Don’t Look Up 75
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Concerned person struggling to understand the disconnect between science and behavior/policy/practice. Opinions are my own.
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LitCovid
LitCovid is a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about the 2019 novel Coronavirus.
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Posting this resource again. If anyone knows of a scientific study that supports society’s behavior toward Covid, please share. Everything I’ve seen points to necessary caution. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/research/cor...
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"The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases ... This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society."
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
The Current and Future Burden of Long COVID in the United States - PubMed
The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases and will continue to grow each year as COVID-19 cases increase. This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
December 9, 2025 at 10:44 PM
"The current health and economic burden of long COVID may already exceed that of a number of other chronic diseases ... This could be a significant drain on businesses, third-party payers, the healthcare system, and society."
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
#LongCovid
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39842946/
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So 70% divided by 3 is recovery to baseline after ...23 years? Have I done that maths correctly 😱
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
So 70% divided by 3 is recovery to baseline after ...23 years? Have I done that maths correctly 😱
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SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long-lasting immune compromise. "The sustained subnormal lymphocytes—particularly in cardiovascular disease cohorts—[in study] highlight a key immunologic feature of LongCOVID and underscore the need for personalized care"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Growing evidence suggests that lymphocyte subsets are declined in COVID-19 patients, but it is unclear if these alterations persist after widespread e…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 9, 2025 at 10:40 PM
SARS-CoV-2 infection can lead to long-lasting immune compromise. "The sustained subnormal lymphocytes—particularly in cardiovascular disease cohorts—[in study] highlight a key immunologic feature of LongCOVID and underscore the need for personalized care"
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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“The rapid infection rate of the latest flu strain has sparked fears it could trigger one of the worst outbreaks in recent memory, if not ever.
And the big increase, which is tenfold that of 2023, leaves hospitals at an increased risk of being swamped.”
Tenfold that of 2023. 😳
And the big increase, which is tenfold that of 2023, leaves hospitals at an increased risk of being swamped.”
Tenfold that of 2023. 😳
Critical NHS incidents declared as 'superflu' triggers Covid-esque 'lockdowns'
HOSPITALS up and down the country have declared ‘critical incidents’ as a wave of mutant ‘super flu’ tears through the UK. Schools have been forced to bring back Covid-style…
www.thesun.co.uk
December 9, 2025 at 7:58 PM
“The rapid infection rate of the latest flu strain has sparked fears it could trigger one of the worst outbreaks in recent memory, if not ever.
And the big increase, which is tenfold that of 2023, leaves hospitals at an increased risk of being swamped.”
Tenfold that of 2023. 😳
And the big increase, which is tenfold that of 2023, leaves hospitals at an increased risk of being swamped.”
Tenfold that of 2023. 😳
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This is an important development
🚨 The Minister for Children and Families, Josh MacAlister MP, has formally acknowledged that Covid is airborne in a new letter dated 30 Oct 2025.
👉 Read the full letter: shh-uk.org/minister-...
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Schools #Health #UKPolitics #loncovid #longcovidrecovery
👉 Read the full letter: shh-uk.org/minister-...
#SafeAir4All #CleanAir #Schools #Health #UKPolitics #loncovid #longcovidrecovery
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
This is an important development
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One in four UK HCW's have LC 🤬
Not a readily replaceable resource!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Not a readily replaceable resource!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Sage Journals: Discover world-class research
Subscription and open access journals from Sage, the world's leading independent academic publisher.
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December 9, 2025 at 10:22 AM
One in four UK HCW's have LC 🤬
Not a readily replaceable resource!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Not a readily replaceable resource!
journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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The Oxford coverscan study was carried out early on. Why did no one in government not sit up and think what about repeat reinfections? I find it truly staggering level of accepting poor outcomes. Worth watching.
We need something like the Oxford coverscan study. After this study why weren’t questioned raised urgently about cumulative risks from multiple covid reinfections? www.youtube.com/watch?v=u26C...
Study shows half of Covid-19 patients have organ damage
YouTube video by TRT World
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December 9, 2025 at 8:46 AM
The Oxford coverscan study was carried out early on. Why did no one in government not sit up and think what about repeat reinfections? I find it truly staggering level of accepting poor outcomes. Worth watching.
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Surgical masks leave gaps through which virus-laden aerosol leaks inwards and outwards unfiltered.
December 8, 2025 at 10:06 AM
Surgical masks leave gaps through which virus-laden aerosol leaks inwards and outwards unfiltered.
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For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise.
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
Source: archive.md/9AqXz
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
Source: archive.md/9AqXz
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 AM
For the First Time This Century, Child Mortality Is Likely to Rise.
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
Source: archive.md/9AqXz
"For the first time in 25 years, child mortality rates for preventable diseases are projected to increase, after having declined for 25 years."
Source: archive.md/9AqXz
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Reports also indicate an increased risk of new-onset and post-COVID diabetes.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
COVID‐19 in Diabetic Patients: Mechanisms, Risks, and Therapeutic Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a profound global impact. Diabetes mellitus is a major comorbidity associated with higher infection risk, severe disease, and mortality in COVID-1....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Reports also indicate an increased risk of new-onset and post-COVID diabetes.
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
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Diabetes: SARS-CoV-2 aggravates metabolic dysfunction through immune dysregulation, cytokine-mediated inflammation, and β-cell injury.
Hyperglycemia promotes viral replication & inflammatory damage, creating a vicious cycle that worsens outcomes.
Hyperglycemia promotes viral replication & inflammatory damage, creating a vicious cycle that worsens outcomes.
COVID‐19 in Diabetic Patients: Mechanisms, Risks, and Therapeutic Considerations
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, has had a profound global impact. Diabetes mellitus is a major comorbidity associated with higher infection risk, severe disease, and mortality in COVID-1....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Diabetes: SARS-CoV-2 aggravates metabolic dysfunction through immune dysregulation, cytokine-mediated inflammation, and β-cell injury.
Hyperglycemia promotes viral replication & inflammatory damage, creating a vicious cycle that worsens outcomes.
Hyperglycemia promotes viral replication & inflammatory damage, creating a vicious cycle that worsens outcomes.
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Stay safe wear an ffp2/3 respirator
Open windows
Clean the Air
COVID can cause long lasting immune damage amongst other risks. Heart damage is also becoming more common from COVID. See post below. This risk is also cumulative and the health messaging is badly needed.
Open windows
Clean the Air
COVID can cause long lasting immune damage amongst other risks. Heart damage is also becoming more common from COVID. See post below. This risk is also cumulative and the health messaging is badly needed.
December 9, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Stay safe wear an ffp2/3 respirator
Open windows
Clean the Air
COVID can cause long lasting immune damage amongst other risks. Heart damage is also becoming more common from COVID. See post below. This risk is also cumulative and the health messaging is badly needed.
Open windows
Clean the Air
COVID can cause long lasting immune damage amongst other risks. Heart damage is also becoming more common from COVID. See post below. This risk is also cumulative and the health messaging is badly needed.
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Covid and Reflux are common bed fellows. There are multiple mechanisms, but vagal injury and dysautonomia are its expertise
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Esophageal motility disorders after COVID-19 infection - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Esophageal motility disorders after COVID-19 infection
doi.org
December 7, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Covid and Reflux are common bed fellows. There are multiple mechanisms, but vagal injury and dysautonomia are its expertise
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
doi.org/10.1038/s415...
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Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection www.ijidonline.com/article/S120...
Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection
As of September 15, 2024, the COVID-19 pandemic had resulted in more than 776 million
confirmed cases and seven million deaths worldwide [1]. While most patients recovered
from the acute phase of COVI...
www.ijidonline.com
December 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Persistent Attenuation of Lymphocyte Subsets After Mass SARS-CoV-2 Infection www.ijidonline.com/article/S120...
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COVID-19 may accelerate vascular ageing, especially in women and people with Long Covid.
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
December 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
COVID-19 may accelerate vascular ageing, especially in women and people with Long Covid.
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
This growing concern needs more awareness.
Details here: shh-uk.org/?p=35296&...
#LongCovid #longcovidawareness #WomenHealth #PublicHealth
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“Jiang and colleagues conclude, carefully but clearly, that their findings ‘redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise’ and highlight lymphocyte dysregulation as a key immunological feature of Long Covid, particularly in people with cardiovascular disease.”
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
johnsnowproject.org
December 8, 2025 at 9:27 AM
“Jiang and colleagues conclude, carefully but clearly, that their findings ‘redefine SARS-CoV-2 infection as a condition of long-lasting immune compromise’ and highlight lymphocyte dysregulation as a key immunological feature of Long Covid, particularly in people with cardiovascular disease.”
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We've been through the Fuck Around of Covid. The coming years are gonna be the Find Out.
If you are getting sick more often than you used to, an impaired immune system from previous Covid infections could be the culprit.
If you are getting sick more often than you used to, an impaired immune system from previous Covid infections could be the culprit.
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
johnsnowproject.org/primers/sars...
johnsnowproject.org/primers/sars...
SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System
A landmark new study shows COVID-19 isn’t ‘just a cold’: One infection left people with long-lasting immune damage, and those with heart disease lost up to 70% of key immune cells. Reinfections may wo...
johnsnowproject.org
December 7, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We've been through the Fuck Around of Covid. The coming years are gonna be the Find Out.
If you are getting sick more often than you used to, an impaired immune system from previous Covid infections could be the culprit.
If you are getting sick more often than you used to, an impaired immune system from previous Covid infections could be the culprit.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:02 PM
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This study measured the Abnormality Rate, the percentage of people whose immune cell counts dropped below the “healthy” range, of clinical lymphopenia in a sample population.
Before COVID: Only 4.2% had abnormally low CD8+ T cells.
After COVID: That rose to 10.6% with just one infection.
Before COVID: Only 4.2% had abnormally low CD8+ T cells.
After COVID: That rose to 10.6% with just one infection.
December 7, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This study measured the Abnormality Rate, the percentage of people whose immune cell counts dropped below the “healthy” range, of clinical lymphopenia in a sample population.
Before COVID: Only 4.2% had abnormally low CD8+ T cells.
After COVID: That rose to 10.6% with just one infection.
Before COVID: Only 4.2% had abnormally low CD8+ T cells.
After COVID: That rose to 10.6% with just one infection.
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Australian Influenza update:
It became clear during November that a unusual second wave of influenza is underway in Australia, driven by the new "clade K" (H3N2 clade 2a.3a.1, subclade K).
Tasmania, New South Wales and South Australia are currently the hardest-hit.
#Influenza #Australia
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It became clear during November that a unusual second wave of influenza is underway in Australia, driven by the new "clade K" (H3N2 clade 2a.3a.1, subclade K).
Tasmania, New South Wales and South Australia are currently the hardest-hit.
#Influenza #Australia
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December 7, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Australian Influenza update:
It became clear during November that a unusual second wave of influenza is underway in Australia, driven by the new "clade K" (H3N2 clade 2a.3a.1, subclade K).
Tasmania, New South Wales and South Australia are currently the hardest-hit.
#Influenza #Australia
🧵
It became clear during November that a unusual second wave of influenza is underway in Australia, driven by the new "clade K" (H3N2 clade 2a.3a.1, subclade K).
Tasmania, New South Wales and South Australia are currently the hardest-hit.
#Influenza #Australia
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Seems fine, mild even?
December 6, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Seems fine, mild even?
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The flu is H3N2 it's not something brand new, but it also comes with an increased risk of death.
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-n...
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-n...
China hit by mystery virus outbreak as hospitals overwhelmed as children warned
Hospitals in China have been overwhelmed by an H3N2 influenza outbreak with patients waiting in corridors as antiviral drug purchases surge by 500%
www.dailystar.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 8:58 PM
The flu is H3N2 it's not something brand new, but it also comes with an increased risk of death.
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-n...
www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-n...
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Great energy at this week’s Long Covid APPG meeting, in Parliament, for @longcovidsupport.bsky.social constructive discussion, powerful lived experience, and real commitment to driving change. Grateful to everyone pushing for better care, research, and recognition. #LongCovid #APPG
December 4, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Great energy at this week’s Long Covid APPG meeting, in Parliament, for @longcovidsupport.bsky.social constructive discussion, powerful lived experience, and real commitment to driving change. Grateful to everyone pushing for better care, research, and recognition. #LongCovid #APPG
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WHO launched a new long-term plan to manage COVID-19 and future coronavirus threats.
“Coronaviruses remain one of the most consequential infectious disease threats today,” said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove.
Focus: Surveillance, Clean air, Vaccines, Rapid detection, Protecting high-risk groups.
“Coronaviruses remain one of the most consequential infectious disease threats today,” said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove.
Focus: Surveillance, Clean air, Vaccines, Rapid detection, Protecting high-risk groups.
WHO launches new, unified plan for countries to manage coronaviruses: COVID-19 and beyond
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released a new strategic plan for the management of coronavirus disease threats, including COVID-19, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV), and potential ...
www.who.int
December 4, 2025 at 2:01 AM
WHO launched a new long-term plan to manage COVID-19 and future coronavirus threats.
“Coronaviruses remain one of the most consequential infectious disease threats today,” said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove.
Focus: Surveillance, Clean air, Vaccines, Rapid detection, Protecting high-risk groups.
“Coronaviruses remain one of the most consequential infectious disease threats today,” said Dr Maria Van Kerkhove.
Focus: Surveillance, Clean air, Vaccines, Rapid detection, Protecting high-risk groups.