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😷 + 💉+ 🔄 +🧴 Multi-layer prevention, not infection!
We 🩵 mask & clean air protection.
Public Health Education Platform since 2020.
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MaskTogetherAmerica @togetherwemask.bsky.social · Aug 17
The Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.
—Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...
Long COVID Defense Guidance The Swiss Cheese Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection.    Visual: The virus emoji represents SARS-CoV-2. A slice of Swiss Cheese represents a preventative measure A mouse represents a misinformation spreader There are 14 strategies in our Long COVID Defense Guide, depicted by 14 slices of Swiss Cheese, invaded by mice and viruses: 1.  Check Wastewater Viral Activity Levels in Your Community 2. Wear High-Quality Masks 3. Go Virtual 4. Increase Ventilation + Filtration — Move Events Outdoors with Precautions 5. Isolate + Test When Exposed 6. Isolate + Test When Symptoms Present  7. Stay Up to Date with Vaccines 8. If Infected — Seek Early Treatment and Care 9. Rest, Pause Exercise, Pace Yourself 10. Test Negative Twice 48 hours Apart Before Leaving Isolation 11. Self-Diagnosis for Long COVID 12. Seek Diagnosis and Care From Long COVID Clinics 13. Find Community Support 14. Take Precautions to Prevent Reinfection Read on our website: https://bit.ly/MTA_LCDefenseGuide
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🩵 #LongCOVIDAwareness calls for collective action. Send us a masked selfie & tell us about what #LongCOVID means to you. How does this year-round spread of COVlD affect your life, and why do you take precautions? We'll amplify your voice on #MaskTogetherAmerica educational platform.
Inside the MaskTogetherAmerica Defend Long COVlD frame is MaskTogetherAmerica advocates holding a banner that says, “Long COVlD demands Mitigation + Patient Care + Awareness + Research Funding.” It urges people to “support Long Haulers.” From left to right: Dr. Robi Tamargo, Dr. Angelique Corthals, Dr. Marjorie Roberts, and Julie Lam. The text around the frame says, “Support Long Haulers,” with chains of teal 🩵and white 🤍hearts on top and blue and “MaskTogetherAmerica” with white 🤍and blue hearts 💙on the bottom. The Defend Long COVlD frame is available for free download in MaskTogetherAmerica linktree in the bio.
February 16, 2026 at 1:49 PM
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“I don’t like people breathing and coughing in my face. I don’t like all the spits from their mouths when they talk and blow their nose.”—Florence supports #MaskTogetherAmerica to raise awareness.
💜A well-fitted respirator is essential for prevention.😷
Florence, wearing a purple KF94 repirator and rainbow colored top, posed for Julie Lam on the street on a beautiful day.
February 14, 2026 at 7:36 PM
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Join #LongCOVID Defense Series III to honor patients and their allies who are tirelessly advocating for health justice in this historic struggle. On March 4, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm EST, 6 Q&A sessions will feature an extraordinary panel of speakers. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/long-co...
Long COVID Defense Series III featuring 6 Virtual Q&A Sessions — Mask Together America
March 4, 2026, 4:30pm - 9:00pm EST Join Long COVID Defense Series III to honor patients and their allies who are tirelessly advocating for health justice in this historical struggle. On March 4, 2026....
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February 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
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I will be speaking about #LongCovid with @togetherwemask.bsky.social on 4th March 5.45 PM Est. Looking forward to seeing you online! And quite a line-up of other advocates on the same day!
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Join Long COVID Defense Series III to honor patients and their allies who are tirelessly advocating for health justice in this historic struggle. On March 4, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm EST, 6 Q&A sessions will feature an extraordinary panel of speakers. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/long-co...
An invitation for everyone to register for Long COVID Defense Series III on March 4, 2026, 4:30pm - 9:00pm EST. 6 Q&A sessions will feature an extraordinary panel of speakers, with their masked portraits showing inside frames that say “Support Long Haulers and Mask Together America”.  Schedule: 4:35 pm Delphine Crespo, President of Association of Long COVID Aragón 5:10 pm Dr. Ciara Steele, co-founder of Clean Air Advocacy Ireland (CAAI) 5:45 pm Pamela Morrison, Long COVID Advocacy Ireland 6:20 pm Elisa Perego PhD, a researcher who coined the term Long COVID 6:55 pm Angela L., Creator of International Long COVID Awareness Day 7:35 pm Devin Russell, Founder of Long COVID Foundation Register to join: https://bit.ly/LCDefenseForum_Mar4
February 12, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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El día 4 de marzo a partir de las 22h30, hora española peninsular 💯📣
👉 Hay que registrarse para poder asistir!

Muchas gracias a @togetherwemask.bsky.social y @msjulieslam.bsky.social por la organización 🫶
February 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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Join Long COVID Defense Series III to honor patients and their allies who are tirelessly advocating for health justice in this historic struggle. On March 4, 2026, 5:00pm-9:00pm EST, 6 Q&A sessions will feature an extraordinary panel of speakers. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/long-co...
An invitation for everyone to register for Long COVID Defense Series III on March 4, 2026, 4:30pm - 9:00pm EST. 6 Q&A sessions will feature an extraordinary panel of speakers, with their masked portraits showing inside frames that say “Support Long Haulers and Mask Together America”.  Schedule: 4:35 pm Delphine Crespo, President of Association of Long COVID Aragón 5:10 pm Dr. Ciara Steele, co-founder of Clean Air Advocacy Ireland (CAAI) 5:45 pm Pamela Morrison, Long COVID Advocacy Ireland 6:20 pm Elisa Perego PhD, a researcher who coined the term Long COVID 6:55 pm Angela L., Creator of International Long COVID Awareness Day 7:35 pm Devin Russell, Founder of Long COVID Foundation Register to join: https://bit.ly/LCDefenseForum_Mar4
February 12, 2026 at 1:31 AM
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The Rogosin Institute invites you to their FREE Education and Prevention Initiative #IgAN Webinar “Understanding the Latest KDIGO Guidelines for IgA Nephropathy Care” presented by James Chevalier, MD Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
Please register: cvent.me/EaEvoV
New York Presbyterian Rogosin Institute invites you to The Julie Lam & Kapil Mathur Education and Prevention Initiative IgAN Webinar "Understanding the Latest KDIGO Guidelines for IgA Nephropathy Care" presented by James Chevalier, MD Monday, March 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM Please register: https://cvent.me/EaEvoV
February 11, 2026 at 7:01 PM
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At LC Defense Series II, Betsy Ladyzhets @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social, @thesicktimes.org cofounder, recalled coverage on NIH RECOVER getting more interest in #LongCOVID, as $1.8 billion tax dollars were allocated to the research initiative.
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February 9, 2026 at 11:10 PM
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“I've been dealing with parosmia for over 5 yrs. Imagine the worst smell you have ever smelt in your life? That’s how a lot of things smell (and taste) to me every day.” Read interview of Kristina, a mask chain designer who struggles with #LongCOVID.
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Kristina, wearing a POWECOM KN95, posed for a selfie to show off a gold masked chain she made with pearl beads and charms, in front of some evergreen bushes.
February 8, 2026 at 7:05 PM
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2026 Cross Country Ski TeamUSA members #MaskUp & stay outside of the Olympic Village. Nathaniel Herz reports for FasterSkier.
Coach Kristen Bourne said that their “top priority is making sure our athletes and staff stay healthy for the entirety of the Games.”
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Sharing an article in FasterSkier: “In Italy, four years after the COVlD Games, Olympic teams are still isolating” by Nathaniel Herz Visual: U.S. Olympic men’s cross-country ski team member Ben Ogden, second from left, speaks at a news conference Thursday, Feb. 5 at the competition venue in Tesero, Italy. From left: Ogden’s teammates are Zak Ketterson, JC Schoonmaker and Zanden McMullen. (PHOTO by Nathaniel Herz) U.S. coaches Kristen Bourne and Matt Whitcomb wore masks at a news conference. (PHOTO by Nathaniel Herz) Quote: “Our top priority is making sure our athletes and staff stay healthy for the entirety of the Games”— Kristen Bourne, U.S. Cross Country Ski Team Coach Source: FasterSkier.com https://bit.ly/FasterSkier2026Olympic Masked members of the U.S. women’s Olympic cross-country ski team pose for a photo Thursday, Feb. 5 after a news conference at their competition venue in Tesero, Italy. From left: Jessie Diggins, Hailey Swirbul, Sammy Smith, Julia Kern, Novie McCabe and Rosie Brennan. (PHOTO by Nathaniel Herz)
February 7, 2026 at 1:02 AM
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At LC Defense Series II, Prof. Iwasaki @virusesimmunity.bsky.social explained what could be causing a negative autoantibody panel but high antibodies to spike (>15,000 U/ml), and the need for better targeted diagnostic strategies for #LongCOVID. @yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social
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February 6, 2026 at 8:23 PM
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Cholesterol shot up to 318! Restarted STATIN and neck started 🔥 burning pain 😭 #LongCOVID is metabolic dysfunction to me.
Protect each other. Avoid infection.
Lipid shot up to 318! Restarted STATIN and neck started 🔥 pain 😭 Long COVID is metabolic dysfunction.
February 6, 2026 at 2:13 PM
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Donna is my bestie and one of the most decent, amazing humans I've ever known. I'm forever lucky our paths crossed.
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Donna’s immune system was damaged by COVID-19—one of the reasons why she wears a mask. Migraines & fatigue are among the 100 #LongCOVID symptoms she has battled. Read interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
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Donna is wearing glasses, a white KN95 respirator and a red top. Read the interview on Instagram and Facebook.
February 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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#LongCovid linked to new onset allergies, likely with the contribution of immune dysfunction

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Long COVID Linked to New-Onset Allergies
Mounting evidence points to a link between new-onset allergies and Long COVID, with mast cell activation syndrome as a potential culprit.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:40 PM
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Donna’s immune system was damaged by COVID-19—one of the reasons why she wears a mask. Migraines & fatigue are among the 100 #LongCOVID symptoms she has battled. Read interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
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Donna is wearing glasses, a white KN95 respirator and a red top. Read the interview on Instagram and Facebook.
February 5, 2026 at 3:59 PM
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“I’ve witnessed, first hand, the cognitive decline and deterioration of immune health in kids due to repeat COVID infections.”—Ms. Weres' daughter has #LongCOVID. Ms. Weres' students mask up in class to protect their art teacher. Read feature of theartroomlessons.com by @msjulieslam.bsky.social. 🧵
1. Ms. Weres, wearing a KN95, and her daughter, Aden West (IG: @wandering.human.creative), who’s wearing a 3M Aura N95 respirator. 2. Four students, all wearing masks, making art in “The Art Room” (IG: @theartroomlessons)– a private art school in Chicago. (Go to theartroomlessons.com for more info). Matisse, the studio cat, was lounging in a colorfully-painted box on the table. 3. Two students, wearing masks, in The Art Room. The girl in a black mask is painting a dog. 4. Ms Weres, wearing a KN95 respirator, standing in front of her own artwork – a painting of a chimpanzee, wearing a headset, with a bright green background. 5. Two students, painting, wearing their masks at The Art Room.
February 3, 2026 at 7:46 PM
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Our Teammate Dr. Bailey @baileydev.bsky.social is competing to be 'MASKED' Ms. Health + Fitness. VOTE please. Two days left. mshealthandfit.com/2026/bailey
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Vote for Bailey to be featured on the cover of Muscle & Fitness HERS!
True fitness is inclusive. By training in a respirator mask, I hope to demonstrate that access, health & dignity belong to everyone.
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February 3, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Long COVID kills. At Long COVlD Defense Series II, Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social and Betsy Ladyzhets @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social, cofounders of @thesicktimes.org, discussed the challenge in reporting on pandemic death toll, including lives lost to #LongCOVID.
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February 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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Hello to my dear friends! I turned 57 recently, feeling blessed that I still have my kidneys! 50% of the patients with #IgAN reached end stage within 10 years. Masks work! Immune modulator works! I am a proof. @togetherwemask.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica
Julie got her blood drawn for testing at a medical trial for an immune modulator.
February 2, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Em developed debilitating symptoms and commobidities after contracting EBV, a dangerous virus that can stay in a body and be reactivated by other viral infection, including COVID-19. Read interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social.
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February 1, 2026 at 5:56 PM
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At Long COVID Defense Series II, Prof. Iwasaki @virusesimmunity.bsky.social
@yaleschoolofmed.bsky.social @yalesph.bsky.social suggested multiple types of medicine to be repurposed and tested to target the various root cause hypotheses of #LongCOVID.
February 1, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social, editors/co-founders of @thesicktimes.org shared his lived experience with #LongCOVID at #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series II forum.
February 1, 2026 at 4:16 AM
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At LC Defense Series II, Prof. Iwasaki @virusesimmunity.bsky.social suggested multiple types of medicine to be repurposed and tested to target the various root cause hypotheses of #LongCOVID. 
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February 1, 2026 at 3:59 AM
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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social, editors/co-founders of @thesicktimes.org shared his lived experience with #LongCOVID at #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series II forum.

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January 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
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~400Million people worldwide have #LongCOVID. Is it appropriate or excessive to routinely wear a close-fitting respirator in public? Dr. Akiko Iwasaki @virusesimmunity.bsky.social said it makes sense to #MaskUp, get boosted and clean the air.
Watch forum: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/long-co...
January 29, 2026 at 5:17 PM