I still don't trust gyms enough to use them, even when #COVID19 is low. Here's why: I ran an experiment in my home office using my CO2 monitor. I did my daily high-intensity exercise in the sealed room at 7:30. Then I let it air out and worked quietly in the same sealed room starting at 8:30. It took:
Less than 20 minutes of exercise for CO2 to rise from 600 to 1200.
Almost 2 hours of working at my desk to rise from 670 to 1270.
CO2 levels tell us how much air is rebreathed and is a proxy for infection risks in spaces shared with others. If one person working out in a 250-square-foot room can cause CO2 to go from safe to poor in just 20 minutes, what can a roomful of exercising people do to risks in a gym? Perhaps some have upgraded air filtration and ventilation, but without CO2 monitoring, I just wouldn't trust it. (2/2)
Next week, Taylor Swift's Eras Tour arrives in Madrid for two huge concerts. Many Swifties who attended her packed Paris shows have reported contracting COVID. https://archive.ph/sMxMi
"Because emerging variants can already evade existing vaccines and treatments and #LongCOVID can be disabling and lacks definitive treatment, multifaceted, sustainable approaches to the #COVID19 pandemic are essential to protect people, the economy, and future generations."
We are losing SOME tools to track @Covid19's rise and fall, but we still have good data. Biobot is diminishing its COVID data and the CDC is no longer requiring hospitalization data. But:
@eladnarra That's true, but since biobot has been getting thinner, the comparisons to earlier periods are less relevant. Besides, comparing where we are to two years ago is less important than where we are to last month and where we'll be next month.
STUDY finds that those with #COVID19 have a 73% higher risk of a new diagnosis of major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. “All major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events considered showed a significantly higher risk in COVID-19 individuals.” Risks were highest in the first year but “remained significantly higher than in the COVID-19-free patients throughout the 3 years.”
Greg Abbott just pardoned a man who posed he was going to kill Black Lives Matter protesters and claim self-defense, then killed a BLM protester and claimed self-defense but was sentenced to 25 years in prison.
North Carolina Republicans are advancing a bill to ban masks in public, even for those with legitimate health reasons and concerns to wear them.
I understand the frustration with Biden over Gaza. But you have two choices in November. If you care about Palestinians and Gaza & cannot vote FOR Biden, then vote AGAINST the party that wants to ...
@severedaffect A vote for someone who cannot win is a vote for Trump.
A vote isn't a "message." A vote is your opportunity to change the world. Anything other than a vote for Biden when you KNOW a third-party candidate is not viable is merely a vote to help Trump win.
What's inhumane is ignoring that Trump and the GOP want to do MUCH worse to Palestinians (not to mention the worse things they'll do the people of color, immigrants, the LGBTQ community and others.)
@severedaffect If you care about Palestine, people of color, and equity, then you'll vote for Biden (even if you only do it to vote against Trump.) There is no positive outcome to a Trump win for marginalized communities. You can choose between disappointing or disastrous. That's up to you.
Respond carefully if you care to see my posts. I block people who want to suggest it doesn't matter if Trump or Biden wins when it couldn't be more clear that it very much does.
@MaierAmsden That is much how I feel. I hope for better for Biden. But for as much I wish Biden did better for Palestinians, I will NOT throw all Muslims, people of color, journalists, Democrats, LGBTQ, and women under the bus just because I'm unhappy with Biden's efforts for Gaza,
I'm astounded at how common Long COVID is, how little we talk about it, and how many ignore what it means. Discussions I've had in the past two weeks because I probed #COVID19 topics:
Guy tells me his wife has Long COVID for a year. A week later, he posts photos from a crowded, indoor concert.
Friend tells me he's had mild Long COVID for 2 years. Also says he's "moved on" and doesn't consider COVID risks any longer.
This is not going to end well. Here's what I foresee in the future: (1/3)
@samohTmaS I disagree. I speak to a COVID-cautious community that has fewer infections. When I say it is preventable, I mean it on a personal level, not population level. We CAN reduce our risks if we care too.
@samohTmaS Don't make me block you. I am tired of getting shit from people about my COVID posts--particularly people who are also COVID cautious. Stop telling people their actions don't matter because you think their ability to limit risks is in the past tense. I'm tired of BS like that. Think carefully if you find my posts useful before you reply.
@AutisticMumTo3 I agree. And I'm upset that the Biden administration isn't doing more. But I am constantly reminded about how much worse it can be for the uninsured and poor if we allow Trump and the GOP to win. I'd rather have disappointing and better in office than uncaring and disastrous.
@samohTmaS Okay, then I'll block you. Hey, look at that, I still have all my sight, all my data, and all my logic without listening to people like you.
I think you are damaging people's health with talk like that. People who WERE cautious are drifting away every day--plenty of polls say that. People like you make it worse.
You don't need my posts, and I certainly don't need your replies. best of luck.
My new four-minute post on #COVID19. The current situation, what's happening this spring, the risks ahead, and the considerable risks of repeated infections everyone is ignoring.
In the absence of knowing the answer to that question, you have a choice: Ignore the potential risks or act with caution because we don't know.
Given that we know repeated infections DO raise risks, there is every reason to think someone with two infections is better off without three or four.
I don't expect completely to avoid a reinfection forever. I am trying to have 50 to 75% fewer infections than most others, and I'll hope that's good enough. Because, what's the choice?