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Covid is airborne, think about wearing a mask, don't be selfish
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thewhn.bsky.social
Hospitals shouldn’t be a place where patients and healthcare workers get infected.

Preventing airborne infections requires system-level protections, not “optional” measures. Because prevention works—and clean air saves lives.

Read more: whn.global/importance-o...

#N95 #InfectionPrevention
Square WHN graphic in grayscale showing an empty hospital corridor with a gurney in the foreground and equipment lining the hallway. Large white serif text overlays the image. Text on image: “whn.global” “This post is from WHN’s Healthcare Safety section and was prepared by the World Health Network for Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President & CEO of The Joint Commission.” “Throughout history, foundational public health measures—such as hygiene protocols, vaccination campaigns, and universal blood safety standards—emerged in response to widespread morbidity and mortality. While these measures faced initial resistance, they have since become cornerstones of modern healthcare.” “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.” Square WHN graphic showing a close-up photo of a white N95-style respirator mask with yellow straps in the background. Large white serif text overlays the image, with a smaller white paragraph below. Text on image: “whn.global” “This post is from WHN’s Healthcare Safety section and was prepared by the World Health Network for Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President & CEO of The Joint Commission.” “The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic underscores the urgent need to address address airborne aerosol transmission, especially in healthcare settings, where high-risk individuals are concentrated and healthcare workers face repeated exposure. A study published in JAMA Network Open (2024) found that halting universal masking and SARS-CoV-2 testing in hospitals led to a 25% increase in hospital-onset respiratory viral infections compared to community infections. Reinstating masking reduced these infections by 33%.” “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.” Square WHN graphic in grayscale showing a hospital room with a patient bed in the foreground and medical equipment along the wall. Large white serif headline text overlays the image, followed by a bulleted list and a website link. Text on image: “whn.global” “This post is from WHN’s Healthcare Safety section and was prepared by the World Health Network for Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President & CEO of The Joint Commission.” “To safeguard healthcare environments, it is imperative to transition from reactive source-control policies to proactive systemic public health measures. Healthcare systems must adopt systemic, evidence-based interventions, including: • Universal Respirator Use (N95) • Improved Ventilation Standards (HEPA + air exchange) • Strategic Testing whn.global/importance-of-systemic-public-health-measures-to-mitigate-airborne-infections/” “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.”
January 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM
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thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social
"UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake."

"UN health body says Britain is 1 of 6 countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established"

www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
UK loses WHO status as measles-free after rise in deaths and fall in jab uptake
UN health body says Britain is one of six countries in Europe and central Asia where disease has become re-established
www.theguardian.com
January 27, 2026 at 12:31 AM
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njbbari3.bsky.social
“We can’t eliminate SARS.”

We can, and we did.

“Well poor countries can’t do it.”

Poor countries eliminate bad diseases all the time, with some outside help in the past. Yeah. Even airborne ones.

The only reason we have COVID-19 circulating is because rich countries said so.
January 27, 2026 at 7:52 AM
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njbbari3.bsky.social
I find it hilarious when I occasionally talk about zero COVID, and the “but it’s not that harmful anymore” crowd come out.

You haven’t been chucked “by the wayside” already. Good for you.

Millions were. Every year more join them…

And then there’s long COVID.
January 27, 2026 at 4:33 PM
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longcovidadvoc.com
1/ A new study from Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital, led by prominent researchers Peter Novak, David Systrom, and colleagues, compared 143 Long Covid, 170 ME/CFS, 73 healthy controls, and 290 hEDS patients to map shared autonomic and neurovascular dysfunction. 🧵
An informational graphic titled "SHARED AUTONOMIC & NEUROVASCULAR DYSFUNCTION" under the categories "LATEST RESEARCH" and "ME/LONG COVID." The center features a photo of two researchers in a laboratory wearing white coats, hairnets, and blue gloves, carefully examining a blue liquid in a test tube. Below the image, text reads: "This study shows that Long COVID and ME/CFS share a common autonomic and neurovascular profile, including reduced cerebral blood flow, autonomic dysfunction, and small fiber neuropathy, supporting a shared underlying pathophysiology rather than distinct diseases." The bottom right attributes the source to "Novak et al, 2026, Plos One," and the bottom center features the "LONG COVID ADVOCACY" logo.
January 27, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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njbbari3.bsky.social
#MedSky

“I got COVID in hospital. My kidneys started to back up. Everything seemed to converge at the same time,” he continued.

Can we please do something about infection control of airborne disease.

People are being hurt by healthcare. People are avoiding care.
January 23, 2026 at 3:11 AM
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hazie.bsky.social
I would love to have something new to say.
Paper after paper showing covid has serious long term health impacts that compound with every infection.
Time after time N95 masks have proven to be the best defence against infection.
Protect yourself.
Protect your community.
January 17, 2026 at 6:46 PM
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njbbari3.bsky.social
You forgot begging, pleading, showing lots of studies, making muffins cos none of the above or below is working…

I’m a bit cranky cos world leaders decided to infect every last human with a virus I don’t think most of them even understand at the most basic level…
so is there anyone who's not a crank or a scold that can tell me whether covid is giving us all some kind of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome? because it does sort of seem like that's happening to some degree but it feels like the only people discussing it are cranks and scolds
January 18, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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premnsikka.bsky.social
UK Govt is concerned about waste crime.

England's water companies are leaders, dump raw sewage in rivers, lakes & seas.

They have nearly 1,200 criminal convictions but no director is fined, prosecuted or disqualified.

Why is that so?

What do you make of the Minister's reply?
January 18, 2026 at 11:21 AM
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chantzy.bsky.social
I'm at the point now where, going into year 7 of this, airborne mitigations are second nature, like brushing my teeth or wearing sunglasses. That's why it's odd when someone says these habits are pathological. Do we say that about handwashing or flossing?
January 17, 2026 at 8:33 PM
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dalupton.bsky.social
All those medicos and science journalists writing best sellers about how to age better and live longer - why are you not mentioning the importance of avoiding COVID, given the bucket loads of medical science showing how COVID causes cellular senescence?

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Virus-induced endothelial senescence as a cause and driving factor for ME/CFS and long COVID: mediated by a dysfunctional immune system - Cell Death & Disease
Cell Death & Disease - Virus-induced endothelial senescence as a cause and driving factor for ME/CFS and long COVID: mediated by a dysfunctional immune system
www.nature.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social
Cardiovascular Event Risk Heightened After Hospitalization for COVID-19.

After acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, 10–70% of patients develop persistent multi-organ symptoms, often involving cardiovascular problems such as stroke, dysrhythmias, ischemic and nonischemic heart disease and blood clots.
Screenshot of a medical news article with a white background and green header. The headline reads “Cardiovascular Event Risk Heightened After Hospitalization for COVID-19,” under the section title “Pleuropulmonary and Bronchial Infections.” The byline shows author Todd Neale, MA, dated January 14, 2026. Social media share icons appear on the left. Below the headline is a highlighted “Key Point” box stating that increased cardiovascular risk after COVID-19 hospitalization underscores the need for proactive heart health measures and strong vaccination campaigns.
January 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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covid19disease.bsky.social
BREAKING: Flu Continues to Surge in the US 15+ Million Cases, 180,000 Hospitalizations, 7,400 Deaths
January 10, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social
Long COVID is best described as a cluster of overlapping symptoms rather than one single condition, according to a review of 64 studies from 20 countries covering 2.4 million people.

Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Study outlines recurring symptom clusters that define long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
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paullewismoney.bsky.social
Maduro’s wife Cilia Flores injured during US kidnapping of Venezuelan President in which at least 40 (NYT) and more than 80 (Venezuela sources) people died including some civilians and all or most of his 32 strong Cuban palace guard.
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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adamjschwarz.bsky.social
France at the UN Security Council:

"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social
COVID-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds.

"Between 2022 and 2024, COVID-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows"

gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-...
Covid-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds
Between 2022 and 2024, covid-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows.
gizmodo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
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matthew-wright.bsky.social
Big loss to music and to the wonderful fly fishing community RIP Teddy www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, dies aged 65
Starting as a roadie and guitar tech, Bamonte joined the band in 1990 after its breakthrough album Disintegration
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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covid19disease.bsky.social
BREAKING: Doctors warn of surging flu cases as 1,900 Americans have died, including children

Professor Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins said subclade K may evade immunity, increasing vulnerability to infection.
December 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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dawna9.bsky.social
BRAVO Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg for standing firm and protecting her father’s name and The Kennedy Center.

#Pinks #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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theblogginggoth.bsky.social
Very sad news that Perry Bamonte, who handled guitars, keys and bass for The Cure from 1990, has passed away following a short illness.
The Cure Official Site
Latest updates on forthcoming releases, tour dates and news
www.thecure.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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joshsternberg.com
“Preliminary data from hospitals across the city indicates that more patients went to emergency rooms complaining of flulike symptoms — such as fever and a cough — in the week ending Dec. 20 than during any other week in the past decade.”

Oh.

www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
Flu Cases Climb to Highest Levels in New York State in Two Decades
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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thewhn.bsky.social
Masks always have been, and are still worth wearing.

COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.
A person in a light-blue top adjusts a white respirator mask on their face. Large aqua headline text fills most of the frame. On-image text: “Masks always have been, and are still worth wearing. Know the facts about how it spreads, and how you can protect yourself and others.” Footer: “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.” A black panel with aqua headline text above a black-and-white photo of a respirator hanging on a wall hook beside towels. On-image text: “Why should I mask? The virus in these aerosols is most concentrated in the air around the source, but they also float and spread like smoke and linger in indoor air for hours, especially in poorly ventilated spaces, even if the source has left the room. Social distancing helps, but when you’re indoors, or in outdoor crowds, ultimately everyone is breathing in some of each other’s air.” Footer: “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.” Aqua headline on a black background above a photo of a vaccine vial and syringe. On-image text: “Can’t I just vax and relax? Vaccination is one of the most important layers of protection, but vaccines alone are not protective enough. Their immunity wears off, and they may be less effective against the constantly mutating new variants. They importantly reduce, though do not eliminate, the chance of developing Long COVID.” Footer: “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.” Aqua headline and paragraph on a black background with a white respirator mask pictured below. On-image text: “Are some masks better than others? All masks are not created equal, but any mask is better than no mask. Two-way masking is the most effective – when everyone present is wearing well-fitted, high-filtering respirator-grade masks such as N95, KN95, KF94, FFP2 or elastomerics, and wearing them over the nose and mouth correctly and consistently, the chance of infection is nearly entirely eliminated.” Footer: “The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.”
December 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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covidsafenz.bsky.social
Long Covid’s long reach: Long Covid & ME/CFS are post-infectious chronic conditions that can change people’s lives and sense of identity.

"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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December 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM