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A CDC watchdog and public health advocacy and health justice group.

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Header: "Vaccines". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Vaccination with the most updated boosters of COVID, Flu and RSV is proven to be both safe and effective at decreasing one’s risk for death and hospitalization from these diseases. It is important that we all keep up to date with the latest version of each vaccination. The CDC’s free vaccine finder tool vaccines.gov is broken, but many pharmacies and local health departments offer these vaccines. When you arrive at your appointment, ask the pharmacist to check to see if your insurance policy will cover the full cost. If you don’t have insurance or if your insurance does not cover the full cost of the updated COVID, Flu and RSV vaccinations, contact your local health department." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org"
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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This week, we will discuss the National Day of Mourning, World AIDS Day, and the return of CDC COVID data post-shutdown.
Header: "Emergency Room Use". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Another sign of the serious impact of COVID is the percent of emergency room visits involving a new COVID diagnosis. According to the CDC, the proportion of Emergency Room visits involving a COVID diagnosis is in the “very low” category with 0.34% as of November 25th. A note on the CDC website says to keep in mind that “current estimates may be impacted by holiday reporting effects and should be interpreted with greater uncertainty." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “People’s CDC” logo in teal. U.S. map color-coded in purple, teal and gray displaying the CDC COVID Model: Current Epidemic Growth Status based on emergency department visits as of November 25, where purple tones indicate “Growing” or “Likely Growing”, teal tones indicate “Declining” or “Likely Declining”, and gray indicates “Not Changing.” States without predictions are white. Text above map: “COVID infections “Growing” or “Likely Growing” in 17 states. “Growing” states are mainly in the center of the map as well as on the East Coast. “Likely Growing” are in the Midwest, Upper-South and East Coast. The “Likely Declining” states are on the West Coast and also include two states further East. Gray “Not Changing" are the Upper-East Coast along the Canadian Border, Coastal South, Southern Midwest, and in Idaho, Montana, Hawaii and Alaska. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "Variants". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "As of November 21, 2025, The CDC’s wastewater variant tracking shows that variant XFG, AKA “Stratus,” still makes up a majority of infections, predicted to account for over 69% of all infections. CDC SARS-CoV-2 variant proportions are published every four weeks on Tuesdays. The variant XFG is decreasing from its peak in dominance earlier this fall where it contributed to 71-74% of all US cases. XFG.14.1 is starting to gain traction and is estimated to make up 10% of all cases by the weeks of 10/26 - 11/22/2025. WHO has noted that current vaccines should offer protection from XFG variants." Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “People’s CDC” logo in teal. A set of stacked bar charts in one month intervals on the horizontal x-axis and percentage of circulating variants on the vertical y-axis. The first label is November 21st, 2024. The last date shown is November 22,2025. The estimated percentage on November 22, 2025 shows XFG in dark blue as 69%, XFG.14.1 shows as gray-blue at 10%, XFZ represented by red as 6%, and XFG.6 is gray at 5%. These are estimations based on a reading of the graph as a static image. Text at the bottom reads “People’s CDC. Source: WastewaterSCAN.” Footer: "The Weather Report 12/2/25, peoplescdc.org"
December 3, 2025 at 3:21 AM
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Header: "Take Action". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Oppose the current nominee for surgeon general! Casey Means, who has a medical degree but did not complete medical residency training, is the current nominee for surgeon general. Her nomination hearing was recently delayed. She is a health influencer through social media and has focused only on natural products and natural immunity to protect against COVID, by promoting health products through her business. We will provide a separate announcement in a few days on specific instructions to oppose her nomination.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org"
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Government funding restored but disease surveillance delayed, COVID wastewater levels rise slightly, and take action to protect vaccines among kids and oppose Casey Means as Surgeon General.
Header: "Variants". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "The CDC’s variant tracking dashboard has not been recently updated. As a result, we will resume the reporting of COVID variants once updated information is provided." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "Other Public Health Threats". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Although the U.S. government shutdown has ended due to the passing of the stopgap funding bill, Republicans got what they wanted by only committing to a vote and not ensuring ongoing funding to support healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act. This funding is needed to prevent the doubling of out-of-pocket premiums for the 24 million Americans who do not get their insurance through an employer or Medicare/Medicaid." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "Long COVID". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Two major studies on potential treatments related to Long COVID and its associated symptoms were recently released. The first study was a randomized clinical trial in JAMA Neurology which focused on treatments such as online cognitive training, a structured cognitive rehabilitation program, and transcranial direct current stimulation. The study reported their ineffectiveness in improving cognitive symptoms and demonstrated the need for therapeutics to address Long COVID symptoms. The second study was also a randomized clinical trial in JAMA Network Open which focused on resistance exercise among individual persistent symptoms after a COVID infection.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org" Header: "Take Action". Along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Body text: "Oppose the current nominee for surgeon general! Casey Means, who has a medical degree but did not complete medical residency training, is the current nominee for surgeon general. Her nomination hearing was recently delayed. She is a health influencer through social media and has focused only on natural products and natural immunity to protect against COVID, by promoting health products through her business. We will provide a separate announcement in a few days on specific instructions to oppose her nomination.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/18/25, peoplescdc.org"
November 19, 2025 at 7:27 AM
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Header: "Other Infectious Diseases" Body text: "A recent review, conducted by the CDC and published in JAMA Network Open, found that H5N1 avian flu likely spreads asymptomatically amongst humans. Since 2020 there have only been 21 reported cases of death in humans, however the virus is spreading in cows in North America, and other variants have been noted to be of risk of causing the next pandemic. Check out the People’s Public Health Briefing for updates on measles, mpox, and more.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox” Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.]
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Public health in jeopardy during govt shutdown, COVID wastewater levels decrease, communities stand up to ICE, and take action with our new flier.
Header: "Variants". Body text: "The CDC’s variant tracking dashboard has not been recently updated. As a result, we will pause on the reporting of COVID variants until updated information is provided." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "Other Public Health Threats" Body text: "As of November 1, 2025, the U.S. government remains shut down due to a negotiation breakdown over the national budget. Cuts to spending on domestic programs including healthcare have led to significantly increased premiums in both the private and public marketplaces. Insurance premiums only make up part of the story, with much of the increase in premiums being driven by expiring tax credits for those accessing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. Health premiums for some Americans will rise as much as 70% for 2026 without an extension of the tax credit structure. For the 24 million Americans who do not get their insurance through an employer or Medicare/Medicaid, out-of-pocket premiums are projected to double on average without a tax credit extension, meaning many will see an even greater increase." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "On Healthcare Access" Body text: "The federal administration's immigration enforcement efforts have led to challenges for those accessing healthcare facilities, with reports from California ranging from agents camping out in lobbies to them waving machine guns in the face of clinicians serving the homeless. States, including California, have looked to limit the ability of federal agents (without valid search warrants or court orders) to enter into areas where patients receive care or discuss health matters. Communities are not sitting by and are organizing efforts to support fellow humans including volunteer patrols, documenting sightings, and rapid response training. In a drive to reduce drug costs, the FDA moves to speed approval of biosimilars by removing the requirement for human trials." Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal. Header: "Long COVID" Body text: "A recently published systematic review and meta-analysis of 144 scientific studies, 17 of which included data on COVID found that COVID infections raise the risk of heart attack and stroke by 3 times in the 14 weeks following the initial infection. Published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the study found that the increased risk was maintained for at least a year after the infection. Importantly, the study found that other viral illnesses, including the flu, also increased the risk of cardiovascular disease. A study published in early October in JAMA Network Open, found that work absences remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels with an increase of 12.9%, on track with COVID spread levels, and represent a new year-round baseline for absence similar to adding a new flu season.” Footer: "The Weather Report 11/4/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Or between public health and climate justice? Our fights are all connected because we are all connected. Help to build a cohesive resistance by printing and distributing these fliers at the next event you attend.

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November 3, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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Header: "Take Action". Body text: "Healthcare settings must be safe from COVID infections. However, healthcare settings may stop reporting COVID exposures and infections because of a proposal by OSHA in the Federal Register to remove mandatory reporting even though the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on occasion require reporting of COVID exposures and infections in healthcare settings! Our focus is on ensuring healthcare-acquired COVID infections are reported and prevented. Comment via the Federal Register in support of reporting COVID exposures and infections in healthcare—deadline: November 1, 2025 at 11:59 pm EST. We will send additional instructions in a few days.” Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] Header: “Get the WR in Your Inbox”. Body text: "Access hyperlinks and read the full report on our website or subscribe to our Substack to receive the weekly report in your inbox: substack.com/peoplescdc Check out PeoplesCDC.org for more action items, petitions, and toolkits. With love, People’s CDC Weather Report" Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.]
October 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Public health in jeopardy during govt shutdown, COVID wastewater levels decrease, mpox name change, and take action to protect COVID reporting in healthcare
Header: "Waste Water Trends". Body text: "According to WastewaterSCAN, wastewater levels have decreased from a recent wave noting an overall downward trend, although recent reporting this week shows a slight uptick across the country." Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] Header: "Variants". Body text: "The CDC’s variant tracking dashboard has not been recently updated. As a result, we will pause on the reporting of COVID variants until updated information is provided." Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] Header: "Other Public Health Threats". Body text: "As of October 1, 2025, the U.S. government remains shut down due to a negotiation breakdown over the national budget. Republicans in the Senate did not want to fund the tax credits for healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act. The potential budget cuts could more than double the cost of out-of-pocket premiums for the 24 million Americans who do not get their insurance through an employer or Medicare/Medicaid. Medicare telehealth coverage is also set to expire soon unless Congress secures funding for it. Contact your elected members of Congress in support of the resumption of government funding that ensures access to universal healthcare." Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" along with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.] Header: "Long COVID". Body text: "A recent retrospective cohort study was published in the Lancet Infectious Diseases regarding children reporting that pediatric patients reinfected with COVID faced significantly higher risks of being diagnosed with Long COVID and other related conditions. Among those reinfected between January 2022 and October 2023, the risk of a Long COVID diagnosis doubled compared to those with a single infection. Even in the absence of an official Long COVID diagnosis, reinfection was associated with a higher risk for related conditions such as POTS, myocarditis, chest pain, fatigue, dizziness, and more. The study demonstrated how Long COVID can manifest differently in the pediatric population, often with more nonspecific symptoms such as mood changes, fatigue, and abdominal pain. Children remain an overlooked..." Footer: "The Weather Report 10/22/25, peoplescdc.org" with the “People’s CDC” logo in teal.]
October 26, 2025 at 12:14 AM
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Community support, especially for BIPOC communities, is and will continue to be essential.

In Solidarity,
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October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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HEPA air purifiers, good ventilation, treatment and isolation if infected.

We also encourage everyone to plug in to your local mutual aid networks as the government continues to invade our cities.
October 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM