@echowall23.bsky.social
Covid is airborne, think about wearing a mask, don't be selfish
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Long COVID is best described as a cluster of overlapping symptoms rather than one single condition, according to a review of 64 studies from 20 countries covering 2.4 million people.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Study outlines recurring symptom clusters that define long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
January 5, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Long COVID is best described as a cluster of overlapping symptoms rather than one single condition, according to a review of 64 studies from 20 countries covering 2.4 million people.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
Fatigue was most common, often alongside muscle and joint pain, cognitive symptoms, or shortness of breath.
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Maduro’s wife Cilia Flores injured during US kidnapping of Venezuelan President in which at least 40 (NYT) and more than 80 (Venezuela sources) people died including some civilians and all or most of his 32 strong Cuban palace guard.
January 6, 2026 at 7:01 AM
Maduro’s wife Cilia Flores injured during US kidnapping of Venezuelan President in which at least 40 (NYT) and more than 80 (Venezuela sources) people died including some civilians and all or most of his 32 strong Cuban palace guard.
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France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
January 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
France at the UN Security Council:
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
"The military operation which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro runs counter to the principle of peaceful dispute resolution and the principle of non use of force. Violations of the UN Charter... chips away at the very foundation of the international order."
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COVID-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds.
"Between 2022 and 2024, COVID-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows"
gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-...
"Between 2022 and 2024, COVID-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows"
gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-...
Covid-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds
Between 2022 and 2024, covid-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows.
gizmodo.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:23 AM
COVID-19 Is Still Killing a Disturbing Number of Americans, Study Finds.
"Between 2022 and 2024, COVID-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows"
gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-...
"Between 2022 and 2024, COVID-19 killed roughly 100,000 Americans annually, new research by CDC scientists shows"
gizmodo.com/covid-19-is-...
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Big loss to music and to the wonderful fly fishing community RIP Teddy www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Perry Bamonte, guitarist and keyboardist for the Cure, dies aged 65
Starting as a roadie and guitar tech, Bamonte joined the band in 1990 after its breakthrough album Disintegration
www.theguardian.com
December 27, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Big loss to music and to the wonderful fly fishing community RIP Teddy www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
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BREAKING: Doctors warn of surging flu cases as 1,900 Americans have died, including children
Professor Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins said subclade K may evade immunity, increasing vulnerability to infection.
Professor Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins said subclade K may evade immunity, increasing vulnerability to infection.
December 26, 2025 at 1:20 PM
BREAKING: Doctors warn of surging flu cases as 1,900 Americans have died, including children
Professor Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins said subclade K may evade immunity, increasing vulnerability to infection.
Professor Andrew Pekosz of Johns Hopkins said subclade K may evade immunity, increasing vulnerability to infection.
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BRAVO Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg for standing firm and protecting her father’s name and The Kennedy Center.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
#Pinks #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
December 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
BRAVO Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg for standing firm and protecting her father’s name and The Kennedy Center.
#Pinks #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
#Pinks #ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
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Very sad news that Perry Bamonte, who handled guitars, keys and bass for The Cure from 1990, has passed away following a short illness.
The Cure Official Site
Latest updates on forthcoming releases, tour dates and news
www.thecure.com
December 26, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Very sad news that Perry Bamonte, who handled guitars, keys and bass for The Cure from 1990, has passed away following a short illness.
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“Preliminary data from hospitals across the city indicates that more patients went to emergency rooms complaining of flulike symptoms — such as fever and a cough — in the week ending Dec. 20 than during any other week in the past decade.”
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
Flu Cases Climb to Highest Levels in New York State in Two Decades
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2025 at 12:10 PM
“Preliminary data from hospitals across the city indicates that more patients went to emergency rooms complaining of flulike symptoms — such as fever and a cough — in the week ending Dec. 20 than during any other week in the past decade.”
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
Oh.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/n...
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Masks always have been, and are still worth wearing.
COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.
COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.
December 27, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Masks always have been, and are still worth wearing.
COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.
COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.
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Long Covid’s long reach: Long Covid & ME/CFS are post-infectious chronic conditions that can change people’s lives and sense of identity.
"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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December 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Long Covid’s long reach: Long Covid & ME/CFS are post-infectious chronic conditions that can change people’s lives and sense of identity.
"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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"For parents and caregivers, it’s scary seeing a child with such a debilitating condition and with no clear treatment or pathway to recovery." #LongCovidKids
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Safety first! From pandemic to apocalypse, a high quality mask will protect you and your loved ones, no matter what transpires. Your future matters!
December 20, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Safety first! From pandemic to apocalypse, a high quality mask will protect you and your loved ones, no matter what transpires. Your future matters!
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USA: Epidemic trend summary: Dec 19, 2025
COVID-19
As of December 16, 2025:
🔹31 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹1 state has infections declining or likely declining
🔹15 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
COVID-19
As of December 16, 2025:
🔹31 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹1 state has infections declining or likely declining
🔹15 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
December 20, 2025 at 1:25 AM
USA: Epidemic trend summary: Dec 19, 2025
COVID-19
As of December 16, 2025:
🔹31 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹1 state has infections declining or likely declining
🔹15 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
COVID-19
As of December 16, 2025:
🔹31 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing
🔹1 state has infections declining or likely declining
🔹15 states show no change
Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...
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Source for the chart below:
Hospital admissions for Covid, Flu, and RSV in Ontario
www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...
Steps:
Summary -> Trends -> scroll down to last (4th) chart
Hospital admissions for Covid, Flu, and RSV in Ontario
www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...
Steps:
Summary -> Trends -> scroll down to last (4th) chart
December 20, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Source for the chart below:
Hospital admissions for Covid, Flu, and RSV in Ontario
www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...
Steps:
Summary -> Trends -> scroll down to last (4th) chart
Hospital admissions for Covid, Flu, and RSV in Ontario
www.publichealthontario.ca/en/Data-and-...
Steps:
Summary -> Trends -> scroll down to last (4th) chart
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Everton will trial the use of the Western Terrace at Hill Dickinson Stadium for supporters to welcome David Moyes and his players as they arrive by coach ahead of tonight’s Premier League fixture with Arsenal. #EFC 🏟️
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/w5aecbs8
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/w5aecbs8
December 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Everton will trial the use of the Western Terrace at Hill Dickinson Stadium for supporters to welcome David Moyes and his players as they arrive by coach ahead of tonight’s Premier League fixture with Arsenal. #EFC 🏟️
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/w5aecbs8
READ MORE: tinyurl.com/w5aecbs8
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USA: "2 children in Wisconsin have died of respiratory illnesses"
"One child died of COVID-19 and the other from influenza. The state did not release information on the children’s ages or locations."
"Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said the deaths are “a reminder about how serious these viruses can be.”
"One child died of COVID-19 and the other from influenza. The state did not release information on the children’s ages or locations."
"Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said the deaths are “a reminder about how serious these viruses can be.”
2 children in Wisconsin die of respiratory illness in season's first pediatric deaths
Two children in Wisconsin have died of respiratory illnesses, the state Department of Health Services announced.
www.wpr.org
December 20, 2025 at 3:58 AM
USA: "2 children in Wisconsin have died of respiratory illnesses"
"One child died of COVID-19 and the other from influenza. The state did not release information on the children’s ages or locations."
"Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said the deaths are “a reminder about how serious these viruses can be.”
"One child died of COVID-19 and the other from influenza. The state did not release information on the children’s ages or locations."
"Epidemiologist Tom Haupt said the deaths are “a reminder about how serious these viruses can be.”
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1 in 4 workers in Spain in this research developed #Longcovid.
Covid is an occupational health hazard everywhere, because it’s airborne in all indoor shared air spaces.
#CleantheAir #WorkersRights
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/wor...
Covid is an occupational health hazard everywhere, because it’s airborne in all indoor shared air spaces.
#CleantheAir #WorkersRights
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/wor...
Workplace exposures tied to higher risk of long COVID
www.cidrap.umn.edu
December 19, 2025 at 10:32 AM
1 in 4 workers in Spain in this research developed #Longcovid.
Covid is an occupational health hazard everywhere, because it’s airborne in all indoor shared air spaces.
#CleantheAir #WorkersRights
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/wor...
Covid is an occupational health hazard everywhere, because it’s airborne in all indoor shared air spaces.
#CleantheAir #WorkersRights
www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/wor...
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Would have preferred to stay in bed but the lure of baked goods was too strong. Also it's the last food co-op day for the year.
December 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Would have preferred to stay in bed but the lure of baked goods was too strong. Also it's the last food co-op day for the year.
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Parachutes now required again for skydiving, but only in the winter season. And only inferior quality parachutes.
Those skydiving in the summer must free fall.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Those skydiving in the summer must free fall.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Masks now required at all Nova Scotia Health sites
Nova Scotia Health says masking is required throughout all its facilities beginning Thursday.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Parachutes now required again for skydiving, but only in the winter season. And only inferior quality parachutes.
Those skydiving in the summer must free fall.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
Those skydiving in the summer must free fall.
www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/nov...
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BREAKING: Nearly One-Third of Students Absent as Flu Cases Surge in Bay Area School District
December 20, 2025 at 3:51 PM
BREAKING: Nearly One-Third of Students Absent as Flu Cases Surge in Bay Area School District
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And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
December 15, 2025 at 12:18 PM
And in response to headlines like "there is no need for masks", here is the 1 minutes from my interview where I discuss basic preventative measures (including masks!).
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
Also note that NHS stats like A&E and Ambulance waits are lower than same time 3 years ago, even with earlier flu wave.
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Covid can leave lasting mark on the brain.
New study adds to literature showing long-term damage to the central nervous system following SARS-CoV-2 infection
#LongCovid
news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/16/c...
New study adds to literature showing long-term damage to the central nervous system following SARS-CoV-2 infection
#LongCovid
news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/16/c...
COVID-19 leaves a lasting mark on the human brain - Griffith News
COVID-19 does not just affect the respiratory system, but also significantly alters the brain in people who have fully recovered from the infectious
news.griffith.edu.au
December 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Covid can leave lasting mark on the brain.
New study adds to literature showing long-term damage to the central nervous system following SARS-CoV-2 infection
#LongCovid
news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/16/c...
New study adds to literature showing long-term damage to the central nervous system following SARS-CoV-2 infection
#LongCovid
news.griffith.edu.au/2025/12/16/c...
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🚨🧵by Zdenek Vrozina on risk of ischemic stroke...
"COVID-19 is not just an acute event - it is a long-term vascular insult.
This study shows that the risk of ischemic stroke remains elevated for at least four years after SARS-CoV-2 infection..."
Full 22-tweet 🧵:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19999...
"COVID-19 is not just an acute event - it is a long-term vascular insult.
This study shows that the risk of ischemic stroke remains elevated for at least four years after SARS-CoV-2 infection..."
Full 22-tweet 🧵:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19999...
December 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
🚨🧵by Zdenek Vrozina on risk of ischemic stroke...
"COVID-19 is not just an acute event - it is a long-term vascular insult.
This study shows that the risk of ischemic stroke remains elevated for at least four years after SARS-CoV-2 infection..."
Full 22-tweet 🧵:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19999...
"COVID-19 is not just an acute event - it is a long-term vascular insult.
This study shows that the risk of ischemic stroke remains elevated for at least four years after SARS-CoV-2 infection..."
Full 22-tweet 🧵:
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19999...
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No. No they wouldn’t have died anyway. If they had lived to be a year older and a bit stronger. If they had lived to be old enough to receive other forms of protection. If they had lived to see flu treatments improve…
We should never write off lives like this.
Flatten the flu curves!
We should never write off lives like this.
Flatten the flu curves!
What the —— people.
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
Explain how this is acceptable to me like I’m five.
ottawa.citynews.ca/2025/12/15/3...
3 children dead from flu complications in two weeks: CHEO
The Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) reported that three young children have died as a result of influenza A complications in the first two weeks of December. The hospital said it is repo...
ottawa.citynews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:39 AM
No. No they wouldn’t have died anyway. If they had lived to be a year older and a bit stronger. If they had lived to be old enough to receive other forms of protection. If they had lived to see flu treatments improve…
We should never write off lives like this.
Flatten the flu curves!
We should never write off lives like this.
Flatten the flu curves!