translation/analysis thread on German Long Covid video which equates it with MECFS and calls ME “the most serious form of long covid.”

“currently it looks like an autoimmune disease where something has gone wrong with the vasculature, and both the mitochondrial dynamics and glycolytic metabolism are disturbed.

There are at least 500k patients in Germany.”

“Asking @CDCgov, from my bedroom, where I'm moored because of #LongCovid, why the CDC isn't recommending masking -- alongside handwashing, vaxes and testing (which they are recommending). Alt text of response from Dr. Brendan Jackson below. 1/7”

Excellent thread:

Surge too big to dismiss:

“Government health officials announced the return of free tests, vaccines and treatments.”

Interview with @franhaddock_ who has Severe ME and Long COVID on BBC Sheffield (6 mins)

Interview is about being 98% bedbound and the new report on the prevalence of Long COVID and the inequalities it has highlighted. Also mentions #MECFS

August 19, 2024

CBS 4WWL notes that we're in a COVID wave with >1 million daily U.S. infections.

“It’s not just random luck that the Australian Olympic team athletes are protecting their health & Olympic performance with high quality respirators

It’s an evidence based, well planned strategy devised by Dr Carolyn Broderick, medical director of Aus Olympic team”

Every time you catch COVID-19, your risk of other severe issues starts to rise.

Research is starting to show that with reinfection, your chance of serious issues such as diabetes, mental health issues, and chronic fatigue goes up.

Clip from today's BBC Morning Live segment on #LongCovid

Dr @xandvt talks about a new study that found #LongCovid has a greater impact on quality of life than some Cancers.

EVERYONE STOP AND WATCH—This is what it looks like to live with #longCOVID.

“Everything tastes like dog shit” “I can’t swallow” “My hair is falling out” “My food tastes like it comes from a dumpster housing a dead raccoon🦝”