I just read another smarmy think piece about how at-risk people like me should be grateful that some people mask some of the time. That I am being unreasonable to want all people to mask all of the time in public spaces.

People choose to mask for different reasons, they said.

If you’re not masking all of the time, then one of those reasons isn’t to protect others. Being at-risk isn’t something I chose. I can’t decide not to protect myself sometimes if brunch would be more fun.

I have to protect myself ALL of the time. That means if you don’t mask all of the time, then you are not protecting me and others like me all of the time.

But isn’t it better that people mask sometimes? Frankly, no. If I can’t trust you to protect me all of the time, then I just can’t trust you at all. If you’re not masking all of the time, then you’re a ticking time bomb for me.

#Covid #CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #MaskUpN95

I just read another smarmy think piece about how at-risk people like me should be grateful that some people mask some of the time. That I am being unreasonable to want all people to mask all of the time in public spaces.

People choose to mask for different reasons, they said.

If you’re not masking all of the time, then one of those reasons isn’t to protect others. Being at-risk isn’t something I chose. I can’t decide not to protect myself sometimes if brunch would be more fun.

I have to protect myself ALL of the time. That means if you don’t mask all of the time, then you are not protecting me and others like me all of the time.

But isn’t it better that people mask sometimes? Frankly, no. If I can’t trust you to protect me all of the time, then I just can’t trust you at all. If you’re not masking all of the time, then you’re a ticking time bomb for me.

#Covid #CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #MaskUpN95

Razorcake Webcomic #480 by Silas Haglund

❖ #WearAMask #PunksNotDead #CovidIsNotOver #BirdFluBegins #punk #RSV #Flu #COVID19

Just realized:

I was at the ER yesterday, and the people wearing masks were mainly the patients and the lower ranking and/or non-white staff members

Its never been easier to tell at a glance how trustworthy any random human in public is, bc there is no excuse for not wearing one at this point. None of the staff at the ER who treated me poorly wore one, but all of the staff who were kind to me, did. There was very little if any deviation from this pattern. The same attributes that make a medical provider trustworthy also result in them choosing to mask, and vice versa.

The thing about a medical excuse not to wear one is that such a situation doesnt exist. If youre "too sick to wear a mask" youre also infinitely more vulnerable to the infections they would shield you from in the first place. You would be doing things like social distancing or fully avoiding crowded/enclosed spaces bc even minor infections could land you in the hospital. You would be loudly in support of other people masking bc you are the very person those masks protect. There is also no such thing as a medical provider who doesnt need to mask.

If you want other people to know youre a safe person, wear a fkn mask. If you dont, we see you, bc you are wearing your trustworthiness right on your face.

#CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #maskup

Razorcake Webcomic #480 by Silas Haglund

❖ #WearAMask #PunksNotDead #CovidIsNotOver #BirdFluBegins #punk #RSV #Flu #COVID19

I was at #Costco today. Absolutely packed, even though it was late morning on an ordinary Tuesday. I will be happy when they build the second one we're supposed to be getting.

And out of the hundreds and hundreds of customers, and dozens and dozens of staff I saw, I spotted ... zero people wearing masks of any sort. I was the only one.

Lots of people coughing and sneezing and moaning about being sick, with a brutal flu going round, *and* another mystery virus, along with COVID of course.

FFS. It was the same the other day at my doctor's office. No one wearing a mask.

I think humanity - at least the North American varieties - is waving a big "Hey, viruses, we give up" sign.

#mask #virus #COVID #FFS #WearAMask #N95 #illness #sick #flu

Did you know that science has progressed to the point that you can get your blood checked for antibodies against COVID19 and if those antibodies are coming from vaccination or infection? I do this check once a year. And the results are in. Still vaccination only. My regimen of #WearAMask and avoiding risky situations seems to work. Next year I'll order the test again. In Germany it costs around €50-75, depending on the lab. Ask your doctor to get it done. That's how I did it.

Did you know that science has progressed to the point that you can get your blood checked for antibodies against COVID19 and if those antibodies are coming from vaccination or infection? I do this check once a year. And the results are in. Still vaccination only. My regimen of #WearAMask and avoiding risky situations seems to work. Next year I'll order the test again. In Germany it costs around €50-75, depending on the lab. Ask your doctor to get it done. That's how I did it.

Just realized:

I was at the ER yesterday, and the people wearing masks were mainly the patients and the lower ranking and/or non-white staff members

Its never been easier to tell at a glance how trustworthy any random human in public is, bc there is no excuse for not wearing one at this point. None of the staff at the ER who treated me poorly wore one, but all of the staff who were kind to me, did. There was very little if any deviation from this pattern. The same attributes that make a medical provider trustworthy also result in them choosing to mask, and vice versa.

The thing about a medical excuse not to wear one is that such a situation doesnt exist. If youre "too sick to wear a mask" youre also infinitely more vulnerable to the infections they would shield you from in the first place. You would be doing things like social distancing or fully avoiding crowded/enclosed spaces bc even minor infections could land you in the hospital. You would be loudly in support of other people masking bc you are the very person those masks protect. There is also no such thing as a medical provider who doesnt need to mask.

If you want other people to know youre a safe person, wear a fkn mask. If you dont, we see you, bc you are wearing your trustworthiness right on your face.

#CovidIsNotOver #WearAMask #maskup

We need those who claim to be "left" to stop punching down on the disabled, covid cautious and immune compromised.

Masking is resistance.
It's community care.

The ruling class wants you sick and weak so you won't fight back.

Healthcare is being gutted.

There's never been a better time to mask

#covidisairborne #covidisnotover #n95 #wearamask

We need those who claim to be "left" to stop punching down on the disabled, covid cautious and immune compromised.

Masking is resistance.
It's community care.

The ruling class wants you sick and weak so you won't fight back.

Healthcare is being gutted.

There's never been a better time to mask

#covidisairborne #covidisnotover #n95 #wearamask

Have masking or respirator questions?
Want to learn about safe mask decoration options?
Interested in accessories like drinking valves or beard bands?
Just trying to find a model that fits well?

Then join us today, December 13th, at 5:30pm Central for examples, demos, answers, and details:
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#WearAMask #MaskUp #Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne

I have COVID, now what?

You can still stop the spread of the virus

Reduce the likelihood of infecting others in your household by isolating yourself as soon as possible, improving air circulation, and encouraging everyone to wear masks. People who test positive for COVID are contagious for at least 10 days . After this period, another COVID test is recommended.

Avoid leaving home as much as possible. If you have an emergency or something that you cannot postpone, wear an N95/RN95/FPP2 mask.
(A PCR test may be required to obtain disability benefits or due to long-term persistent COVID )

Hydration
Dehydration is linked to developing long COVID so stay hydrated!

Rest
The risk of developing long COVID is higher in people who do not get adequate rest . Avoid exercise or physical activity during infection and in the weeks afterward. Rest and pacing yourself are essential to treating chronic fatigue syndrome, a common symptom of long COVID

Learn about Long COVID.
At least 50% of COVID infections are asymptomatic.
At least 10% of infections end in long COVID.

https://longcovidjustice.org/long-covid-essentials/

Long COVID is a set of health issues after someone has COVID-19. These could be: new health issues, ongoing issues, or worsening of previous symptoms or conditions. Long COVID is a biological disease that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. It can cause significant disability and can be fatal. It is a continuing health crisis.

Learn about Long COVID.
Long COVID is an umbrella term that generally refers to symptoms which persist more than three months after a COVID infection.

It’s critical to note that Long COVID can affect any and all organ systems in the body. It can impact the heart, lungs, digestive system, pancreas, brain, kidneys, liver, and more. It can harm the immune system. For this reason, the damage SARS-COV-2 can leave behind in a body may seem random, strange, or hard to believe.

https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/what-is-long-covid

Learn about Long COVID.
• Fatigue and post-exertional malaise
• What is Myalgic Encephalomyeliitis (ME/CFS)?
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, racing heart after COVID-19? It could be dysautonomia
• “Brain fog,” memory problems, and other neurological issues after COVID-19
• Why you should be careful about activity & exercise after COVID
• Racing heart or chest pain? Heart problems after COVID-19
• New Allergies or Food Intolerance After COVID-19? Mast Cell and Histamine Issues
• What to do when your senses of taste and smell are changed by COVID-19
• Having Trouble Sleeping After COVID-19?
• How Does COVID-19 Affect Reproductive Health?

“Every chain of transmission that is broken COUNTS. Every person who doesn’t get sick, who doesn’t lose THAT WEEK OF WORK, who doesn’t DIE or become DISABLED, from the smallest of inconveniences to the BIGGEST of losses – every single one of these things COUNTS.” - Becca on the Death Panel podcast

What to do if you have COVID by People's CDC
https://peoplescdc.org/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/

What to do when I have COVID by Clean Air Club.
https://t.co/y3dppCwBQc

Masks are community care❤️‍🔥😷 free masks: maskbloc.org

• Remember: covid is not over, 50% of infections are asymptomatic, minimum 10% of infections end up in long COVID, re-infections wreck us, COVID spreads and moves like cigarette smoke, think of the people around you and you as people who are all day smoking, it becomes more visual to understand how COVID moves.
• There is no way to “train” the immune system because it is not a muscle. there is a common misconception that exposure to harmful germs strengthens the immune system. viral diseases like COVID, flu, measles weaken the immune system, leaving the possibility of lasting damage. The reality is that you don't build your immunity with repeated infections, vaccines strengthen the immune system by teaching it to recognize pathogens without all the risks. Focusing on infection prevention is key.
• Rapid antigen tests give many false negatives.
• Solving the pandemic was never in the cards for the capitalist world.
• Instead, the explicit goal of the ruling class has been to make the pandemic simply disappear from public perception. Any reminder of the existence of a highly-transmissible, highly-dangerous, mass-disabling disease could trigger panic, or worse: organized, militant labor action. Averting this crisis required a careful campaign of culture-crafting; the people themselves needed to become convinced that there was no reason to fight. Consent for protracted mass infection needed to be manufactured.

“The cold truth of the matter is that the motive behind COVID minimization is greed and social control. (…) Solving the pandemic was never in the cards for the capitalist world. Instead, the explicit goal of the ruling class has been to make the pandemic simply disappear from public perception.” Let Them Eat Plague! http://clarion.unity-struggle-unity.org/

#MaskUp #WearAMask #CovidRealist #CovidIsAirbone #LongCovid #YallMasking #DisabledLiberation #DisabilityJustice

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Have masking or respirator questions?
Want to learn about safe mask decoration options?
Interested in accessories like drinking valves or beard bands?
Just trying to find a model that fits well?

Then join us today, December 13th, at 5:30pm Central for examples, demos, answers, and details:
https://meet.jit.si/QualityRespiratorsProtectThoroughly
(No need to create an account - just enter a name or username and join.)

#WearAMask #MaskUp #Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne

I have COVID, now what?

You can still stop the spread of the virus

Reduce the likelihood of infecting others in your household by isolating yourself as soon as possible, improving air circulation, and encouraging everyone to wear masks. People who test positive for COVID are contagious for at least 10 days . After this period, another COVID test is recommended.

Avoid leaving home as much as possible. If you have an emergency or something that you cannot postpone, wear an N95/RN95/FPP2 mask.
(A PCR test may be required to obtain disability benefits or due to long-term persistent COVID )

Hydration
Dehydration is linked to developing long COVID so stay hydrated!

Rest
The risk of developing long COVID is higher in people who do not get adequate rest . Avoid exercise or physical activity during infection and in the weeks afterward. Rest and pacing yourself are essential to treating chronic fatigue syndrome, a common symptom of long COVID

Learn about Long COVID.
At least 50% of COVID infections are asymptomatic.
At least 10% of infections end in long COVID.

https://longcovidjustice.org/long-covid-essentials/

Long COVID is a set of health issues after someone has COVID-19. These could be: new health issues, ongoing issues, or worsening of previous symptoms or conditions. Long COVID is a biological disease that affects hundreds of millions of people around the world. It can cause significant disability and can be fatal. It is a continuing health crisis.

Learn about Long COVID.
Long COVID is an umbrella term that generally refers to symptoms which persist more than three months after a COVID infection.

It’s critical to note that Long COVID can affect any and all organ systems in the body. It can impact the heart, lungs, digestive system, pancreas, brain, kidneys, liver, and more. It can harm the immune system. For this reason, the damage SARS-COV-2 can leave behind in a body may seem random, strange, or hard to believe.

https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/what-is-long-covid

Learn about Long COVID.
• Fatigue and post-exertional malaise
• What is Myalgic Encephalomyeliitis (ME/CFS)?
• Dizziness, lightheadedness, racing heart after COVID-19? It could be dysautonomia
• “Brain fog,” memory problems, and other neurological issues after COVID-19
• Why you should be careful about activity & exercise after COVID
• Racing heart or chest pain? Heart problems after COVID-19
• New Allergies or Food Intolerance After COVID-19? Mast Cell and Histamine Issues
• What to do when your senses of taste and smell are changed by COVID-19
• Having Trouble Sleeping After COVID-19?
• How Does COVID-19 Affect Reproductive Health?

“Every chain of transmission that is broken COUNTS. Every person who doesn’t get sick, who doesn’t lose THAT WEEK OF WORK, who doesn’t DIE or become DISABLED, from the smallest of inconveniences to the BIGGEST of losses – every single one of these things COUNTS.” - Becca on the Death Panel podcast

What to do if you have COVID by People's CDC
https://peoplescdc.org/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/

What to do when I have COVID by Clean Air Club.
https://t.co/y3dppCwBQc

Masks are community care❤️‍🔥😷 free masks: maskbloc.org

• Remember: covid is not over, 50% of infections are asymptomatic, minimum 10% of infections end up in long COVID, re-infections wreck us, COVID spreads and moves like cigarette smoke, think of the people around you and you as people who are all day smoking, it becomes more visual to understand how COVID moves.
• There is no way to “train” the immune system because it is not a muscle. there is a common misconception that exposure to harmful germs strengthens the immune system. viral diseases like COVID, flu, measles weaken the immune system, leaving the possibility of lasting damage. The reality is that you don't build your immunity with repeated infections, vaccines strengthen the immune system by teaching it to recognize pathogens without all the risks. Focusing on infection prevention is key.
• Rapid antigen tests give many false negatives.
• Solving the pandemic was never in the cards for the capitalist world.
• Instead, the explicit goal of the ruling class has been to make the pandemic simply disappear from public perception. Any reminder of the existence of a highly-transmissible, highly-dangerous, mass-disabling disease could trigger panic, or worse: organized, militant labor action. Averting this crisis required a careful campaign of culture-crafting; the people themselves needed to become convinced that there was no reason to fight. Consent for protracted mass infection needed to be manufactured.

“The cold truth of the matter is that the motive behind COVID minimization is greed and social control. (…) Solving the pandemic was never in the cards for the capitalist world. Instead, the explicit goal of the ruling class has been to make the pandemic simply disappear from public perception.” Let Them Eat Plague! http://clarion.unity-struggle-unity.org/

#MaskUp #WearAMask #CovidRealist #CovidIsAirbone #LongCovid #YallMasking #DisabledLiberation #DisabilityJustice

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