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Miles W. Griffis @mileswgriffis.bsky.social · 5h

NEW 😷: Masks are a vital tool in protecting people from COVID-19 & other airborne diseases. But s ome employers are banning them, even though Americans have the right to accessibility tools under the ADA.

Nadi Zimmerman reports for @thesicktimes.org

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Despite the ongoing pandemic, some companies are banning employees from masking - The Sick Times

While some anti-mask policies have failed — a win for workers — there is a larger effort to ban masks in the U.S. on state and local levels. And more businesses may attempt to ban masks in the workpla...

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 18h

Everyone I know is sick right now with “a bad bug”

Many are lamenting the fact that they were sick not long ago as well

Then they turn around and ask me when I’m going to stop masking

My N95 means I avoid not only covid, but all the other viruses floating around

Masks rock!

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 15h

“You don’t look sick”.

Chronic illness is often invisible

Many disabilities are invisible

People can look “fine” on the outside and have devastating disease processes inside their body

They can be living in constant pain, fatigue & exhaustion

Don’t judge a book by its cover

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Mask Bloc Waterloo Region @maskblocwr.bsky.social · 1d

Finally, some guidance. /3

So, here are some considerations for hosting Covid-19 safer events! Because no one should leave a gathering with an illness that could disable or kill them.
1. Do not attend the event if you have had close contact with individuals who have been sick.
2. Be honest about the precautions that you can take/expectations leading up to the gathering.
3. Wear high quality masks in public spaces leading up to the gathering and during your gathering to help reduce exposure/transmission.
4. Use rapid tests before the event (make sure they aren't expired). If you have the resources, test twice before the event, 24-48 hours apart, which can help improve accuracy.
5. Use air purifiers within the gathering space.
6. Have windows or doors open (if safe!) to allow for air movement in/out of the area.
Resources: Donate A Mask, maskbloc.org

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Mask Bloc Waterloo Region @maskblocwr.bsky.social · 1d

www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....
A study of nearly 300,000 US veterans showed that people who got the 2024–25 #COVID booster had substantially fewer ER visits, hospitalization, and deaths compared to those who got only the flu shot. Benefits were seen across all age groups and health statuses.

Association of 2024–2025 Covid-19 Vaccine with Covid-19 Outcomes in U.S. Veterans | NEJM

Amid the declining clinical severity of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection and diminishing public uptake of annual coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccines, ...

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Comrat / Comms Closed @boonekeller1.bsky.social · 11d

the shittiest art you DO make is always better than the perfect art you never make

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 4d

#UWaterloo Health Services is now offering appts for the new #covid19 and flu vaccines. High risk can book Oct 14 and later; general public Oct 27. uwimprint.ca/covid-19-and...

COVID-19 and flu vaccine appointments available at Health Services

Appointments now available to book On Oct. 9, it was announced via the Daily Bulletin that Health Services is now offering appointments for updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk individual...

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Canada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 3d

Masks will be required in all Health P.E.I. facilities starting Oct. 14 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-mask-mandate-health-facilites-9.6934985

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter

Health P.E.I. is reinstating a mandatory masking policy in all of its facilities in response to the growing presence of respiratory illnesses on the Island.

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Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran.com · 3d

They have fired the staff of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report and 70 Epidemic Intelligence Service officers, who are disease detectives that respond to outbreaks around the world.

I cannot emphasize enough how dangerous it is to dismantle our disease surveillance infrastructure.

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 3d

I am never going to be not angry about how the vaccine rollout start date for the general public is 2 wks after canadian thanksgiving and reading week, aka superspreader events

Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 3d

Sending solidarity to my Canadian Covid aware buds navigating another difficult Thanksgiving. The pressure to eat with non-Covid aware family, the loved ones who continue to put your health at risk, the slow public health response that stalled vaccines till *after thanksgiving*

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Chantzy @chantzy.bsky.social · 3d

Sending solidarity to my Canadian Covid aware buds navigating another difficult Thanksgiving. The pressure to eat with non-Covid aware family, the loved ones who continue to put your health at risk, the slow public health response that stalled vaccines till *after thanksgiving*

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Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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BJ 🏳️‍⚧️ @bellamyj.blacksky.app · 3d

It is not too late for you to start wearing a mask in public.

It is not too late for you to start advocating clean air.

It is not too late for you to learn how to build your own air filters or to tap in with folks already doing so.

They want you sick. They want your neighbors sick. Tell them no.

Sheryl Gay Stolberg @sherylnyt.bsky.social · 3d

BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 4d

#UWaterloo Health Services is now offering appts for the new #covid19 and flu vaccines. High risk can book Oct 14 and later; general public Oct 27. uwimprint.ca/covid-19-and...

COVID-19 and flu vaccine appointments available at Health Services

Appointments now available to book On Oct. 9, it was announced via the Daily Bulletin that Health Services is now offering appointments for updated COVID-19 and flu vaccines, with high-risk individual...

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Janet French @jantafrench.bsky.social · 4d

“The new research also ‘calls into question the idea that younger individuals and those without risk factors don’t need the vaccine,’ Viswanathan says.”
#AbLeg #AbHealth

Geoffrey P Johnston😎🇨🇦🇺🇦 @geoffypjohnston.bsky.social · 4d

www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-...
“COVID vaccines reduced people’s risk of emergency department visits by 29 percent, their risk of hospitalizations by 39 percent and their risk of death by 64 percent.”

Annual COVID Vaccines Save Lives, New Study Shows

A new study shows that receiving an updated COVID vaccine reduced people’s risk of severe disease and death in all age groups, regardless of immunity from prior infection or vaccination

www.scientificamerican.com

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Haley @haleyjo261.bsky.social · 5d

Are they not tired of this game? It was fixed the same day it was called out. They know, they’re just hoping someone will stop reminding them. I’m tired of this game.

NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 5d

Woke up to pee and for some reason I decided to punt this thing again and look what changed … now if only the actual healthcare system would switch to respirators and deploy HEPA and other IAQ improvements.

Screenshot of NS Health’s AI chat bot. At 10am this morning I asked it a question. Now at 2am I asked it again and got a VERY different answer. HMMM.
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Thursday, 2:14 a.m.
Is Covid airborne?
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Thursday, 2:14 a.m.
COVID-19 spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets or aerosols, which are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, shouts, or talks. These droplets may come into direct contact with another person's mucous membranes (nose, mouth, or eyes or be inhaled. You can find more information about COVID-19 transmission on the Nova Scotia Health website.
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Mask Bloc Waterloo Region @maskblocwr.bsky.social · 7d

We have masks and rapid tests available at the following locations:
- Full Circle Foods: 16 King St. E, Kitchener
- SHORE Centre: 50 Westmount Rd. N, Unit D1, Waterloo

A storefront illustration with a purple and white awning, a brown door with an "open" sign, and a window. Below the awning, white text reads "Mask Bloc Waterloo Region". In the window, there is black text that reads "Current Pickup Locations". Below the storefront, there is more white text that reads: "Full Circle Foods 16 King St. E, Kitchener. SHORE Centre 50 Westmount Rd. N, Unit D1, Waterloo". In a purple star to the right of the location information, white text reads "We also offer free delivery!"

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 8d

Damn. This is amazing. £325 per week, paid monthly, for 3 years - and the result was a profit for the Irish economy:
www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employmen...

Post from Threads user rodneyowl: "Ireland has declared the Basic Income for Artists scheme permanent. This will be officially announced in tomorrow’s budget. Details to follow. Congratulations to all who fought for it and the present and future artists of all sorts in Ireland. That includes me 👌We’re just comin to the end of a 3 year pilot scheme. It’s been a roaring success. For every €1 paid out to the 2000 participants, the government got €1.46 back. Can’t argue with that. Other countries are already taking note."

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 10d

#UWaterloo says staff are expected to RTO 5 days a week starting next year; 2 days a week max for hybrid arrangements. uwimprint.ca/uw-staff-ret...

UW staff returning to office five days a week in 2026

An email attributed to president Vivek Goel sent out Wednesday Oct. 1 announced new work guidelines for all UW staff would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. All staff will be expected to work from campus f...

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 9d

Spoke to @cupe5524.bsky.social last month about the long process for a fair collective agreement with #UWaterloo which started last year and has faced several delays. uwimprint.ca/academic-wor...

Academic workers union launches E-action

Union urges UW to bargain in good faith as talks continue The union representing academic workers at UW (graduate student TAs, RAs, and sessional instructors) launched its e-action campaign on Septemb...

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Stephanie Harkin @saharkin.bsky.social · 13d

My book is out! 💗
Girlhood Games: Gender, Identity and Coming of Age in Videogames is a 6-year-long labour of love for young adult stories, teen heroines in videogames and unnoticed girly game histories.
Thank you @livvy.itch.io for the beautiful cover!

www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi...

Book cover for "Girlhood Game: Gender, Identity, and Coming of Age in Video Games." A youthful feminine bedroom is depicted, centring on a computer desk setup with game accessories.

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Dr. Jen Irwin @drjenirwin.bsky.social · 11d

COVID & other respiratory illnesses linked to new-onset vascular dementia in older adults.

When we know better we (should) do better…

Avoid COVID + ALL respiratory illnesses.

😷 💉 🪟💨

www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

COVID-19 infection associated with increased risk of new-onset vascular dementia in older adults

Prior COVID-19 infection was associated with a 41% increased risk of all-cause dementia.

www.cidrap.umn.edu

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Linda Dalpé @dalpe.bsky.social · 10d

Could you please share this survey with Canadian university students in your life? Thank you.

"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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NB COVID info @nbcovidinfo.bsky.social · 10d

👋 @cancovsoc.bsky.social #cdnpoli

Linda Dalpé @dalpe.bsky.social · 10d

Could you please share this survey with Canadian university students in your life? Thank you.

"This study is being conducted to understand the adherence of public health guidance among university students to inform ongoing policy and practice."

uwo.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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Angela (she/they) @cinnamunthunder.bsky.social · 10d

#UWaterloo says staff are expected to RTO 5 days a week starting next year; 2 days a week max for hybrid arrangements. uwimprint.ca/uw-staff-ret...

UW staff returning to office five days a week in 2026

An email attributed to president Vivek Goel sent out Wednesday Oct. 1 announced new work guidelines for all UW staff would take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. All staff will be expected to work from campus f...

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