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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · Nov 20

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Rachel Gilmore @rachelgilmore.bsky.social · 3h

Striking Canada Post workers will move to rotating strikes as of tomorrow — but they’re still fighting the uphill battle for both Canada Post and their labour rights.

For @parismarx.com, the Carney government continuing to chip away at this essential service is the last straw:

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Angie Rasmussen @angierasmussen.bsky.social · 3h

Great piece from @brucearthur.bsky.social @thestar.com about the bird flu ostrich circus.

The economic and scientific issues concern me a lot, but for me, it all comes back to this: the US is where it is now because public health was politicized & exploited to undermine democracy & the rule of law.

“I mean, the economic security issues that it would create in terms of potentially s——canning our entire poultry export market would be devastating for Canada. But the real underlying issue is this anti-government belief that these public health orders are optional, and we don’t want government regulation.

“That is why they have so much attention, and why Rebel News and this entire far-right media ecosystem is involved ... is to weaken, basically, government sovereignty. And this is exactly the kind of thing that happened in the U.S.”

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Dr David Joffe MB BS(Hons), PhD, FRACP @davidjoffe64.bsky.social · 3h

The cost of doing nothing☠️‼️

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Enduring Outcomes of COVID-19 Work Absences on the US Labor Market

This cohort study examines the extent to which COVID-19 continues to generate work absences and decrease labor force participation beyond the pandemic period in the US.

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Steph @observingangel.bsky.social · 1d

Fun fact: Monica Gandhi was once affiliated with the dark money funded group called "The Urgency of Normal" w now current Trump appointees Vinay Prasad and Tracy Beth-Hoeg. Great little article about all of that.

synapse.ucsf.edu/articles/202...

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Jessica Ellis @baddestmamajama.bsky.social · 22h

Just saw someone angrily blustering on Facebook that if the scaremongers were right, 30% of people would have long covid by now!!! And welp…
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...

Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID

Among the 25% of participants in 1 study who said they experienced long-COVID symptoms, 13% reported sleep disorders.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Hazel B. | Meme Resister | Forever Canadian @hab3261.bsky.social · 1d

The Canada Health Act sets national standards of universality, accessibility, and public administration, yet enforcement has weakened as privatization expands. #e6818

www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en...

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 21h

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 23h

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 23h

UPDATED: #Ontario #SARSCoV2 variants.

Of 31 samples from 9/28 - 10/1 (vs. 388, 9/21 - 9/27; 432, 9/14 - 9/20):
NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.*): <4% (⬇️ 9%; ⬇️ 20.6%)
XFG.*: 90.3% (⬆️ 79.6%; ⬆️ 69.9%)
→ XFG.3.* (incl. QK.2): 48.4% (⬆️ 40.2%; ⬆️ 33.3%)

ratnegative.tumblr.com/ONVariants #COVID19

Of the samples collected in Ontario on these weeks, the prevalence of each of these significant variants/lineages are as follows:

- 9/28 - 10/1 -
• NB.1.8.1: <4%
• XFG.* (incl. XFG.1.1, ".3.*): 90.3%
→ XFG.3.* (incl. XFG.3.4.*): 48.4%
→ XFG.3.4.* (incl. XFG.3.4.1, ".3.4.3): 16.1%
• PY.1.1.1: 0%

- 9/21 - 9/27 -
• NB.1.8.1 (incl. PQ.1, ".2): 9%
• XFG.* (incl. XFG.1.* - ".3.*): 79.6%
→ XFG.3.* (incl. XFG.3.1.*, ".3.3.*, ".3.4.*, QK.2): 40.2%
→ XFG.3.4.* (incl. XFG.3.4.1 - ".3.4.3): 14.2%
• PY.1.1.1: 6.2%

X.X.* in text = X.X & descendants.

X.X.* in graph = all descendants of X.X, except for ones with own segment of week’s bar.

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 5d

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 5d

UPDATED: #BC #SARSCoV2 variants.

Of only 31 samples from 8/24 - 9/1 (vs. 11, 8/10 - 8/23):
NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.*): 9.7% (⬇️ 27.3%)
XFG.*: 80.7% (⬆️ 36.4%)
→ XFG.3.*: 32.3% (⬆️ 0%)

ratnegative.tumblr.com/BCVariants #COVID19

Of the samples collected in B.C. on these weeks, the prevalence of significant variants/lineages are as follows:

- 8/24 - 9/1 -
• NB.1.8.1: 9.7%
• XFG.* (incl. XFG.1 - ".3.*): 80.7%
→ XFG.3.* (incl. XFG.3.3.1, ".3.4.*): 32.3%
• LP.8.1.*: 0%
• LF.7.* (only PY.1.1.1): 6.5%

- 8/10 - 8/23 -
• NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.8, ".16): 27.3%
• XFG: 36.4%
→ XFG.3.*: 0%
• LP.8.1.* (only NY.18, QM.1): 18.2%
• LF.7.*: 0%

X.X.* in text = X.X & descendants.

X.X.* in graph = all descendants of X.X, except for ones that have their own segment of the week’s bar. Please see "Notes on Usage" section.

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 8d

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 8d

UPDATED: #Alberta #SARSCoV2 variants.

Of 109 samples from 9/14 - 9/21 (vs. 129, 9/7 - 9/13; 124, 8/31 - 9/6):
NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.*): 11.9% (⬆️ 10.1%; ⬇️ 12.1%)
XFG.* (incl. QK.*): 78% (〰️ 81.4%; 〰️ 82.3%)

ratnegative.tumblr.com/ABVariants #COVID19

Of the samples collected in Alberta on these weeks, the prevalence of significant variants/lineages are as follows:

- 9/14 - 9/21 -
• NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.1, ".2, ".13 - ".15): 11.9%
• XFG (incl. XFG.2, ".3.*): 78%
→ XFG.2: 4.6%
→ XFG.3.* (incl. XFG.3.1.*): 33%
→ QK.2: 4.6%

- 9/7 - 9/13 -
• NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.1, ".2, ".10, ".14): 10.1%
• XFG (incl. XFG.2, ".3.*): 81.4%
→ XFG.2: 10.1%
→ XFG.3.* (incl. XFG.3.1.2.*): 34.1%
→ QK.2: 4.7%

X.X.* in text = X.X & descendants.

X.X.* in graph = all descendants of X.X, except for ones that have their own segment of the week’s bar. Please see "Notes on Usage" section.

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 9d

I don't have one, I'm afraid. @donatemask.bsky.social sometimes has ~400-mask boxes for sale, but the batch I bought had exposed elastic bands, not fabric-wrapped ones. Besides, you can't keep wearing a disposable respirator forever. www.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/...

From the Masks4All community on Reddit: debunking the myth that N95s are super protective for 40 hours of wear (let's stop recommending it!)

Explore this post and more from the Masks4All community

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 9d

A lion ignores the COVID-asleep sheep and (keeps) wear(ing) a respirator in the face of this new and dire threat.

Denis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 9d

New Covid variant 'evades antibodies' and is 'potentially emerging' says World Health Organisation.

"UK Health Security Agency has restated Covid advice including 'wearing masks' if you get it"

Source: archive.md/bIVhx

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 10d

I will never forget the story of “Cara”, a 16 year old who was bullied into removing her mask at school.

Staff and kids bullied her.

Her mom was immunocompromised and undergoing chemo, and Cara was trying to protect her.

She caught Covid & her Mom died.

We must be better than this.

Clinically Vulnerable Families 💙💜💗 @cvcev.bsky.social · 11d

Children must NEVER choose between EDUCATION and LIVES.

Both are human rights.

#EducationANDlives

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 10d

There’s a difference between anxiety and preparedness.

There’s a difference between health stress and adaptation.

Taking proactive steps to avoid repeat Covid infections is a strength.

It’s something to be applauded, not psychologized.

Constant reinfections are not sustainable.

Mask up.

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Lindsay Brown @lidsville.bsky.social · 11d

My developmentally disabled sister was admitted to hospital in a @vchhealthcare.bsky.social hospital 3 days ago with pneumonia. Didn't have Covid. Now suddenly she does, in an unmasked hospital amidst a massive Covid wave that VCH is telling no one about. MURDEROUS #bcpoli @josieosborne.bsky.social

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 12d

NB.1.8.1 and its descendants were more prevalent in spring and early summer, and I don't know why they're sticking around. Re: vaccines, ir.novavax.com/press-releas...

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 12d

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 12d

UPDATED: #Ontario #SARSCoV2 variants.

Of 30 samples from 9/14 - 9/16 (vs. 347, 9/7 - 9/13; 376, 8/31 - 9/6):
NB.1.8.1.* (incl. PQ.*): 16.7% (⬆️ 13%; ⬆️ 10.4%)
XFG.* (incl. QK.*): 83.3% (⬆️ 77.5%; 〰️ 75.5%)

Note: XFG.* colors tweaked.
ratnegative.tumblr.com/ONVariants #COVID19

Of the samples collected in Ontario on these weeks, the prevalence of each of these significant variants/lineages are as follows:

- 9/14 - 9/16 -
• NB.1.8.1 (incl. PQ.15): 16.7%
• XFG.* (incl. XFG.2, ".3): 83.3%
• LP.8.1.*: 0%
• PY.1.1.1: 0%

- 9/7 - 9/13 -
• NB.1.8.1 (incl. PQ.1, ".2, ".5, ".13, ".15): 13%
• XFG.* (incl. XFG.2.*, ".3.*): 77.5%
• LP.8.1.* (incl. LP.8.1.1, NW.1.2.1, NY.3.4): 2%
• PY.1.1.1: 2.3%

X.X.* in text = X.X & descendants.

X.X.* in graph = all descendants of X.X, except for ones with own segment of week’s bar.

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 21d

Just as a new wave starts, the BCCDC / Metro Vancouver has reduced their wastewater monitoring to 8 stations (from 12), one time (from 3) per week, and updated every 2 (instead of 1) weeks.

THEY ARE HIDING THE EXTENT OF THE ONGOING PANDEMIC.

PROTEST IT.

Screenshot from https://bccdc.shinyapps.io/respiratory_wastewater/

"The wastewater surveillance program has implemented some new changes starting September 11, 2025:

1) The number of wastewater treatment plants tested has been changed to eight province wide, as opposed to previously twelve wastewater treatment plants.
2) There will now be one sample collected per wastewater treatment plant per week, as opposed to previously three samples per treatment plant per week.
3) Sequencing of wastewater samples will change from weekly to every two weeks."

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Conor Browne @brownecfm.bsky.social · 14d

Let me be clear. As someone who has been professionally involved with the biodefense / biosecurity sector for nearly 20 years, and has worked on biological risk analysis for Covid-19 since early 2020, reducing one's risk of being infected is not health anxiety. It's just smart.

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Lindsay Brown @lidsville.bsky.social · 15d

"Governing vs activism" is a totally false dichotomy, Andrew.

Especially now, when massive inequality has predictably produced oligarchs, fascism, social fraying, & democracy in retreat as Emily Lowan said in her acceptance speech as new @bcgreens.bsky.social leader. "Activism" is loaded 🧵
#bcpoli

Andrew Weaver
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Sadly, her nomination (with no political/life experience) will ensure
@BCGreens
are finished. I've enormous respect for her (& she knows that), but her foray into leadership is both unsupportable & premature. She should've got herself elected first.
@BCGreens
are done #bcpoli
Andrew Weaver
@AJWVictoriaBC
And that is a shame as
@bcndp
cannot be trusted on environmental issues.

She may say the right things, but that doesn't mean you can implement any of ideas. You cannot govern through activism.
5:51 PM · Sep 24, 2025
LINK:
https://x.com/AJWVictoriaBC/status/1971014723249537179

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Ms. Opossum graphs COVID data (was @anarchodelphis). @ratnegative.bsky.social · 15d

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