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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 21
Clean indoor air is a shared goal.

Many of us—across organizations, initiatives, and advocacy groups—are working to make it real.

We may differ on timelines or tactics, but let’s not lose sight of where we want to go.

Which groups do you see pushing in the same direction?
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 2d
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COVID Vaccine Availability in the US - WHN
Authors: Katelyn Miyasaki, Yaneer Bar-Yam, Lani Boschulte Physician Societies and States Move to Counter the Health Harms of Federal Policy Changes The current administration, in particular the Depart...
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The Unpredictable Nature of Long COVID - WHN
Long COVID is a complex disease that often looks incredibly different between individuals. But just how variable can one disease be?  If I had to choose one word to describe long COVID, it would be “u...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 2d
Two new blogposts and a newsletter!

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Long COVID Fatigue: Beyond “Just Tired” - WHN
Long COVID is often associated with chronic fatigue, a persistent sense of exhaustion or lack of energy that can significantly impact normal functioning and quality of life. For this post, we will be ...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 18d
In the new October Issue of the Kids' Zone Magazine, our family enjoyed most the "Would You Rather" questions - what about you? whn.global/kidszone/
Kids' Zone - WHN
Welcome to the World Health Network Kids’ Zone Magazine! Although COVID-19 is a serious topic, living a COVID-Conscious lifestyle can be fun and rewarding. In this magazine we highlight the many ways ...
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · 19d
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, 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: “Oct 8th | 10AM – Noon ET | 4PM – 6PM CET” inside a green and blue gradient box. Main description: “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 Dr. Jim Rosenthal Dr. Joe Vipond Aaron Collins (shown wearing a mask) At the bottom, inside a bordered box: “Join us for insights + live Q&A.”
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · 23d
Join our new Health Department Outreach Campaign to make your local health institutions safer for your community!

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Health Department Outreach Campaign - WHN
Join our Health Department Outreach Campaign!
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Sep 19
The WHN has a new "Voices" category - do you know someone whose articles should be featured there?
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The first three articles are a series on Long COVID, have a look:
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Voices Archives - WHN
Voices is a space for timely, thoughtful contributions from members of the WHN community and beyond. Each piece offers clear, science-grounded perspectives that are both accessible and personal, much ...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Sep 10
Great article, found on the WHN Discord:
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Why We Mask: Solidarity, Creativity & Community Care in a Not-Quite-Post-Pandemic World
At a backyard cookout this spring, Emily Kindschy did something she hadn’t done in several years: she took off her mask in a crowd. “We were standing at a distance, [...]
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Sep 10
New Newsletter out!
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Update on Working from Home - WHN
Authors: Ifrah Ahmad, Katelyn Miyasaki Nearly five years after the pandemic began, office occupancy remains at just 50% of pre-pandemic levels [1], with little change over the past two years [2]. Desp...
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Aug 29
Just released! Issue 14 of WHN’s Kids’ Zone COVID-Conscious Magazine is out now — the Back to School Clean Air Edition. This month’s issue is packed with fun and important content for kids and families, including clean air in schools, short stories, tips for celebrating safely, and much more.
A digital poster with a cream-colored background and a peach header bar featuring small colored dots (pink, red, green, cyan, blue) and the logo “whn.global.” At the top, a pink pill-shaped label reads: “JUST RELEASED.” Below that, bold magenta text announces: “Issue 14 of WHN’s Kids’ Zone COVID-Conscious Magazine” Subheading: “Back to School Clean Air Edition.” Centered is the magazine cover. It is designed with a yellow classroom wall, a green chalkboard with text reading: “HEPA FILTERS, CR BOXES, UPPER-ROOM UV, OPEN WINDOWS, CO₂ MONITORS.” On the chalkboard’s right, a red apple icon is displayed. In front, there’s a teacher’s desk, bookshelves, plants, a clock, and an air purifier. The magazine title is in bold magenta: “Kids’ Zone – COVID-Conscious Magazine.” Edition: September 2025 – Issue 14. At the bottom of the cover, the featured topics are listed in various colors: Clean Air in Schools Red Pandas Short Stories Celebrating Safely CSA Z94.4-25 … and more inside! Right side includes a circle logo of the World Health Network Kids’ Zone with text: “Check us out online at: WHN.global/KidsZone.” Footer words: “Explore | Share | Connect.”
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 27
WHN's new Kid's Zone Magazine Issue is out!
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Kids' Zone - WHN
Welcome to the World Health Network Kids’ Zone Magazine! Although COVID-19 is a serious topic, living a COVID-Conscious lifestyle can be fun and rewarding. In this magazine we highlight the many ways ...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 19
Last day to comment!
thewhn.bsky.social World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Aug 18
Big step for safer hospitals: the new CSA respirator standard would ensure everyone—staff, patients, even visitors—has access to protection. It ties together design, cleaning, and ventilation to cut airborne risks.
(Green background with mask) Text: "Here’s why the new CSA Z94.4 respirator standard matters for safer hospitals." (Green background, bullet points) Text: "Respirators are required for healthcare workers in most spaces—except in 'exempt zones' where extra precautions are present to meet requirements of a risk analysis. The standard connects the Precautionary Principle across CSA Z94.4 (respirators), CSA Z8000 health facility design), CSA Z317.12 (cleaning and disinfecting), and CSA Z317.2 (HVAC) — all working together to minimize airborne risks." (Green background, bullet points) Text: "Hospitals must give access to respirators in multiple sizes and styles—for staff, patients, and even visitors. 'Easy-breathing' options are recommended, along with the option for healthcare workers to use PAPRs (powered air purifying respirators) if they prefer." (Green background, yellow box) Text: "Every single person can help. The CSA is accepting public comments until August 19. You can help make this a reality—by submitting your comment. [Yellow box] See caption for details"
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 15
New Newsletter is out! Please help by commenting on the new guideline draft for respirator use in healthcare in Canada!

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Comment by August 19th on CSA Draft for Respirators in the Workplace - WHN
Authors: Katelyn Miyasaki, Ifrah Ahmad, Claire Alexander Intro to the CSA Draft Recently, the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) put out a draft highlighting an updated standard of respirators in wo...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 13
Affordable Environmental Air Sampling

Initiative to begin in India.

Looking for partners in:
- Lab testing and diagnostic analysis
- Field deployment and logistics
- Community engagement
- Global coordination and scaling

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A Scalable Strategy for Interrupting Tuberculosis Transmission through Environmental Air Sampling - WHN
Sunil Raina1, Matthias Schneider2, Stephane Bilodeau3, Yaneer Bar-Yam4 1 Dr. RP Government Medical College, Tanda (HP), India and World Health Network2 Medical and Biological Physics, TU Dortmund Univ...
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 7
"Clean Air is the 21st Century’s Clean Water"

"Airborne transmission is primary.
Clean air is the medium of protection.
Respiratory protection must be community-wide."

WHN Response to the WHO Strategic and Operational Plan for COVID Threat Management:

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Public Comment on the WHO Strategic and Operational Plan for Coronavirus Disease Threat Management (2025–2030) - WHN
Submitted to: [email protected] Subject: Public comment submission – strategic and operational plan for coronavirus disease threat management We appreciate WHO’s continued leadership in coordinating glo...
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Aug 6
Canada is on the verge of adopting a national standard requiring N95s in healthcare—and your voice can help make it happen.
At the top, a green button reads: “Take Action.” Below it: Canada is on the verge of adopting a national standard for universal respirator use in healthcare. Subtext: For the first time, N95s would be expected for all healthcare workers, patients, and visitors — unless equally protective substitute measures are in place. Final paragraph: To our knowledge, this is the first national standard of its kind — anywhere in the world. In the background is a faint image of a CAN95 respirator. The WHN logo and a row of six colored dots appear at the top. Headline in bold: If this CSA standard is finalized, it sets a critical precedent for other countries to follow. Followed by: It can shape global policy for decades on: • Clean air in healthcare • Pandemic preparedness • Protection of the most vulnerable Final sentence: This is about making healthcare safer — for everyone. Background includes a faded image of an N95-style respirator. The WHN logo and six colorful dots are at the top. Bold headline: Every single person can help. Subtext: The CSA is accepting public comments until August 19. You can help make this a reality — by submitting your comment. A dark green button reads: “See caption for details.” Faint background shows a close-up of a CAN95 mask. Top shows the WHN logo and colored dots.
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Aug 3
This guideline has been updated recently:
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All About Masks: Information, Guidance and Resources - WHN
Advice on which mask is best for COVID, which brands make legitimate masks, and advice on how to test if your mask is working.
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World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Jul 30
Enjoy the new August Edition of the Kids' Zone Magazine featuring Teamwork and Togetherness! Learn about teamwork on the trail, implementing new laws, COVID in the brain, going back to school, and more!

Download here: whn.global/kidszone/

#COVID #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #COVIDConscious
Promotional poster for Issue 13 of WHN’s Kids’ Zone COVID-Conscious Magazine, titled the "Teamwork & Togetherness Edition", released August 2025. The top features the WHN.global logo and colorful dots, with a gold badge reading “JUST RELEASED.” Below, large purple text announces the issue title and theme. In the center, there is an illustrated magazine cover showing a caregiver and child working together at a desk, both looking at a laptop. A clock is on the wall behind them. Magazine cover text includes: “AUGUST 2025” (top left) and “ISSUE 13” (top right) “WORLD HEALTH NETWORK – KIDS’ ZONE – COVID-CONSCIOUS MAGAZINE” “TEAMWORK & TOGETHERNESS EDITION” Highlights: BACK TO SCHOOL BEING AN UPSTANDER SHORT STORIES FASCINATING NATURE IMPLEMENTING NEW LAWS … AND MORE INSIDE! “CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT: WHN.global/KidsZone” Logos: Kids’ Zone and World Health Network Bottom slogan: “EXPLORE • SHARE • CONNECT” A stack of books with an apple and pencil holder is pictured at the bottom left of the magazine cover.
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jul 6
A great initiative in Cologne, Germany: a local group is running a special indoor CO₂ event for people who care about clean air and preventing infections. They’ll measure air quality in shops—no device needed, just a good mask and curiosity. Small reward included!

Know of similar efforts elsewhere?
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Das Juli-Treffen ist ab jetzt offen zur Anmeldung und diesmal ist es ein kleines special Event!
Infos findet ihr am Flyer und auf Anfrage - wir freuen uns auf euch! :)
Seite 1 des Flyers mit einer Einkaufsstraße mit Geschäften und dem Kölner Dom, der eine kleine Maske trägt, als Hintergrund sowie mit dem Logo von Covid Safe Cologne (CSC). Die Überschrift "Indoor CO2 Messevent" ist wie ein Leuchtreklame-Schild am linken Rand vertikal gestaltet. Daneben ist ein mit Schmucksteinchen beklebtes aranet4 abgebildet. Der Text lautet: Im Juli in Köln, Details auf Anfrage. Teilnahme auch ohne Messgerät möglich! Seite 2 des Flyers mit dem gleichen Hintergrund und einem Smartphone, aranet4 und dem App-Icon der IndoorCO2Map-App abgebildet. Der Text lautet: Kölner Indoor-CO2-Messevent für Covid-bewusst lebende Menschen und alle, die FFP2-Masken tragen, um Infektionen zu vermeiden. Wir messen zusammen die Luftqualität in Läden. Psst: es gibt eine kleine Belohnung für alle! Um Details zu erfahren, schreib uns eine Nachricht auf Bluesky/Instagram an @covidsafecologne oder auf Twitter/X an @csafecologne.
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jul 1
The July edition is out!
thewhn.bsky.social World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Jun 30
Welcome to WHN’s Kids’ Zone July Creativity and Innovation Edition featuring how kids can turn their ideas into magic, the science of air purifiers, COVID-Conscious volunteering and more!

Free to download at: whn.global/kidszone

#CleanAir #airpurifier #publichealth #covid19 #covid
A promotional graphic for the release of a children's magazine by WHN (World Health Network), titled: "JUST RELEASED Issue 12 of WHN’s Kids’ Zone COVID-Conscious Magazine Creativity and Innovation Edition" At the top, the WHN logo appears with a dark blue background and a row of colorful dots in the top left corner. Below the title, there is a red magazine cover with a green border. The cover features a colorful painting of a light bulb at the center, flanked by two air purifier illustrations. The text on the magazine cover reads: JULY 2025 — ISSUE 12 WORLD HEALTH NETWORK KIDS' ZONE COVID-CONSCIOUS MAGAZINE (in bold blue and yellow text) Subheading: CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION EDITION Articles listed on the cover include: CREATING NEW WORLDS: HOW KIDS CAN TURN THEIR IDEAS INTO MAGIC THE SCIENCE OF AIR PURIFIERS COVID-CAUTIOUS VOLUNTEERING COVID-CONSCIOUS OR COVID-REALIST? STITCHING THE SITUATION A BILL’S JOURNEY …AND MORE INSIDE! Lower section includes links and logos: “CHECK US OUT ONLINE AT: WHN.global/KidsZone” Logos for “Kids’ Zone” and “World Health Network” Slogan: EXPLORE · SHARE · CONNECT
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 30
Very beautiful to see when a single person covers a whole area with entries for their community on covidmeetups.com. Even if places only offer curbside pickup, checking that box is helpful information.

Thanks to everyone contributing to the business directory!🥰
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 27
We tried to reproduce the error, on Firefox and other browsers with ad blockers, but it shows for us. Hm..maybe it's the specific ad blocker you have? Sorry for the inconvenience!
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 27
All items in the WHN ticker are clickable!

Special thanks to the amazing @ancirabecky.bsky.social for helping curate the news!
thewhn.bsky.social World Health Network @thewhn.bsky.social · Jun 27
Timely, accurate information saves lives.

The World Health Network’s Public Health Alerts page provides up-to-date information on emerging health threats, outbreaks, and global risks.

Access the latest alerts: whn.global/public-healt....

#PublicHealth #PublicHealthMatters #HealthAlert
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 27
Not after a few seconds, either?
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Friends of WHN @friendsofwhn.bsky.social · Jun 25
Thank you!