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Mask Bloc Panhandle
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Providing high-quality masks for the Florida Panhandle! Stay safe, wear a mask.

More information: https://linktr.ee/maskblocpanhandle
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Mask Bloc Panhandle @maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social · Mar 3
We're Mask Bloc Panhandle, and we serve the Florida Panhandle region.

If you would like to request a mask, donate masks, or volunteer your time, please visit our Linktree for more information.

linktr.ee/maskblocpanh...

Stay safe!
Three cartoon illustrations of masked people on a salmon-colored background. There are two rows of white text above their heads. The first row of text is in block lettering and reads "Mask Bloc Panhandle". The second row of text reads, "Stay Safe, Wear a Mask!"
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maskblochtx.bsky.social
"A new study in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine suggests significant work productivity losses in people living with long-COVID symptoms for 2 or more years."

"These findings come from individuals who were infected with the Sars-Cov-2 virus 1 to 2 years before the survey.
May 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
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broadwaybabyto.bsky.social
It’s is never too late to start wearing a mask again.

Cuts to public health, social services and escalating fascism mean it’s more important than ever to protect your own health and the health of your community.

It’s a simple, powerful and effective way to resist!
May 7, 2025 at 4:54 AM
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maskblochtx.bsky.social
Reacting to a quick rise in chronic illnesses among Americans in their 20s-40s, two organizations: GoMo Health and Insurance Collaboration to Save Lives (ICSL)— have joined forces to form a new initiative.
The ForwardLiving Partnership is a proactive push to help insurers better support... 1/6
On a dark blue background are several info tiles with percentages from The Forwardliving Partnership. The title of this graphic is "Insurance Agencies Report". The first tile states: "Americans with one chronic condition: 60%". The second tile states: "Americans with multiple chronic conditions: 40%". The last tile is a quote from the article this graphic is summarizing and reads: “More Americans in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are developing serious conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease...” Under the tiles is the organization responsible for this information: The ForwardLiving Partnership. Under the title is a cartoon picture of skills and bones (the original article uses real skull imagery) with another quote below: “People who had COVID-19 may face heightened long-term risks for heart and lung diseases.” The HTX mask bloc logo is in the upper left hand corner: a light blue circle with a simple blue mask and text - Mask Bloc - HTX. The handle @maskbloc.htx is at the bottom of the frame.
May 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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maskblochtx.bsky.social
As COVID-19 continues to affect us, funding for further research on Long COVID is vital to our wellbeing. 24,000 studies and counting show us how much there is to learn about Long COVID. The more we learn about Long COVID and its effects, the closer we get to a safer and healthier present for us all
An image with a green background, its top half covered by a torn piece of golden-yellow paper. In the background of the paper are faded light-blue graphics of falling sheets of paper. Blue text on the paper piece reads, “With at least 24,000 scientific papers, Long COVID is one of the most-studied illnesses in history.” The number “24,000” and the phrase “most-studied illnesses” are bolded and highlighted in light-blue. On the right of the image is a tall stack of light-blue documents with a paper falling down to the right. The graphic outlined in blue. To the left is a rectangular piece of paper with a torn up row of squared holes on the top. Blue text on the paper reads, “Yet, five years on, this devastating, life-threatening disease has no diagnosis, no treatment, no cure-we really need to fix that”. The phrase “we really need to fix that” is golden-yellow and highlighted in indigo. Below is a smaller line of italicized text that reads, “@drjoepajak.bsky.social‬. Bluesky, 8 April 2025”. At the bottom right corner is the Mask Bloc HTX logo: a light-blue circle with blue text that reads, “Mask Bloc – HTX” above a simple image of a mask.
April 22, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
We're Mask Bloc Panhandle, and we serve the Florida Panhandle region.

If you would like to request a mask, donate masks, or volunteer your time, please visit our Linktree for more information.

linktr.ee/maskblocpanh...

Stay safe!
Three cartoon illustrations of masked people on a salmon-colored background. There are two rows of white text above their heads. The first row of text is in block lettering and reads "Mask Bloc Panhandle". The second row of text reads, "Stay Safe, Wear a Mask!"
March 3, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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bilboyaga.bsky.social
If you are not currently a target, find ways to be a shield.

One way is to protect marginalized groups who’re at higher risk re the impacts of illness, disability, and the dismantling of public health and healthcare.

All you have to do is wear an n95 in public.

Get or give mask mutual aid:
Worldwide Mask Bloc Directory – Find your local Mask Bloc
MaskBloc.org lists active Mask Blocs around the world. Free high-quality masks, COVID-19 tests and other equipment for your community. Mutual Aid & We Keep Us Safe.
maskbloc.org
April 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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maskblocmsp.bsky.social
We have a large amount of OSOMS rapid tests that are expiring 5/31/2025 if you need tests please request and spread the word!
yellow background blue gloves hand holding a rapid test. blue letters read "free rapid tests request from the link in our bio" "60% of all COVID transmissions happens pre or asymptomatically."
April 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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nousaerons.bsky.social
Our 10-page guide to airborne diseases is now available in English and French at letsair.org#mediation

Notre guide de 10 pages sur les maladies aéroportées est désormais disponible en anglais et en français sur letsair.org#mediation
April 15, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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maskblochtx.bsky.social
COVID justice also means justice for migrants, refugees, and internally displaced persons.

These groups face disproportionate rates of long COVID, COVID infections, and COVID death rates.

COVID runs rampant in internment/death camps such as prisons, detention centers, jails, and refugee camps.
A square slide titled, "COVID Justice is Migrant and Refugee Justice" in a typeface which looks handwritten in dark purple marker over a light orange paper texture background. The title is shifted toward the top left corner. At the bottom, smaller letters in the same purple typeface read, "Swipe to learn more. @maskbloc.htx" with an arrow pointing right to the right of the text. In the middle is a watercolor drawing of an anatomical heart with flowers and leaves growing out of it. A bright green glow emanates from under the heart and spreads out. On the left side of the heart, there is a watercolor drawing of a butterly which looks like it's flying toward the heart from the bottom left corner. A line art drawing of a respirator is above the butterfly, appearing to fly, too, with its ear loops. On the right side of the heart, there is a watercolor drawing of a hummingbird which appears to be flying in from the top right corner. Below the bird is another "flying" line art respirator. A square slide titled, "COVID Justice is Migrant and Refugee Justice" in a typeface which looks handwritten in dark purple marker over a light orange paper texture background. The title is shifted toward the top left corner. At the bottom, smaller letters in the same purple typeface read, "Swipe to learn more. @maskbloc.htx" with an arrow pointing right to the right of the text. In the middle is a watercolor drawing of an anatomical heart with flowers and leaves growing out of it. A bright green glow emanates from under the heart and spreads out. On the left side of the heart, there is a watercolor drawing of a butterfly which looks like it's flying toward the heart from the bottom left corner. A line art drawing of a respirator is above the butterfly, appearing to fly, too, with its ear loops. On the right side of the heart, there is a watercolor drawing of a hummingbird which appears to be flying in from the top right corner. Below the bird is another "flying" line art respirator. A square slide titled, "Disproportionate Health Impacts" in a typeface which looks handwritten in dark purple marker over a light orange paper texture background. The title is shifted toward the top middle of the slide. The same watercolor butterfly from before, but smaller, frames the title on the left side, and a smaller version of the watercolor hummingbird frames the title on the right side. In the middle of the slide, framed by a transparent, light green rectangle, there is a screenshot of an article titled, "COVID-19 hits migrants, refugees especially hard, review shows." Below, an excerpt from the article reads, "Migrants, refugees, and internally displaced people have an 84% higher COVID-19 infection rate and a 46% higher COVID death rate than the general population, a new systematic review and meta-analysis in EClinicalMedicine reveals. 'Even in the advanced stages of the pandemic, migrants faced higher infection risks and disproportionately suffered from the consequences of COVID-19 disease, including deaths,' the study authors wrote." To the right of the excerpt is an image of three workers working in a large industrial agricultural facility, appearing to harvest leafy plants. Overlapping the article screenshot is a line art graphic of a respirator toward the top right corner. Smaller, dark purple text at the bottom reads, "Source: Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota, “COVID-19 hits migrants, refugees especially hard, review shows.” https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid-19-hits-migrants-refugees-especially-hard-review-shows (2024)" A square slide titled, "Mask Bans, Fascism, and Internment Camps" in a typeface which looks handwritten in dark purple marker over a light orange paper texture background. The title is shifted toward the top middle of the slide. The same watercolor butterfly from before, but smaller, frames the title on the left side, and a smaller version of the watercolor hummingbird frames the title on the right side. Over a transparent, light green rectangle, the main slide text reads, in a simple, dark purple, sans serif text, "While ableist, fascist legislators attempt to enact mask bans across the “united states,” ICE pigs conceal their identities with masks as they kidnap our community members, such as Tufts student and Fulbright scholar Rumeysa Ozturk. ICE pigs then imprison people like Rumeysa in internment camps known for high rates of preventable deaths and squalid “living” conditions. " The words "ableist, fascist legislators," "mask bans," "ICE pigs conceal their identities with masks," "internment camps," and "high rates of preventable deaths and squalid “living” conditions" are bolded and colored red for emphasis. There is a line art graphic of a respirator on the bottom right corner of the light green text rectangle. Below is an image from Rumeysa's kidnapping. She is wearing a light colored coat and brown hijab, facing away from the camera. At least five ICE pigs surround her as one puts handcuffs on her. They are all wearing dark clothing and concealing their faces with masks.
April 10, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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rine-nell.bsky.social
Wear a mask !
April 11, 2025 at 8:07 AM
maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
We're still looking for volunteers and mask donations!
maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social Mask Bloc Panhandle @maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social · Mar 20
If you're looking for a way to help but aren't sure where to start, donating masks is a great step!

We're open for donations, both for masks and volunteers. Virtual volunteers wanted and happily encouraged!
a thank you for wearing a mask sign
Alt: Various colored ear loop masks wiggle in the corners. Center black text reads "Thank you for wearing a mask!"
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April 2, 2025 at 9:17 PM
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maskblochtx.bsky.social
As spring starts to bloom, let’s do our best take care of each other!

Mask Bloc HTX provides free respirators and other covid-precautious supplies to keep you and our community safe. You can make a request for free masks today using the link in our bio or through our linktree.
#houston #texas
An image with an indigo background decorated with an illustration of light-blue clouds at the top. The image text is in an elegant, all caps font. The text reads, “Don’t be an April fool, wear a mask!”. In the center of the image, between the text, is a golden-yellow illustration with a blue shadow of the figure from the fool tarot card. At the bottom left corner is the Mask Bloc HTX logo: a light-blue circle with blue text that reads, “Mask Bloc – HTX” above a simple image of a mask.
April 2, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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maskblocparis.bsky.social
"Wear a mask this spring 🌱"
advocate.nyc.gov Office of the Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams @advocate.nyc.gov · Apr 1
Listen to the public health officials: High-quality masks can help protect you and your loved ones from respiratory-acquired viruses. Mask bans are counter to this common-sense advice.

Governor Hochul, New Yorkers have a right to protect themselves. #NoNYMaskBan

😷 via @nychealthy.bsky.social
Illustration of two emojis on the subway. One is wearing a well-fitting mask, and the other is looking sick and sneezing, with no mask. Text reads: Wear a Mask This Spring. N Y C Health logo.
April 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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bilboyaga.bsky.social
Mask bans are an issue of bodily autonomy, free speech, and disability justice. You have a right to health and to privacy.

You REALLY want to keep both during the rise of fascism.

Want to do community care? Resist? Be an ally?

Get loud about mask bans. Put on an 95. Give/get mask mutual aid:
March 31, 2025 at 12:27 AM
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maskblocparis.bsky.social
Better a freak than a eugenicist 👍

#MaskUp
Marco Pagot, le pilote à tête de cochon du film Porco Rosso, porte un FFP2 rouge et a un pouce en l’air. Un message est écrit dans le ciel derrière lui.
March 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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maskblocmsp.bsky.social
You helped us meet our goal for auras! Now, we need duckbill n95s, kn95s, and clear paneled masks to restock our inventory with popular masks and expand accessibility/what we can provide to the community. Please consider a donation 💙
Blue design featuring a floral border and horizontal progress bar displaying $450 of the $3500 goal at to, "restock the bloc. Donate at linktr.ee/maskblocmsp" mask bloc msp insignia with qr code at bottom center.
March 21, 2025 at 7:21 PM
maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
If any of the super cool mask blocs following us have extra masks to send us, that'd be really swell and neat of y'all

👉🏾🥺👈🏾
March 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
If you're looking for a way to help but aren't sure where to start, donating masks is a great step!

We're open for donations, both for masks and volunteers. Virtual volunteers wanted and happily encouraged!
a thank you for wearing a mask sign
Alt: Various colored ear loop masks wiggle in the corners. Center black text reads "Thank you for wearing a mask!"
media.tenor.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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maskuppgh.bsky.social
Masks protect against all airborne illness, including measles
March 20, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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maskblocyeg.bsky.social
Hello #COVIDcautious folks of #Edmonton! Are you a school, business, community organization, or other group looking to help?
We have 23,000+ surgical masks and 6,000+ N95s to give away, and we need you!

#StillCOVIDing #YEG #Alberta #Canada #covidisntover #covidconscious #maskbloc
a pink triangle on a black background. a white N95 is on the triangle. there is text below that says "mask bloc YEG needs distribution points"
March 21, 2025 at 1:28 AM
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covidsafersf.bsky.social
(Oakland) The good folks at Common Humanity Collective have a Metrix lending kit (testing unit + free tests) available to borrow! (Note: Metrix lending kit is only available for individuals at this time, not events). Free rapid tests also available. Request them via CommonHumanityCollective.org
Common Humanity Collective
CHC is an autonomous mutual aid group in the Bay Area working to nurture the solidarity, confidence, and self-sufficiency of our communities.
CommonHumanityCollective.org
March 21, 2025 at 5:05 AM
maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
If you're looking for a way to help but aren't sure where to start, donating masks is a great step!

We're open for donations, both for masks and volunteers. Virtual volunteers wanted and happily encouraged!
a thank you for wearing a mask sign
Alt: Various colored ear loop masks wiggle in the corners. Center black text reads "Thank you for wearing a mask!"
media.tenor.com
March 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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itsbabs.bsky.social
some masking—in grocery stores, pharmacies, transit, *medical settings*—is better than none; every chain of transmission broken matters.

don’t know where to start?
•BonaFideMasks
•WellBeforeHQ
•Laiahnzhi
•Dräger
•BeHealthy
•BNX
•3M
•CambridgeMaskCo
+buy directly from distributors for best quality
March 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social
We're still looking for mask donations! 💖
maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social Mask Bloc Panhandle @maskblocpanhandle.bsky.social · Mar 3
Hello!

We're Mask Bloc Panhandle, and we serve the Florida Panhandle region.

Mask donations and volunteers are two things we greatly need, so please visit our Linktree to help us out!

linktr.ee/maskblocpanh...

Thank you, stay safe, and wear a mask! 😷
A flyer for Mask Bloc Panhandle. The top text reads "Mask Donations Needed!" In the center of the image is a woman with brown skin and black hair with purple highlights wearing a white mask decorated with purple leaves. She stares directly at the viewer. Surrounding the woman are decorative purple and blue blobs and half circles. The bottom text reads "Stay safe, wear a mask." Followed by a Linktree link: https://linktr.ee/maskblocpanhandle
March 11, 2025 at 10:20 PM