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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Jul 2

In our session, we will demystify key aspects of improving indoor air quality in the interest of maintaining disability justice in our collective spaces. Participants will leave the workshop with hands-on experience building air purifiers as well as technical knowledge.

ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are thrilled to be presenting at this year’s Socialism Conference on Friday, July 4th from 5-6:30pm CST/6-7:30pm EST.

This event will be a hybrid event! Register and access directions and materials lists at bit.ly/ohiocleanair

On a steamy purple and pink image of clouds the text reads “Ohio Clean Air Coalition presents Against Abandonment: DIY Approaches to Clean Air Justice. Friday, July 4, 5:00pm - 6:30pm CST. See you at socialism 2025!”

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Jun 26

If you received tests from the now closed federal HHS program that provided bulk orders of free rapid COVID tests, these Osom tests may look familiar. They may have expiration dates of 5/31/25, 6/30/25 and 7/31/25. BUT, the testing components inside the box do not expire until later in the year!

On a purple background, an image of an Osom COVID antigen home test has the following text above it: “If you received Osom rapid COVID tests through the now defunct HHS program, even if the expiration date has passed, take a look at the testing components and check their expiration dates. Your tests may still be current!”

Image of the expiration date on the back of the Osom rapid COVID test of 5/31/25, the expiration date of the buffer liquid of 10/31/25 and the expiration date of the pouched testing device of 5/31/25.

Image of the expiration date on the back of the Osom rapid COVID test of 6/30/25, the expiration date of the buffer liquid of 11/30/25 and the expiration date of the pouched testing device of 7/31/25.

Image of the expiration date on the back of the Osom rapid COVID test of 7/31/25, the expiration date of the buffer liquid of 1/31/25 and the expiration date of the pouched testing device of 8/31/26.

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · May 7

Are you ready for another Dancing Mindfulness mask required dance class? Join us Friday, May 16 from 6-7pm at Flux and Flow Dance Center (200 Crestview Rd, Columbus, OH 43202). This event is pay what you can with a suggested donation of $10. See you there!

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 16

This event is wheelchair accessible. Masks required and provided. 😷 No need to stick around to gather your things at the end, anything left will be donated to Food Not Bombs Central OH or First Collective 614. Event will be moved indoors (with HEPA air purification) in the case of inclement weather.

ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 16

Have a bunch of junk you don’t know what to do with? Well, maybe someone else will ! Bring your old clothes, books, art supplies, plants — anything you can fit in ONE box or tote bag!

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 16

Join us on Friday, April 25th from 5-7 for a COVID-safer spring swap ! Bring what u can, take what u like. This will be a FREE outdoor event*. DM for address.

A collages flyer with individual letters cut out to spell “OCAC spring swap, April 25, 5-7, 1 box or tote, MASKS REQUIRED and provided”

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 15

The first masks-required Dancing Mindfulness class will happen *this Friday* 4/18 from 6-7 pm @fluxflowdancecenter at 200 Crestview Rd.

Pay-what-you-can with a $10 suggested donation. The Crestview entrance is wheelchair accessible and goes directly into the studio and there is free street parking.

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 14

Rapid COVID test distribution prep! This is just a fraction of the tests we are ready to share - link in bio to request tests!

Photo shows two masked people at a table piled high with rapid COVID tests preparing them to go out for distribution.

ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Apr 2

FYI! Just dropped some rapid COVID tests off at Three Bites Bakery in Columbus on their community resource shelf. The shelf is immediately to your left when you enter the shop!

An image of a lime green bookshelf with books on the top shelf and a stack of rapid COVID tests, some narcan and some pamphlets on the second shelf. There are two signs above the bookshelf on the wall, framed in a medium stained wood and a dark green background with the words “LITTLE CAT & THREE BITES” on the picture on the left and “THREEBITESCATNATION” and “WE LUB YEW” on the second.

An close up image of a lime green bookshelf with books on the top shelf and a stack of rapid COVID tests, some narcan and some pamphlets on the second shelf.

ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Mar 25

We are hosting an outdoor craft party this Friday, 3/28, from 5-7pm at Whetstone Park in Cbus! We're going to snag a pavillion and spend a couple of hours crafting and chilling. Masks (N95 or KN95) required, but we'll have plenty on hand. Free covid tests and information will be available!

ID: An event flyer: a photo of a pink floral print cloth decorated with beads, ribbons, and clear glass gems. Cube shaped, black beads with white letters spell out, "SOLIDARITY FOREVER". A teal ribbon with black text reads, "Long Covid Awareness". There are three clear glass gemstones on either side of the ribbon. Underneath the ribbon is a deep read felt heart with lighter red writing in puff paint, "Mask 4 Mask". A white ribbon underneath the heart says, "Craft Part @ Park of Roses! BYO Craft! March 28 from 5-7 pm -- free!! KN95/N95 + Masks required and provided". A circular teal badge with white text and graphics is in the lower left hand side of the photo. The graphic is of an N95 mask over the state of Ohio, white text says, "Ohio Masked and Mingling".

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Mar 13

Does it matter if you use PWM instead of non PWM fans? Non PWM P12s are currently unavailable, but these are: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...

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SARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · Mar 6

Hi all,

H5N1 is starting to spread globally, it will reach every part of the world.

With spring migration about to begin, the virus will spread even faster through the air and infected animals.

The risk to wildlife, livestock, and humans is growing.

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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · Feb 13

A new study shows that #birdflu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. In three studies, several of the infected workers remembered having symptoms of #H5N1 bird flu, while none of the veterinarians in the new paper recalled any such symptoms.

Some people didn't know they had a bird flu infection, study of veterinarians suggests

A new study shows the bird flu has silently spread from animals to some veterinarians. It echoes two smaller studies that detected evidence of infection in previously undiagnosed farmworkers.

apnews.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Feb 13

On a day like this, it’s important to say THANK YOU to all the science and public health communicators for all you do. Your work will be even more critical in the coming years. Keep going! You are very much needed and appreciated. ❤️

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Elana Levin @levin.bsky.social · Feb 13

Something you can do to stand against RFK jr’s attempt to make us all sicker is wear a mask when you share air with others. Resist mask bans. People who cannot afford to get sick have a right to exist in public. Masking will protect your health from him too.

Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Feb 13

BREAKING: RFK Jr. was just confirmed HHS Secretary 48-52.

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Alt CDC (they/them) @altcdc.altgov.info · Feb 14

"We're on the verge of potentially another pandemic and we're firing the people who have probably more expertise than anyone else in the country collectively.”

Trump Admin Fires CDC 'Disease Detectives' As Bird Flu Fears Rise: Sources

www.barrons.com

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Feb 3

The entire archive of all CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025 has been backed up on Internet Archive.

Incredible work everyone. Science will never be silenced!

CDC datasets uploaded before January 28th, 2025
by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Topics cdc, government, united states, dataset, archive
Language English
Item Size 98.5G
An archive of all CDC datasets uploaded to https://data.cdc.gov/browse before January 28th, 2025. Excludes corrupt datasets and data not publicly accessible.

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Distribute Aid @distributeaid.org · Feb 1

Hello everyone! We have an offer for 300,000 N95 masks, most of which expire at the end of July. 😷

If there are any mutual aid groups interested in these, please DM us your email and we will send you more information.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jan 29

Chúc mừng năm mới! In this year of the snake, one of the most important things we must always remember: WE KEEP US SAFE! ✊🐍🧧

Lucky in front of a lunar new year of the snake mural

Lucky in front of a mural that says “Our Asian Community Is Safe”

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Effie Cyborg @effies.bsky.social · Jan 16

Hey folks! Do you have #LongCovid, #MECFS, or something related? Do you write? Here's a paid opportunity for articles and essays for a great publication.

thesicktimes.org/write-for-us...

Write for us - The Sick Times

The Sick Times is accepting pitches for reported news stories and essays/commentary pieces. We take pitches, not full (already written) drafts on spec. We prioritize pitches from people with Long COVI...

thesicktimes.org

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Jan 27

Why do we provide air purifiers at no cost?

#cleanair #cleanairclub

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · Jan 21

What is one simple act of resistance that will absolutely infuriate any authoritarian determined to make the world ignore pandemics and climate change?

Wearing a mask.

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ohio clean air coalition @ohiocleanair.bsky.social · Jan 10

We're proud to be lending purifiers and providing masks to TEMPO After Dark, a music & arts camp for women, trans, & nonbinary adults. Friday, January 10th — Sunday, January 12th!
Check out the link in our bio to borrow clean air gear for your next event, medical appointment, and more!

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Clean Air Club @cleanairclub.bsky.social · Jan 3

Once again, the people who study risk for insurance companies (whose bottom lines depend on accurate understandings of pandemic-related excess mortality) are pointing out that we're looking at 10 more years of covid and covid-related deaths.

www.swissre.com/institute/re...

The future of excess mortality after COVID-19 | Swiss Re

The future of excess mortality after COVID-19

www.swissre.com

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