secularhumorist, 1 day ago to queer

#Introduction

hi! I look forward to meeting you and hearing what you're doing and thinking about.

Me: cis, bi, geriatric-Zoomer girl in the SE US. I'll boost +post what I find humorous, beautiful, interesting, or inspiring. Different sides of me. We are all complex human beings after all. :)

I like sarcasm and humor (as long as it's directed at ppl who deserve it).
also like music, art, poetry, hiking, and maybe cooking. 🧡

#FreePalestine #LGBTQIA #TransRights #Vegan #CovidIsAirborne

JoePajak, 2 days ago to random

🇳🇿'New Zealand is experiencing its highest peak in COVID-19 cases since Dec 2022, professor Michael Baker says. The data came from wastewater testing, but hospital admissions were also up'. @nzherald @radionz
#COVID19 #COVIDisNotOver #COVIDisAIRBORNE
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/covid-19-nz-experiencing-highest-peak-in-18-months-says-epidemiologist-michael-baker/4YOZREFBDVC6VFBTMCAZUW3KXE/

catrionagold, 3 days ago to coronavirus

Just learned of another (young, fit & healthy) colleague's death by heart attack.

There have been so many sudden deaths these past few years.

Covid is not over, and no-one is truly immune. 💔

https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/coronavirus-and-your-health/what-does-coronavirus-do-to-your-body

#UKHE #PublicHealth #Solidarity #Liberation #Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsntOver #CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #CovidIsAirborne #MaskUp #Pandemic #Coronavirus #Disability #Ventilation #HEPA #Vaccine #CovidVaccine #Vaccination #HeartDisease #HeartAttack #SuddenDeath #Safety #Health

boredzo, 3 days ago to random

The mask I wear, #FloMask, is having a storewide sale through the end of the month: https://www.flomask.com/

It's to celebrate the founder's birthday, so the coupon code is “KEVSTURNING45”.

I'm happy with my Flo Mask—it's the most comfortable well-fitting mask for me as a glasses-wearer. Good protection with minimal fog. (I recommend getting the optional foam condensation insert, which also helps reduce fogging.)

#COVID19 #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne

ahimsa_pdx, 4 days ago to random

I had to go to urgent care earlier today (nothing serious, needed antibiotics for infection).

I'm please to report that the nurse, the doctor, and all the patients I saw (about 8-9?) were wearing masks of some kind. I was pleasantly surprised! 😷😁

#COVID #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #WearAMask #MaskUp

DenisCOVIDinfoguy, 4 days ago to auscovid19

South Australia: "Patients who went to hospital for one thing, then died of COVID will never be known according to SA Health as records were never kept" By Brad Crouch

@SAHealth @PictonChris @PMalinauskasMP #COVIDisNotOver #COVIDIsAirborne @auscovid19

Source: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/patients-who-went-to-hospital-for-one-thing-then-died-of-covid-will-never-be-known-according-to-sa-health-as-records-were-never-kept/news-story/e41dea2a57ded66c0ac3ee895e6594d1

However, SA Health says it is unable to say how many of these people caught Covid while in hospital, only that they were identified as having the disease after they were admitted. This is despite the vigorous focus on testing at the height of the pandemic. SA Health released only limited data detailing patients identified as having Covid while in hospital for other conditions who subsequently died. This was from the Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN) which includes the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital. The CALHN records show in 2022 five patients who were identified as having Covid while in hospital for other conditions subsequently died, and two died in 2023. A statement from SA Health says hospitals undertake robust prevention and control measures to limit the spread of hospital-acquired infections to protect patients, visitors and staff. “Inpatients testing positive to Covid-19 does not mean that it was acquired from the hospital,” it says. “Patients may have unknowingly had Covid-19 before coming to hospital. Similarly, we freely allow visitors at our hospitals, some of whom may not know they are infectious. In response to queries from The Advertiser on how many patients caught Covid while in hospital and how many of these patients subsequently died of the disease, for the years from 2020-23, SA Health said there was no requirement to notify about patients identified while in hospital as having Covid.
“Regardless of whether you test Covid-19 positive or not, if you are sick, stay home and don’t go to work or crowded places until you are completely well to reduce the risk of spreading your infection to others.” The data shows the number of patients identified as having Covid while in hospital dropped in 2023 compared to 2022, including from 86 cases to 38 cases at CALHN which officials say may be due to the RAH having 100 per cent single rooms, reducing the risk of cross infection. SA Health’s tally of seven deaths over two years of CALHN patients identified as having Covid after being admitted is in stark contrast with Queensland Health data showing one patient dying every day after contracting Covid while being treated in hospital for other medical conditions. Its records show in this period, an average of 14 patients in Queensland hospitals contracted Covid daily, with one fatality recorded each day. The data was obtained by Queensland doctors using that state’s Right to Information law.

seawall, 5 days ago to random

Gotta say, folks, I'm not liking the surge in COVID reported by wastewater numbers.

Especially with my husband flying up to Wellington on a business trip to Catalyst for the first time in ages. 😬

We have masks and Flo Travel spray and probiotic lozenges, but we don't have robust public health measures or clean air infrastructure, not even in hospitals.

No sir, I don't like it.

#CovidIsNotOver #COVIDIsAirborne #CleanTheAir

GwynHannay, 6 days ago to auscovid19

"The results were striking: compared to staff wearing surgical masks and not screening patients on admission, the combination of wearing N95 masks and testing patients using RATs was the cheapest, saving an estimated $78.4 million and preventing 1,543 deaths statewide per year. Staff wearing N95s and screening patients with PCR tests was the most effective option, saving $62.6 million and preventing 1,684 deaths per year."

@auscovid19
#CovidIsntOver #COVIDisAirborne

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-06/hundreds-died-catching-covid-victoria-hospitals-testing-masking/103784896

luckytran, 7 days ago to random

A new gold standard review of 100 studies finds:

• masks are effective in reducing transmission of respiratory diseases

• N95 respirators are significantly more effective than medical or cloth masks

• mask mandates are effective in reducing community transmission

https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/cmr.00124-23