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Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner
Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner

“Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner…’Olympic dreams shattered’, ‘Covid causing havoc’, ‘Everyone’s dropping like flies’: just some of the headlines from the Paris ‘post-Covid Olympics’. But when it comes to fighting Covid, there’s nothing.”

Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner
·m.independent.ie·
Tess Finch-Lees: It hasn’t gone away you know, Paris Olympics proved ignoring Covid is not a winner
Al Haddrell is awesome. ❤️👇
Al Haddrell is awesome. ❤️👇

Al Haddrell is awesome. ❤️👇 Watch this brilliant explainer of how higher CO2 levels aren't just an indicator that there is more exhaled air in a room, but a boost to viral airborne longevity.

·x.com·
Al Haddrell is awesome. ❤️👇
South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.
South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.

August 19, 2024: “South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.”

·x.com·
South Korean news used to do updates on COVID numbers on all their news channels early on. During surges they still do 20 minute segments on COVID. This one is from yesterday. People still want this information. Wish we had this here in the US.
One of my best friends that I've known for 8 years developed long COVID after his third COVID infection in late 2023. Like me, he continues to work a full time tech job, but struggles outside of work. I think one of the more underappreciated aspects of it is the loneliness. "I…
One of my best friends that I've known for 8 years developed long COVID after his third COVID infection in late 2023. Like me, he continues to work a full time tech job, but struggles outside of work. I think one of the more underappreciated aspects of it is the loneliness. "I…
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One of my best friends that I've known for 8 years developed long COVID after his third COVID infection in late 2023. Like me, he continues to work a full time tech job, but struggles outside of work. I think one of the more underappreciated aspects of it is the loneliness. "I…
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research

“The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they recover from the initial COVID infection.

Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and “brain fog”, but more than 200 different symptoms have been linked to long COVID. The condition affects daily functioning and can be debilitating.

Our research, published today, estimated the economic burden of long COVID in Australia. We calculated long COVID cost the Australian economy almost A$10 billion in 2022 alone.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 10–20% of people suffer from long COVID after they recover from the initial COVID infection. Common symptoms include fatigue, shortness of breath and “brain fog”, but more than 200 different symptoms have been linked to long COVID. The condition affects daily functioning and can be debilitating. Our research, published today, estimated the economic burden of long COVID in Australia. We calculated long COVID cost the Australian economy almost A$10 billion in 2022 alone.
·theconversation.com·
Long COVID cost the Australian economy almost $10 billion in 2022 – new research
COVID positivity rate hits 21% as students return to school
COVID positivity rate hits 21% as students return to school

August 13, 2024

"San Diego County's COVID-19 positivity rate has soared to nearly 21%, marking the second highest rate recorded since the pandemic began."

COVID HAS NEVER BEEN OVER.

·kpbs.org·
COVID positivity rate hits 21% as students return to school
Η στρατηγική επικοινωνίας του Μαξίμου έχει όνομα: “Αυθαίρετη Άρνηση του Προφανούς”
Η στρατηγική επικοινωνίας του Μαξίμου έχει όνομα: “Αυθαίρετη Άρνηση του Προφανούς”

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ARBITRARY DENIAL of the OBVIOUS !

A great article in Greek that explains the denial surrounding the pandemic:

“We believe that understanding the strategy of "arbitrary denial of the obvious" is critical for a person as a unit and a society as a whole to develop the necessary defense against misinformation and propaganda.

Recognizing and addressing this strategy and its tactics ensures greater transparency and above all an informed society that does not function as a disorderly herd, but as an organized whole with a common vision and humanity.”

We believe that understanding the strategy of "arbitrary denial of the obvious" is critical for a person as a unit and a society as a whole to develop the necessary defense against misinformation and propaganda.   Recognizing and addressing this strategy and its tactics ensures greater transparency and above all an informed society that does not function as a disorderly herd, but as an organized whole with a common vision and humanity.
·neostrategy-gr.translate.goog·
Η στρατηγική επικοινωνίας του Μαξίμου έχει όνομα: “Αυθαίρετη Άρνηση του Προφανούς”
Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients
Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients
Several U.S. senators have called on the Social Security Administration to take steps to make it easier for people with long COVID to access disability benefits, actions that disability rights advocates and patients say are desperately needed.
·insurancenewsnet.com·
Senators urge better access to disability payments for Long COVID patients
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“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”

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Did Covid precautions and treatments help Team Australia win big at the Olympics?
Did Covid precautions and treatments help Team Australia win big at the Olympics?

“What's less reported is the precautions the team took to keep themselves safe.

Inferring from media reports, these were:

  • wearing masks (KN95s) during air travel to the games
  • wearing them in the Olympic village
  • Frequent testing for Flu, Covid and other viruses
  • Rapid use of antivirals (likely Paxlovid), which some athletes said helped them win medals after 1-2 days.

Some questions for all of you:

  • How long until each country realizes the competitive advantage offered by not getting sick?
  • Easily accessible antivirals kept Team Australia performing at their best, why can't you access them to stay healthy too?”
·x.com·
Did Covid precautions and treatments help Team Australia win big at the Olympics?
Predictive Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Imperata cylindrica against SARS‐CoV‐2
Predictive Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Imperata cylindrica against SARS‐CoV‐2

Imperata cylindrica or compounds show promise against COVID-19.

Tabanone, in particular, could inhibit a key viral protein and is considered safe, offering hope for new treatments.

Commonly known as “speargrass,” “cogongrass,” “alang-alang” or “kunai grass,” Imperata cylindrica is a member of the Poaceae family.

“The existing therapeutic alternatives have presented various setbacks such as low potency, poor pharmacokinetic profiles, and drug resistance. The need for alternative therapeutic options cannot be overemphasized. Plants and their phytochemicals present interesting characteristics that make them suitable candidates for the development of antiviral therapeutic agents. This study aimed to investigate the antiviral potential of Imperata cylindrica (I. cylindrica). Specifically, the objective of this study was to identify I. cylindrica phytochemicals that display inhibitory effects against SARS-CoV-2 main protease (Mpro)”

·onlinelibrary.wiley.com·
Predictive Assessment of the Antiviral Properties of Imperata cylindrica against SARS‐CoV‐2
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
“As a conclusion, we would like to point that although at first sight these viruses do not resemble each other, the molecular mechanisms used are common: the increased of pro-inflammatory cytokine synthesis, the modifications in intestinal microbiota, the NETs formation.”
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Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2

Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2

In the last 50 years we have experienced two big pandemics, the HIV pandemic and the pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2.

The two viruses share a mechanism known as NETosis.

·ncbi.nlm.nih.gov·
Similarities and differences between HIV and SARS-CoV-2
COVID-19 vaccinations to resume amid surge in cases
COVID-19 vaccinations to resume amid surge in cases

August, 2024: South Korea: COVID-19 vaccinations to resume amid surge in cases

"Just 4 months after fully shifting to endemic approach, gov’t scrambles to contain virus."

The Korea Times

·m.koreatimes.co.kr·
COVID-19 vaccinations to resume amid surge in cases
Air Purifiers for Cars: Everything You Need to Know - Kelley Blue Book
Air Purifiers for Cars: Everything You Need to Know - Kelley Blue Book
“Some automakers are taking steps to improve the air inside their vehicles. Honda Motors Europe introduced a premium air filter to prevent various germs, virus particles, and allergens from entering the cabin.”
Some automakers are taking steps to improve the air inside their vehicles. Honda Motors Europe introduced a premium air filter to prevent various germs, virus particles, and allergens from entering the cabin.
·kbb.com·
Air Purifiers for Cars: Everything You Need to Know - Kelley Blue Book
We are sitting on a powder keg. 400 million in the world already have long covid (so far) just as the had predicted 100s of millions would need caregivers due to COVID. Each infection increases risk so by 3, 4, or 5 many will have major health issues, heart attacks, /1
We are sitting on a powder keg. 400 million in the world already have long covid (so far) just as the had predicted 100s of millions would need caregivers due to COVID. Each infection increases risk so by 3, 4, or 5 many will have major health issues, heart attacks, /1
·x.com·
We are sitting on a powder keg. 400 million in the world already have long covid (so far) just as the had predicted 100s of millions would need caregivers due to COVID. Each infection increases risk so by 3, 4, or 5 many will have major health issues, heart attacks, /1