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Today we stand with the UN and communities around the world to recognize Human Rights Day, which invites us to look more closely at the simple parts of daily life that lift us up. Clean indoor air is one part of that everyday foundation because it touches how we breathe, gather, and learn.
UN logo Clean indoor air is a human right Simple cut-away drawing of a house with rooms and people inside PHAN logo Human Rights Day Our Everyday Essentials
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December 11, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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Imperial: '£1.1m awarded to investigate links between ME/CFS and Long Covid'

'A new landmark study funded by The ME Association will help scientists to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid.'

www.imperial.ac.uk/news/article...
£1.1m awarded to investigate links between ME/CFS and Long Covid
A new landmark study funded by The ME Association will help scientists to uncover shared pathways between ME/CFS and Long Covid.
www.imperial.ac.uk
December 10, 2025 at 2:56 PM
publichealthaction.bsky.social
Today we stand with the UN and communities around the world to recognize Human Rights Day, which invites us to look more closely at the simple parts of daily life that lift us up. Clean indoor air is one part of that everyday foundation because it touches how we breathe, gather, and learn.
UN logo Clean indoor air is a human right Simple cut-away drawing of a house with rooms and people inside PHAN logo Human Rights Day Our Everyday Essentials
December 10, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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shh-uk.bsky.social
🚨 The Minister for Children and Families, Josh MacAlister MP, has formally acknowledged that Covid is airborne in a new letter dated 30 Oct 2025.

👉 Read the full letter: shh-uk.org/minister-...

#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Schools #Health #UKPolitics #loncovid #longcovidrecovery
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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plaguepoems.bsky.social
The professor told me
she had attended a meeting
on what could be done
to help students
succeed in the classroom,
but when she suggested
things that could be done
to help students
avoid getting sick
in their classrooms,
she was asked what that
had to do
with students succeeding.
December 9, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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atranscendedman.bsky.social
UNIST researchers used South Korea’s COVID-19 data to estimate hidden asymptomatic infections.

At least 49% of vaccinated infections were asymptomatic during Omicron, with only 9.3% detected.

Silent spreaders likely drove much of the transmission.

www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Estimation of undetected asymptomatic infections of COVID-19: a mathematical modeling approach - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Estimation of undetected asymptomatic infections of COVID-19: a mathematical modeling approach
www.nature.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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thesicktimes.org
COVID-19 trends for the last week of November are similar to the rest of the month: disease levels are increasing in the Midwest and Northeast, but less so in the West and South. Meanwhile, flu spread is accelerating faster than COVID-19 spread. bit.ly/3MyjHQm
Graphic from The Sick Times sharing the latest COVID-19 trends for December 9, 2025. The graphic presents trends for three metrics: WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2, which is "high" (represented with an orange color) and reports a slight increase (represented with a diagonal up arrow); CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-Cov-2, which is "very low*" (lighter yellow) and stable (represented with a right to left arrow); and CDC COVID-19 test positivity, which is moderate (darker yellow) and stable. Text below these metrics reads: "* CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions."
December 9, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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paleofuture.bsky.social
"The Ohio Department of Agriculture says two of the 72 black vulture carcasses cleaned up from a Clermont County elementary school’s campus tested presumptive positive for bird flu."
Bird flu found in 2 dead vultures at Cincinnati-area school
Ohio Department of Agriculture confirms bird flu in dead vultures found at Clermont County school. Ohio wildlife officials initially refused to help.
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December 9, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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luckytran.com
The Northeast Public Health Collaborative and West Coast Health Alliance have issued statements that continue to recommend the hepatitis B vaccine for all newborns.

It's encouraging that regional health alliances are stepping up to counter disinformation spread by federal health agencies.
Statement from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative: The Northeast Public Health Collaborative (“the Collaborative”) has reviewed the relevant scientific literature and medical professional guidance related to the hepatitis B vaccine among newborns. The Collaborative continues to recommend that all newborns receive a hepatitis B vaccine birth dose within 24 hours of delivery. Newborns born to birth parents who test positive for hepatitis B infection or have an unknown status should be vaccinated within 12 hours of birth. Additionally, all children should complete the full vaccination series within 18 months. These recommendations align with the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule and reflect a consensus statement from the Northeast Public Health Collaborative. We hope the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) will join us in these recommendations. We encourage the public to consult with qualified health care professionals and clinicians and rely on trusted medical sources when making decisions about their health or the health of their children. We also urge caution in sharing or acting on unverified health claims. The Northeast Public Health Collaborative is a voluntary coalition of public health agencies working together to share expertise, improve coordination, enhance capacity, strengthen regional readiness, and protect evidence-based public health in our jurisdictions. The West Coast Health Alliance, CDPH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns December 5, 2025 NR25-022 WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric Hepatitis B infections by 99 percent What You Need to Know: Hepatitis B is a highly infectious virus that attacks the liver and can cause serious illness and death. The hepatitis B vaccination is an effective way to prevent infection and its complications. New ACIP recommendations could lead to more children and adults getting liver disease and liver cancer.​​ SACRAMENTO – The West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) strongly supports that hepatitis B vaccination continue to be routinely offered to all newborns, with the first dose of the vaccine given within 24 hours of birth for newborns weighing at least 2,000 grams (4 pounds, 7 ounces), followed by completion of the vaccine series. This recommendation aligns with trusted national medical organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics​, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists​, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America.​
December 9, 2025 at 4:52 AM
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togetherwemask.bsky.social
In Kansas City, 816 COVID Crew is working to build solidarity during an ongoing pandemic by distributing N95, KN95, KF94, and CAN99 masks to the public. It’s fantastic to see the coverage by Noah Taborda @kcur.org bit.ly/KCUR_FREEMASK

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Headline of a KCUR article: “Holiday travel brings higher risk of infection. A Kansas City group is helping people mask up.” | KCUR| By Noah Taborda | Published Nov 16, 2025 https://bit.ly/KCUR_FREEMASK   Visual: A member of 816 COVlD Crew, wearing a blue cowl, an N95, tabling for mask distribution for the mutual aid group in Kansas City. On the table is a sign that says, “FREE MASKS for now and later, follow us on IG for more @816covidcrew.”   Caption: “816 COVID Crew, which gives out high-quality masks at several locations around the Kansas City metro area, goes through several hundred masks a month and sees notable upticks around the winter holidays.” “Just because the federal government ended the emergency declaration doesn’t mean the danger is gone. COVID is still transmissible, and it's still affecting people across the country.” — Theresa Collins, 816 COVID Crew & Cleanair_kc told KCUR.
December 9, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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julialmv.bsky.social
We're hosting a LoCITT-T update webinar on 12/17 at 2:30 eastern / 11:30 pacific.

We've received a lot of questions about what the experience might be like for those who believe they're receiving the placebo. We'll answer those & more.

Register here: scrippsresearch.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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You are invited to join a webinar: Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T): TBD. Registration is required and after registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webin...
In this session, we will share updates on how the Long COVID Treatment Trial-Tirzepatide (LoCITT-T) is progressing and discuss why continued engagement from all study participants is important for gen...
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December 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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drjoepajak.bsky.social
Long COVID research: This is 'a great step in the right direction. Long COVID has become politicized and less of a priority for governments around the world,' says @zalaly.bsky.social, a clinical epidemiologist at Washington University in St. Louis.' @nature.com
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Long-COVID research just got a big funding boost: will it find new treatments?
The German government has committed half a billion euros for research on long COVID and other post-infection syndromes.
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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drjoepajak.bsky.social
'Germany has announced €500 million (US$582 million) in research funding for post-infectious diseases, including long COVID and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).' @nature.com

www.nature.com/articles/d41...
www.nature.com
December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
Quick takes: More avian flu activity in Indiana, cases of New World screwworm infection in Mexico, increasing flu activity in the US

Mexico has reported 92 cases of myiasis caused by New World screwworm as of November.
Quick takes: More avian flu activity in Indiana, cases of New World screwworm infection in Mexico, increasing flu activity in the US
Mexico has reported 92 cases of myiasis caused by New World screwworm as of November.
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
South Carolina measles outbreak grows; new case identified in Colorado

South Carolina officials reported eight new cases in the state's growing measles outbreak.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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Live chat on Instagram with #LongCOVID advocate Keith Meuse: www.instagram.com/80summercamp...
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December 4, 2025 at 1:24 AM
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luckytran.com
Reminder: It's never too late to start wearing a mask again
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
US measles outbreak tops 1,800 cases as respiratory illness surveillance returns

Current US hot spots are Utah, Arizona, and South Carolina.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/m...
December 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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thesicktimes.org
While all U.S. COVID-19 metrics remain at low-to-moderate levels as of mid-November, wastewater data show clear signs of this year’s winter wave getting started in the Northeast and Midwest.

Read @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social's full COVID-19 trends report at The Sick Times: bit.ly/4pgWQaD
Black text on a white graph paper background reads, “The Sick Times. COVID-19 trends report: December 2. While all U.S. COVID-19 metrics remain at low-to-moderate levels as of mid-November, wastewater data show clear signs of this year’s winter wave getting started in the Northeast and Midwest. The latest data are from before Thanksgiving, and the increases are likely to continue as outbreaks from holiday travel and gatherings show up in our numbers. — Betsy Ladyzhets CDC wastewater viral activity levels are calculated based on measurements in the last two years only. They do not account for the lower spread that could be possible with more widespread precautions.” A graph at the top of the graphic shows: 

WastewaterSCAN category for SARS-CoV-2 at “medium” with a slight decrease. 

CDC wastewater viral activity level for SARS-CoV-2 at “very low” with a significant increase. CDC COVID-19 test positivity at “moderate” with a slight decrease. Black text on a white graph paper background reads, “The Sick Times. COVID-19 trends report: December 2. National wastewater trends from the CDC and WastewaterSCAN disagree this week. The CDC reports a substantial increase in its national average between November 15 and 22, while WWSCAN reports a slight decrease between November 12 and 19. Both dashboards agree, however, that the Midwest and Northeast are seeing sustained increases of SARS-CoV-2 in their wastewater, while viral levels in the West and South remain lower and stable.” Black text on a white graph paper background reads, “The Sick Times. COVID-19 trends report: December 2. Healthcare system data and state-reported data similarly show that the Midwest and Northeast are seeing the start of a likely winter wave before the rest of the country. California reports very low SARS-CoV-2 levels in its wastewater. Kansas also reports low levels, in a new wastewater dashboard the state just launched. Meanwhile, Minnesota, Rhode Island, and Vermont (also with a new dashboard, upgrading from weekly reports) report increases in their wastewater.” Black text on a white graph paper background reads, “The Sick Times. COVID-19 trends report: December 2. "Vaccination rates in the U.S., fall 2025." The chart has four lines representing estimated vaccination rates: flu vaccines in adults and children (purple solid line and purple dashed line, respectively), and COVID-19 vaccines in adults and children (teal solid line and teal dashed line). The purple lines representing flu vaccines are much higher, going up toward 40%, than the teal lines representing COVID-19 vaccines. In the latest estimate, for November 22, only 15% of adults and 6% of children have received COVID-19 vaccines. Text below the title notes: "CDC estimates based on survey data from the National Immunization Survey-Fall Respiratory Virus Module, as of December 1, 2025." Text reads, “Seasonal flu spread is accelerating more rapidly and uniformly than COVID-19, at least in our pre-Thanksgiving data. Flu certainly merits some attention in the winter, but it does not pose as much of a chronic disease threat to every organ system as COVID-19 does. And yet, the CDC’s estimates of vaccinations so far show far more Americans getting their flu shots than their COVID-19 shots.”
December 3, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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bhanlon15.bsky.social
The Irish Times: 'Office worker wins €30,000 more for long Covid discrimination'

'State-backed community development body, Pobal, which previously lost a €10,000 claim from same worker, ignored their own medical adviser'

www.irishtimes.com/business/wor...
Office worker wins €30,000 more for ‘long Covid’ discrimination
State-backed community development body, Pobal, which previously lost a €10,000 claim from same worker, ignored their own medical adviser
www.irishtimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 8:04 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
Medical societies jointly launch infection prevention initiative

The Healthcare Infection Prevention Advisory Group (HIPAG) will offer evidence-backed advisory expertise on infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
December 3, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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cidrap.bsky.social
Global #whooping cough resurgence after COVID lull may point to need for better vaccines

Despite sustained high vaccine coverage, outbreaks continue to occur every 3 to 5 years in some countries.

www.cidrap.umn.edu/p...
December 3, 2025 at 5:41 PM
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joho.bsky.social
So, let's play make-believe and pretend that Prasad has rock solid proof the vaccine killed 10 kids.

He is now sitting on it, refusing to give doctors on the ground the information they need to inform their patients.

The opposite of radical transparency.

endpoints.news/fda-says-it-...
FDA says it won't release details of claimed Covid vaccine deaths in 'near term'
Details from an investigation by CBER Director Vinay Prasad into 10 alleged child deaths related to Covid-19 vaccines won't be coming soon, an FDA spokesperson told Endpoints News on Wednesday.
endpoints.news
December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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violetblue.bsky.social
Just signed, and you should, too -- everyone can: our.actionstation.org.nz/petitions/a-...
A Call for Safe Air and Masking in Healthcare Settings
We, the general public, and the undersigned clinicians, scientists, and health professionals, call for the urgent reinstatement of basic airborne-infection-control measures—clean indoor air and approp...
our.actionstation.org.nz
December 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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bhanlon15.bsky.social
The Sick Times: 'The future of Medicaid is “really scary” for people with Long COVID'

Written by Laura Weiss

thesicktimes.org/2025/12/02/t...
The future of Medicaid is “really scary” for people with Long COVID - The Sick Times
The deep cuts to Medicaid funding in the Trump administration’s spending bill of almost $1 trillion — as well as new requirements making Medicaid more difficult to obtain and maintain — will hit disad...
thesicktimes.org
December 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM