I'm hearing people who have been regular blood donors in #Canada are no longer going in because the centres don't require masking. And donors don't feel safe. I'd like to hear more about this. Anyone else experiencing this?
I'm sizing things up for a possible story. #blood#CBS#mask#platelets
It's interesting politicians appealing to drivers for votes.
Driving is part of the individualistic culture we live in, where individual, selfish needs are asserted above the collective needs.
I'm not anti-car, but too many drive when they don't need to.
The problem with public transport is that it's full of horrible people - but those people people are horrible also because of individualistic attitudes: not being considerate, polite, etc.
@lydiaconwell Given that the UK governments have not (yet) seen fit to allow many of us to keep our Covid vaccinations up-to-date, it is prudent for us to continue using cars for all journeys as public transport (or any crowded enclosed space) is best avoided.
Being on a bus/train/plane for hours where virtually nobody is masked seems utterly bonkers.
“Be aware that on August 9, 2023, O&M Halyard initiated a voluntary recall of FLUIDSHIELD Surgical N95 #Respirator Mask, Orange (Small), Level 3, Model 46827, Lot Number AM2164811 because this lot failed particulate filtration testing and should not be used. This recall is a product removal of the affected lot in distribution.”
Coworker: What's with the mask?
Me: Wastewater metrics.
C: Huh? Wastewater?
M: At this point, it's the best metric for data-driven decision-making. Virus counts in the wastewater aren't confounded by test participation rates.
C: Oh.
M: We're currently at levels like the first few peaks in 2020 and 2021.
C: Are you kidding me? I better get one of those.
Quick trip to Safeway. Ugh. Sat night. I pass a woman with an N95 mask. She says "It's just you and me". I said looks like it. And it was literally true. 😔
Down a different aisle we pass again & she says "I gotta ask you..."
Another photo I'd forgotten about; downloaded today, from my backup data.
I met this local #teacher - wearing a #mask😷 on Halloween day, last year. I randomly stopped him on the sidewalk & asked if I could please take a photo of him, in his #Halloween suit with his dog. He was friendly, consented for a photo & we had a nice, brief friendly conversation & I commended him on his mask wearing & complimented his suit. He said he dresses up to make the kids happy 🎃👻
The CDC has officially recommended the RSV vaccine. If you are getting the feeling that we are in a more serious situation with #Covid than we have been led to believe...you are correct. The powers that be globally have pandered to the anti-maskers and anti-vaxers for over a year and can no longer ignore the reality.
Be responsible. Get #Vaccinated and #Boosted. Wear your #Mask everywhere. Be forthright in letting people know if you have been exposed and / or tested positive. Be an adult.
Know anyone who is still masking or working to avoid covid to some degree? Maybe they feel more isolated or limited socially, and having more social options that match their precautions would help.
There's a free "Covid Conscious" friends and dating match system beginning. Open to all walks of life.
It's launching in Oregon, while also offering to help anyone who wants to start their own local group anywhere else.
A community building niche for people who struggle to find others will do a lot of people some good, please spread the word.
I believe in a Higher Power. I believe in the Act of Creation. It's why #ClimateChange and #GlobalWarming worry me so much in the first place. It's why I wear a #mask. It's why I got #vaccinated. If this were all random, I wouldn't bother, especially when I know how nasty some people can be.
Anyhoo, to each their own. Everyone is allowed to believe or not believe whatever they want. Just don't make ignorant claims. Go back to Twitter/X for that. Thank you.
@novid Not sure where to publish my results; here is as a good as any. #mask#maskbrace New hashtag!: #singersmask
I’ve been working on a reliable singer’s mask for performance. Lutema sells an ASTM 3 jet black surgical mask; greatly preferred as there is only a single layer of melt-blown to attenuate the sound. As with any surgical mask, the challenge is to seal the perimeter for respirator-like protection. My innovations follow.1/
🧵 Right now is a very busy time at my job. I'm mostly remote, but due to the upcoming events we have, I had to be in person for 4 days this week.
Two of those days were due to a multi local member event on Saturday this past week. I was leading recruitment for my local - so I had to be at a run thru meeting on Friday and the event on Saturday.
I showed up to the run-through meeting and quickly realized I was the only person who was wearing a #Mask.