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Yaneer Bar-Yam

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Complex Systems Physicist | President of NECSI, co-founder World Health Network (WHN) Author: Making Things Work (download pdf at https://necsi.edu/making-things-work)

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · Jul 26

📢 Canada’s CSA Z94.4-25 standard calls for universal respirators in healthcare—a milestone in airborne protection

Support it with your voice:
✅ Submit public comments (open to all)
🧾 Read WHN’s support + petition response
#CleanAir #HealthcareSafety #N95 #CSA

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WHN Response to Canada's CSA Z94.4-25 Respirator Standard - WHN

CSA Z94.4-25 is a draft national standard proposing science-based airborne protection measures, including universal respirator use in healthcare. While broadly welcomed, it has also drawn a petition i...

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 18h

Japan gripped by massive flu outbreak: Hospitals struggle, schools shut

www.indiatoday.in/world/story/...

Japan gripped by massive flu outbreak: Hospitals struggle, schools shut

With flu cases expected to peak sooner than usual, authorities are urging people, especially the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing conditions, to get vaccinated immediately.

www.indiatoday.in

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 1d

"Sonoma County...issued an order today requiring health care personnel and others to wear masks inside patient care areas of specified health care facilities. The health order...will take effect Nov. 1"

sonomacounty.gov/sonoma-count...

Sonoma County issues mask order for health facilities and encourages residents to get vaccinated for flu and COVID

Given the greater risk of COVID, flu and other respiratory virus-related illnesses over the fall and winter months, Sonoma County Interim Health Officer Dr. Karen Smith issued an order today requiring...

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 1d

"A sore knee brought you in, but you start to wonder if you might get sick as you take your seat next to an unmasked child with a runny nose.

And you’re right: Crowded spaces like these are the perfect setting for respiratory infections to spread."

www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...

Iris Gorfinkel: How politics, not science, is putting vulnerable patients and health care workers at risk

As a family doctor, I have seen first-hand the difference masking makes. Since my clinic adopted consistent masking, staff absences from colds, flus, and COVID‑19 have plummeted. Scaled across the

www.thestar.com

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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 4d

WHN is hosting a Clean Air Panel Discussion tomorrow (10am–12pm EDT | 4pm–6pm CET)!

Join leading experts Dr. William Bahnfleth, Jim Rosenthal, Dr. Joe Vipond, and Aaron Collins for an engaging conversation on the importance of clean air, its role in protecting communities, (...)

Promotional graphic from whn.global announcing a “Clean Air Panel Discussion.” The background shows a blue sky with light clouds.

Text at the top inside a green and blue gradient box:
“Oct 8th | 10AM – Noon ET | 4PM – 6PM CET.”

Main description text:
“Discover the fundamentals of clean air and why it is essential for a safe and healthy future.”

Section header: “Featuring leading experts:”
Below are four circular headshots with names underneath:

Dr. William Bahnfleth

Jim Rosenthal

Dr. Joe Vipond

Aaron Collins (wearing a mask)

At the bottom inside a bordered box:
“Join us for insights + live Q&A.”

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 9d

New insight from complexity science: from customer purchases to laws passed, many processes share universal life-paths of growth and decline. Hidden dynamics that cut across systems. 🧪
🔗 www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Chart showing orders over time following a universal growth-to-saturation curve with an inflection point.

Scatter plot of start times colored by unsaturation, showing consistent patterns across years.

Logarithmic plots showing power-law scaling consistent across datasets from multiple years.

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 11d

WHN is hosting a Clean Air Panel Discussion on Wednesday, October 8 (10am–12pm EDT | 4pm–6pm CET). Join leading experts Dr. William Bahnfleth, Dr. Jim Rosenthal, Dr. Joe Vipond, and Aaron Collins for an engaging conversation on the importance of clean air

Register: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: WHN Clean Air Panel Discussion. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 16d

Here's a Youtube link of Violet Affleck's full speech about COVID and clean air at the United Nations:

Violet Affleck's Fiery UN Speech On COVID and Clean Air

YouTube video by Lucky Tran

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 17d

Masking up and advocating for clean air at #UNGA w/ Violet Affleck and @myrabatchelder.bsky.social!

Violet Affleck, Myra Batchelder and Lucky Tran wearing white N95 masks with NYC skyline in the background.

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 16d

Reported measles cases exceed 1,500 in the U.S. this year.

www.cdc.gov/measles/data...

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 24d

Health plans will continue to cover all ACIP-recommended immunizations that were recommended as of September 1, 2025, including updated formulations of the COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, with no cost-sharing for patients through the end of 2026.
www.ahip.org/news/press-r...

AHIP Statement on Vaccine Coverage

AHIP is the national association whose members provide health care coverage, services, and solutions to hundreds of millions of Americans every day. We…

www.ahip.org

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 24d

Governor of Wisconsin directs Department of Health Services to ensure vaccine availability across Wisconsin
www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Governor Evers signs Executive Order to direct Department of Health Services to ensure vaccine availability across Wisconsin

MADISON, Wis. (WFRV) – Governor Tony Evers announced on Monday that he signed an Executive Order directing the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) to use all pathways to ensure access to vac...

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 24d

NY Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday said she would extend an executive order letting pharmacists prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines to any New Yorker who requests one when it expires in a few weeks.

www.nbcnewyork.com/news/health/...

Hochul extending executive order on COVID vaccine access in NY: What to know

Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday said she would extend an executive order letting pharmacists prescribe and administer COVID-19 vaccines to any New Yorker who requests one when it expires in a few weeks. ...

www.nbcnewyork.com

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 25d

Important news:
New Jersey is updating its public health rules — including disease reporting, surveillance, and immunizations.
This is a high-impact chance for public input on how we manage infectious disease.

Comment by Oct 18, 2025:

www.nj.gov/health/news/...

www.nj.gov

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 26d

North Carolina:
Prescription not needed for adults over 65 and younger adults with risk factors for vaccinations at pharmacies.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Gov. Stein issues standing orders to boost COVID-19 vaccine access

Governor Josh Stein announced new Standing Orders to increase access to COVID-19 vaccines in North Carolina.

www.yahoo.com

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 26d

A school-age child in California has died from SSPE, a fatal brain disorder which develops 2–10 years post- measles infection—years after appearing fully recovered. publications.aap.org/aapnews/news...

California child dies from measles-related complications

A school-age child who contracted measles as an infant died from a rare complication after initially recovering from the infection.

publications.aap.org

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 28d

A COVID outbreak in Sydney Airport's control tower has left airlines furious and passengers stranded.

7news.com.au/news/covid-o...

COVID outbreak blamed for Sydney Airport chaos

A COVID wave through Sydney Airport's control tower has left airlines furious and passengers stranded.

7news.com.au

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 28d

Many of the states are now allowing the pharmacists to vaccinate.

Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 28d

+Maine
Gov Mills standing order prescription for all Maine people, to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at pharmacies, clinics, and health care offices across the state.

www.maine.gov/governor/mil...

At Governor Mills' Direction, Maine CDC Issues Standing Order Expanding Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Amid Federal Roadblocks

Maine Bureau of Insurance also sends bulletin to state regulated insurers reinforcing that COVID-19 vaccines must be covered under Maine law

www.maine.gov

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · 29d

American Academy of Family Physicians said on Monday that it recommends all adults over the age of 18, children and pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines, a contrast to the U.S. government's narrowed approvals.

www.reuters.com/business/hea...

Another US doctors' group breaks with federal policy, recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all adults

The American Academy of Family Physicians said on Monday that it recommends all adults over the age of 18, children and pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines, a contrast to the U.S. government's narrowed approvals for the shots.

www.reuters.com

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · Sep 10

+New Jersey
New Jersey latest state to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines. Anyone aged six months or older to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, Pharmacists can administer COVID-19 vaccines without a prescription to those who are three years and older.

abcnews.go.com/Health/new-j...

New Jersey becomes latest state to expand access to COVID-19 vaccines

New Jersey has become the latest state to sign orders expanding access to COVID-19 vaccines breaking with guidance from federal health agencies.

abcnews.go.com

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · Sep 10

+Connecticut
Governor Lamont: CT recommends children 6 months and older as well as adults of all ages receive the COVID vaccine. Pharmacists can administer vaccines to adults and children through universal pediatric Connecticut Vaccine Program

www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/coronav...

Governor issues executive actions over access to COVID vaccines

The governor has issued executive actions that his office said would allow Connecticut residents who want COVID vaccines to be able to get them and “that coverage under state-regulated health insuranc...

www.nbcconnecticut.com

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Yaneer Bar-Yam @yaneerbaryam.bsky.social · Sep 9

+Nevada
After a weeklong delay, COVID-19 vaccines are now available at major pharmacies across Nevada. New guidance from the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy has cleared Walgreens and CVS to offer them statewide.
thenevadaindependent.com/article/majo...

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/major-chains-not-offering-covid-vaccine-in-nevada-new-guidance-could-change-that

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