now is the time to change or start. From now on, we will be living in a country where you could assume there are multiple covid positive people in the room with you at all times. Surgical masks will not handle that load, and cloth masks will be even less effective at that point. Obviously, this is an unprecedented situation we're putting these masks in, and I'm not gonna sit here and pretend to be an expert that can tell you with certainty that even respirators will hold up with this amount of viral load for a long period of time, but it's the best and strongest tool we have. I'm considering using my p100 more, so that's always something to consider as well (and they make you look like a cool raver when you wear them!!!). You can buy all sorts of masks here, there's more links in the comments of my original post, and most states have their own mask blocs. To find them, go to Instagram and type "[your state] mask bloc". Here is a google doc of verified advocacy groups and mask blocs all across the country here is a diy fit test kit you can buy for $30 (unfortunately they are sold out right now. shocker.) PLEASE remember to take a layered response in these times. Masks are not the only tool in our arsenal. PLEASE for the love of God keep up with your vaccinations. Make a corsi-rosenthal box or buy a high quality air purifier if you can afford it--at the very least our homes can be safe havens (you can even put a hepa filter on your furnace!!!! And in your car too!!!!!). Use CPC Mouthwash, nasal irrigation, and nasal sprays like this one. Make it a routine: you come home, you shower, you brush your teeth, you rinse your nose, you change your clothes. And, like I said in another one of my posts, DO NOT TAKE OFF THE MASK.

3. If you would like an outlet for your rage and you're into calling your reps, feel free to calmly but firmly let the cdc have it at these numbers!!!!!

[alt text: a tweet by user silly_paulie that reads:

"Disdain for the CDC unites us all. Call today and demand isolation policies be returned to 10 days, and reducing it further to 1 day would be criminally dangerous. Call both:

404-639-7000 (press 8)

800-232-4636"

end text.]

4. If you need more outlets for your rage, I STRONGLY encourage you to get involved with your local union. Moreso than calling the CDC, tbh. I've seen multiple comments telling people just to lie about your symptoms to get more sick time off, but since there's no legal precedent to allow employees sick time for covid, all that's gonna do is get people fired. I truly believe in my lefty heart that the ONLY way we're getting anything close to mitigation is through labor rights. Even the standard for the fucking flu is 3 days, and that's nowhere near as contagious or disabling as covid. I say this as a high risk person with a neuromuscular disability: covid is an intersectional issue, but where we have the most leverage to get what we need is through labor rights.

It is NOT safe for workers to be working while ill with a Level 3 Biohazard (same as TB and the FUCKING PLAGUE. Seriously we have more regulations around fucking lice)

It is NOT safe to willfully EXPOSE your employees to a Level 3 Biohazard

It is NECESSARY for all employees to be allowed up to 10 days to recover fully from Covid-19, in order to avoid possible further injury from or hospitalization

You will NOT die or be disabled for the sake of the wealthy!!!!!

(and while you're at it, ask for better air filtration too!!!! At least 5 air changes an hour, MERV-13 air filters!! Then we won't have to constantly worry about virus bs and policy changes in the first place!!!!)

5. Closing statements. Nothing has changed with covid, this is just policy. Covid still isn't magic, she still has to get in you before she can do damage--mask up, arm your home with clean air, and don't let her. It's always worse toward the end. This is not the time to give up, it's time to dig in your heels and get to work. There are so many good things happening with covid. They are finding encouraging treatments for long covid. Finally, after years of nothing, a new prophylactic for the high risk was submitted for emergency use to the FDA, and it looks like this time it's built to last against new mutations. Covid is here to stay for the rest of our lives, but the real science hasn't given up on taking the worst of its teeth out. We WILL get to the point where the extreme fear of catching covid is nothing but a bad memory for EVERYONE. All I need you to do is commit to the belief that you're gonna survive long enough to be in that moment with the rest of us.

Now stay safe, and give em hell!!!!!

#covid 19 #covid safe #covid advocacy #covid is not over #mask up #danger days: truffula flu simulator #truffula flu survival guide

[inter-volve]

Source

January 16th 2024

#pandemic #covid #covid pandemic #covid news #mass disabling event #news #covid 19 #covid is not over #school #teaching #covid surge #mask up #face masks #masking #student

[post-grammatic-stress]

Jan 2024 is going to be a very bad month for Covid infections - you haven't been taking precautions, you should start.

If you're thinking, "I've had covid and it was no big deal", please know your odds of having it turn into long covid go up every time you're infected.

I had no risk factors and was a marathon runner when I got Covid in July 2022. I'm disabled now. Still. I've spent thousands on medical treatments of varying efficacy, and I may never be the same person again.

Don't think it can't or won't happen to you. There's no reason it won't.

#Covid #Long covid #Wear a mask #Covid is not over #Covid 19 #Get the new vaccine

[mausers]

Wastewater and previous trends indicate that it's bad out there and getting worse. It's never too late to start wearing a well-fitting N95 and learning about layered mitigation to protect yourself, people you love, and people you don't know but who still deserve health and happiness.

COVID isn't over. COVID is airborne. It can get anywhere smoke can. Long COVID is real. Damage can happen to your organs and immune system with even mild/asymptomatic infections. Repeat infections increase the chances of all of this. Holidays gathering and no public mitigation mean that transmission is high and will keep getting higher for a while, by some estimates this will be the second largest surge of the whole pandemic. I get that everyone's tired of being careful, and that capitalism lied to you to get you back to work. It's not your fault, not knowing, but please at least read this with an open mind. This is Johns Hopkins. This is an epidemiologist. This is not fringe or a conspiracy, there is so much evidence and more arrives all the time.

#covid 19 #covid is not over #wear a mask

[intersectionalpraxis]

"GLOBAL LIBERATION NOW! The more of us mask up with N95/KN95 respirators, the less we all get sick, the more we resist police surveillance, & the safer we make our spaces for disabled & immuno-compromised comrades."

"Find local resources:

@/covidactionmap [@/LaurelLynnLeake on X. March 12, 2024.]"

#feminist #social justice #current events #covid #long covid #covid 19 #covid isn't over #covid19 #covid pandemic #covid is not over #mask up #solidarity #disability justice

[thefirsthogokage]

COVID IS NOT OVER

Keep masking!

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#covid is not over #wear a mask #covid 19 #covid

[kimberlychapman]

Look, you either care about medically vulnerable people or you don't. It's not a fashion choice you can put on when vulnerable people see you and then take off when you want to go back to not caring.

When you're unmasked you're increasing the risk of spreading a lethal/disabling pathogen around. It doesn't matter if the vulnerable people in your life are in the room at any given moment because you're helping to spread the thing that makes it so they can't be in the room.

Don't post unmasked selfies at events or in crowded public spaces and then claim that you "mask up around vulnerable people" when a vulnerable person calls you out for it. You don't "mask up around vulnerable people" because we don't have big Sims-like cones over our heads to light up and show you that we're vulnerable. Not everyone who is vulnerable even knows that they are.

And the real, cold, harsh truth of it is everyone is vulnerable to this one. It's messing up blood, organs, brains, and whole-body systems in ways we're still learning about. It's making more vulnerable people with every spread. Those of you not vulnerable now are really just pre-vulnerable.

Be the leftist/progressive/intersectional hero you fantasize about being. Mask up, avoid superspreader events, test often, encourage others to do the same.

Or at least stop lying to yourself about it because the lies aren't fooling any of us who actually care.

#wear a mask #bring back masks #mask up #you are not intersectional if you aren't masked #disability inclusion #disabled lives matter #spoonie #spoons #long covid #covid is not over #covid is still a thing

[spacedocmom]

Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Your health is not a legitimate sacrifice for someone else's good time. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked 3:43 PM · Dec 23, 2023

#star trek #doctor crusher #star trek the next generation #star trek memes #star trek tng #kindness #support #care #compassion #spoons #spoonies #covid is not over

[sardinemasc]

fuck the cdc. 2,000 people are dying per week in the U.S. of covid (likely much more, when accounting for heart problems and other sudden deaths due to previous covid infections). the new guidlines will bring even more death. the cdc doesn't care about disabled & immunocompromised people. the cdc is a political organization. the cdc kills. this is social murder.

if you call yourself an advocate for disability justice and you aren't masking, you need to change your behavior *now*. people are dying of covid. people will keep dying of covid. protect yourself and others, especially disabled & immunocompromised people. MASK UP.

FUCK THE CDC.

#nightmarish fucking world we live in #fuck the cdc #covid is not over #covid 19 #covid #my text