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"Long COVID has created a new era of our understanding of public health. As a queer person, the HIV/AIDS pandemic comes to mind: our understanding of what's necessary to keep everyone safe has changed in light of a uniquely deadly and disabling virus.”—DJ Abby of 89.3fm and WPFWfm.org
DJ Abby, wearing a duckbill N95 respirator, a white vest over a snake-skin-patterned long sleeves top, posed for a selfie to support MaskTogetherAmerica's educational campaign.
December 23, 2025 at 3:38 AM
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“Due to the reinfection in 2024, I’m no longer able to sit out in the garden - a pleasure that took me two and a half years to build to, and only one reinfection took away from me again." Lydia Fischer Dooley, disabled by #LongCOVID triggered by a 2nd COVID in 2022.
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Lydia Fischer Dooley took a masked selfie wearing a Black KN95 to support #MaskTogetherAmerica’s educational campaign about Long COVID. Interviewed by Julie Lam
December 14, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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We invite everyone to read the announcement of this powerful teamwork on MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/global-...
Global Long COVID Declaration — Mask Together America
— Initiated by Patient Organizations and Advocates LIVING WITH LONG COVID All Over the World MaskTogetherAmerica was invited by the global Long COVID patient community to support the organization of.....
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October 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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“I mask because I’m immune compromised from treatments for my Long COVID. #LongCOVID nearly ruined my life...”—Jules dressed up as Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga at #NYCC2025 @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social. interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social
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Sitting in a wheelchair, Jules, wearing a green wig, green top and long red skirt ( a Chinese  aoqun  hanfu), was attending the New York Comic Con in 2025. She posed for Julie Lam, the photographer who writes for MaskTogetherAmerica’s educational platform.
October 11, 2025 at 3:00 AM
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NIH RECOVER patient representative Ann Wallace, Ph.D. (@annwallace409), and MaskTogetherAmerica’s founding member Becky Ancira Robertson (@beckyancirar). We look forward to learning together, sharing resources, and supporting each other.
October 7, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense forum, Fri, Nov 7, 5:00–8:30pm EST
Join patients, doctors, & their allies to combat minimization & erasure of #LongCOVID.
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Dr. Angelique Corthals (left) and Julie Lam (right) holding MaskTogetherAmerica’s Long COVID banner representing the Long COVID community in demanding mitigation, patient care, awareness, and research funding, as well as urging the world to support long-haulers.
October 7, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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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
August 17, 2025 at 12:29 AM
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NY is working to add a mask ban in the state budget! Reach out to your NY Senator & Assembly Member, Senate Majority Leader, Assembly Speaker, & Gov Hochul. Urge them to reject anti-mask legislation in the State Budget! 
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Julie is wearing a white 3M Aura N95 respirator with a blue and green sip valve, along with white jeans and a white short-sleeve shirt with MaskTogetherAmerica’s logo on it. She is standing next to an individual wearing the same 3M Aura, sitting in a black wheelchair and holding a sign with black text on a blue background that says in all caps: “Disabled people have the right to exist in public. #NoNYMaskBan #NoNassauMaskBan.” The sign also has a graphic of a gray flat-fold respirator.
March 29, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Rachel Carmona in sunglasses, a hat and a BNX N95, interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social, sharing on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s platform her struggles with getting Medicare coverage of lifesaving preventive inhalers for #AsthmaRelief.
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Rachel Carmona in sunglasses, a hat and a BNX N95, interviewed by Julie, sharing on MaskTogetherAmerica’s platform her struggles with getting Medicare coverage of lifesaving preventive inhalers for asthma relief.
March 26, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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At #MaskTogetherAmerica’s expert forum, Aaron Collins @masknerd.bsky.social proposed that the US government update its PPE standards for manufacturers to protect frontline workers, incl. firefighters and healthcare staff, from long term health impacts.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:04 PM
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"A mask ban is ludicrous & dangerous. Any person should have the right to wear a mask without repercussions for their own health or the health of others.” Kiebpoli Calnek, writer/director, posed for @msjulieslam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica’s national #StopMaskBans campaign.
Kiebpoli, wearing a pride mask from MaskC, posed for Julie Lam to support MaskTogetherAmerica’s nation-wide ‘StopMaskBans’ campaign.
February 16, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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At #MaskTogetherAmerica’s 1/19 expert forum, Dr. Omer Awan @Forbes.com contributor calls out what US gov't should be doing more to contain #BirdFlu to prevent human to human transmission that could lead to a new pandemic.
Watch the 2 ½ hour forum on YouTube:
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February 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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🚨Clean Air Emergency Forum: Feb 7📍7:20PM EST
American Medical Manufacturer Association Members, Eddie Phanichkul, CEO, Shop VIDA & Claudio Dente, President, Dentec Safety, will announce their support for #MaskTogetherAmerica’s “Protect Firefighters Initiative”
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January 24, 2025 at 10:25 PM
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Clean Air Emergency: Viral Surge + Wildfire Smoke Feb 7
#MaskTogetherAmerica Expert Panel Q&A: 4:30-7:30PM EST featuring:
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📍Liesl McConchie @lieslmcconchie.bsky.social
📍Dustin Drury, Clean Air LA
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Clean Air Emergency: Viral Surge + Wildfire Smoke Feb 7, 2025 📍4:30PM EST Dr. Richard Corsi An urgent discussion on affordable tools to avoid sickness from unhealthy air amid climate change. 📍5:30PM EST Liesl McConchie Advocating for Clean Air in Schools: education, legislation and regulation of school air quality.  📍6:30PM EST Dustin Drury What needs to happen to get people in LA to mask up and filter the air? A discussion on building a grassroots movement. 📍7:20PM EST Special Announcement American Medical Manufacturers Assoc. members (Eddie Phanichkul, CEO, Lutema/ VIDA and Claudio Dente, President, Dentec Safety Specialists) will announce their support for MaskTogetherAmerica’s “Protect Firefighters Initiative.” Register here: https://bit.ly/Feb7CleanAirForum Please post your questions to be included!
January 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Why did a #cancer patient reach out to #MaskTogetherAmerica's platform? Vulnerable patients are left to fend for themselves as we enter a quaddamic with COVID, Flu, RSV + Noro spreading and hospitals are resisting protocols that would save lives. This is heartbreaking, isn't it?
January 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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2025 is about community care! We invite you to meet the volunteers of #MaskTogetherAmerica through a series of quotes that explain why we advocate for sickness prevention and health equity. If you would like to participate, please DM us. Stay protected together in #2025. 🧵
2025 is here! Warm wishes. Visual shows 2025 over a collage of MaskTogetherAmerica’s social media campaign.
January 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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December 22, 2024 at 4:48 PM
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“It's okay not to be okay, but a disposable culture is not okay. Dlúthpháirtíocht 🇮🇪 (solidarity)” Behind the FFFP2 is @blezzingdada.bsky.social, a mental health activist in Ireland, who shares their perspective with @msjulieslam.bsky.social to support #MaskTogetherAmerica.
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Blezzing Dada, a Black mental health advocate, smiling behind a FFFP2 respirator, black framed glasses, cute earrings in the shape of a disinfectant bottle.   Read story on MaskTogetherAmerica’s educational platform: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/DD4sEoIuOAL/?igsh=MXlsMG05d3UyY3dr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17tCdEZnkE/?
December 22, 2024 at 4:47 PM
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Hi Michael, I write for MaskTogetherAmerica's campaign. Can I chat with you? Can we feature you?
December 1, 2024 at 8:20 PM