I think it is really important we speak out against this bill as it could be copy-catted in other states, and its just messed up, so I started an email campaign: TIME-SENSITIVE!: Join the email campaign to stop HB 237 from passing in NC House of Representatives! If passed, this bill will make it illegal to wear a mask in public even for medical reasons, more info at https://the-maskers-comic.yolasite.com/stophb237 We need to send these emails out ASAP!
"Every time you wear a mask or plug in an air purifier, you're doing counter memory. You're reminding people that masks and air purifiers don't symbolize danger or loss of freedom. They symbolize health and protection. They kept us safe. They keep us safe now."
Update on Mask Ban in NC: Since this bill passed in the Senate, we now have to stop it from passing in the House: TIME-SENSITIVE!: Join the email campaign to stop HB 237 from passing in NC House of Representatives! If passed, this bill will make it illegal to wear a mask in public even for medical reasons, info here: https://the-maskers-comic.yolasite.com/stophb237
Still can't get over the fact that lawmakers in NC decided that wearing a mask was a crime.
The worst thing is that they are having a hard time justifying it, and no one who is not crazy is like oh what a great idea.
If I do not talk about where I live it is because this place has nothing great for it, and the rare people that are somehow decent here do not come from here.
Yes, I am outraged that despite having allergies that require me to wear a mask I do not have the freedom to look after myself.
North Carolina bans medical masks (seriously), US/UK/NZ surging, covid 60% deadlier than influenza, weird new variant symptoms, US: no fall vax for uninsured, covid ripping through New Zealand schools, rAW MiLk eNTHusIaSTs, masking on the Fallout set, and more.
@violetblue 's Pandemic Roundups document a relentless virus, it's potentially debilitating and dangerous effects, and the equally relentless official denials that it's even a problem:
-US: North Carolina votes to ban masks “for public health reasons”
-Covid 60% more deadly than influenza
-New FLiRT symptoms include palm rash, muscle pain, fibrosing lung
-US: no fall vaccines for uninsured
#FunFact
The same N-95, KN-95, and equivalent respirators that protect you from airborne contagious disease also provide protection from wildfire smoke. #MaskUp#AirQuality#CovidIsNotOver
It would criminalize mask-wearing in public even for medical reasons ... It's just unacceptable.. there's a change petition https://chng.it/6kf5XTsv6t and people we need to email tonight/before 9am Wed morning (5-15), this endangers us / violates rights! George.Cleveland@ncleg.gov; chris.humphrey@ncleg.gov; bill.ward@ncleg.gov; harry.warren@ncleg.gov; David.Willis@ncleg.gov
I copied this obituary this morning from the LA Times, just a reminder to everyone that #covid is NOT over. #COVID19#maskup I am not related to this lady, but on this mother’s day please protect those you love. #covidisnotover#covidisairborne#science
Le Capital et la controversialisation des maladies | Elle Carnitine
"La controversialisation de l'encéphalomyélite myalgique permet de justifier non seulement notre abandon, mais aussi l'ancrage de l'économie politique de la santé sur des principes d'austérité, en d'autres termes, l'abandon de toutes les personnes handicapées."
Long Covid can impact "everyone, regardless of age or the severity of one’s original symptoms.³ The largest group of people living with Long COVID is younger than one might think. According to the CDC, U.S. adults ages 35-49 had the highest rates of Long COVID symptoms . . . Plus, a recent study showed that by one’s third COVID-19 infection, patients have a 40% chance of developing long term symptoms"
New: Cases surging globally (again), KP.2 FLiRT variant dominant in US “defies vaccines,” FDA postpones vaccine meeting, Moderna warns LC risk rises w/each infection, tests rated from best to worst, WHO knew it was airborne, hospital acquired infection = nearly 1 death/day in AU, and more.
Each Pandemic Roundup from @violetblue is a trove of info:
-New KP.2 FLiRT variant dominant in US, “defies vaccines”
-Colorado court ruling: Covid is an “occupational disease”
-Washington state launches free test kiosks
-WHO offices were upgraded [in 2020] against airborne viruses same month it stated covid isn’t airborne
Fencing, the pandemic sport: everyone wears masks & gloves; come within 6 feet and get stabbed.
#IDMastodon it’s taken me nearly 4 yrs to recover from #LongCovid . I’m 1 of a fraction LC population to recover & #MaskUp 😷 always be for I leave the house. Is #longCOVID forever? A new study has clues.
Research hints that those with symptoms may see an improvement after two years—but not everyone…
Updated estimates of Long Covid in England and Scotland show that it remains a serious issue
"Of those who currently have Long Covid (>12 weeks), over 50% have had it for over 2 years, and over 80% for over a year. However, almost a fifth have developed it over the last year."
"rates of self reported Long Covid in those of working age who are not employed & not looking for work are almost three times as high as any other category."
#IDMastadon#publichealth There is the reason to #maskup😷 and Why we should keep 😷 on in the enclose environment ? In the new study show ambient CO2 affects how long #SARSCoV2 remains infectious in air & even subtle increases in CO2 affects both how long #COVIDisAirborne and transmission risk @ukhadds .
#BirdFlu Is Infecting More #Mammals. What Does That Mean for Us? #H5N1, #avianflu#virus, killed tens of thousands of #marinemammals, and infiltrated American #livestock for first time.
H5N1, one of the many viruses that cause bird flu, had already killed at least 24,000 South American sea lions along the coasts in less than a year. Now comes for elephant seals.
Scientists are working quickly to assess how it is evolving and risk it poses to humans #Maskup