The winter COVID wave is worse than expected. 1 in 55 people in the U.S. are currently infectious — and some states are 🔥: WV 1 in 14 IN 1 in 15 MI/OH 1 in 21 MO 1 in 22 CT 1 in 24 KS 1 in 25 MA/IL 1 in 27 (CA 1 in 245) #BlueSky #NewsSky #MedSky #IDSky #NurseSky #SciSky

Joseph Ladapo is an anti-vaxxer, snake oil peddler, and the Surgeon General of Florida. He’s exceeded expectations in the area of the batshittery arts with a recent Twitter post, where he recommends “structured water”. It’s perfectly reasonable to ask yourself, what the fuck is structured water?

My latest publication explores “digital therapeutics” and their potential to address global health challenges. Can these scale exponentially like other digital products, or is their growth more like traditional biopharma treatments? Read via the link below for my take:

“Health officials in South Carolina on Friday reported 99 new cases of measles in three days, a sharp acceleration… The outbreak, which started along the northern border of the state in Spartanburg County in October, has now spread to a total of 310 people, a vast majority of whom are children.”

@timmiller.bsky.social from the Bulwark has the absolute best commentary on the leaked video of Renee Good's murder. A murder committed by a cowardly, scared little man. Mumbling "fuckin bitch" immediately after they shoot her in the head is extra classy. Thugs. www.thebulwark.com/p/breaking-n...

Almost can't believe I felt the need to write this but... Is Trump about to attack Greenland? There has been a clear escalation in rhetoric in recent weeks. christinapagel.substack.com/p/is-trump-g...

SARS-CoV-2 emerged in 2019. We have learned much about it since then, but I assure you there is much left to learn. The normalisation of this virus is both premature and dangerous. A new pathogen is infecting humans and some animals; unpredictable effects are to be expected.

As a recovered alcoholic, I am very aware of the dangers of both denial and normalisation. They are seductive cognitive processes, and they will inevitably be your downfall unless you are very, very mindful of them. This applies to the pandemic, the environment, and politics.

You can’t erase what was witnessed. Everyone saw it with their own eyes and ears.

We've removed the paywall from this guide so everyone can access it. 👇 Stay safe.

How many people have to say it? ICE is out of control, and racist as f*ck. This is ICE culture “They opened the door and asked if I was afraid yet? I said, ‘Absolutely NOT.’ Then they said it, ‘Well, you’re white and it wouldn’t be any fun and told me to get out of the car.’” - Rev Callaghan

“I see patients every day that come to me with cancer and are asymptomatic…” said Adrian Diaz, a surgical oncologist… “In a positive way, we catch it early. It’s potentially treatable, curable. Seeing that number, over a million patients, who will not have that opportunity — I was taken aback.”

Trump is now lashing out at five Republican senators who joined Democrats to advance a bipartisan resolution that would block him from using military force “within or against Venezuela” without prior approval from Congress.

This administration wants silence, but that isn’t happening. The ICE agent’s name and photo are now widely known, and accountability is being demanded. Justice must be served and he must stand trial!!!

AYFKM?

Jacob Frey: "To ICE -- get the fuck out of Minneapolis"

President Trump says the US needs Greenland “right now” and his advisers have not ruled out military intervention to get it. Former Greenland politician Tillie Martinussen says people there are "very angry" about President Trump's rhetoric.

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Each year, more than 13,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the US. Yet cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers today. 🧵 1/3

This is about the UK but the US could consider this. Imagine if you could arrange to go to any pharmacy for your LAI PrEP shot. This is the way. #HIVsky #Medsky #IDsky

What did Plato really know anyway?

We gave crowns to obsequious worms.

What a fucking joke. Vaccines: bad and dangerous! AI and deregulation: amazing and will transform your health! This is the state of our current (broken) FDA. Makary is a bad faith actor who should have been a tech bro instead of a surgeon 🤦🏻‍♂️

Almost 90% of Greenland’s population is Indigenous, in case you’re wondering why the rich white men in the gilded White House think they can just take their land.

So yesterday Trump mused about a 3rd term, said ideally he'd cancel elections because Democrats are evil, and today it emerged that he's appropriated all the proceeds of Venezuela's oil industry can we (ie number 10) *please* stop saying US is our closest ally. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

The South Carolina measles outbreak - one of the nation’s largest in recent months- shows no signs of being brought under control. Newly identified cases potentially exposed others in schools, churches, Best Buy + more www.healthbeat.org/2026/01/06/s... #publichealth #medsky #IDsky

Tillie Martinussen (former Greenland politician) #C4News "In every movie that came out of the US, America was always the hero, now they're the villain" "Greenlanders talk amongst each other, are frightened, angry" "They call Trump a demagogue"

I think younger folk will wrongly put the changes they notice down to ageing not understanding that for all my life I’ve experienced having health and mobility >30 years younger than my age, which my parents didn’t have, nor will next generation after me.

Flashback to 2020— On December 19, Trump tweeted, “Big protest in D.C. on January 6th. Be there, will be wild!” Almost overnight, the cheapest room in his D.C. hotel on that January evening surged from $476 to $1,999. Read more on "How Trump’s D.C. Hotel Cashed In On The Jan. 6 Riot"

Yes I agree, we have toddlers with long COVID now. Many will never know what good health is as they changed the baseline. An enormous tragedy.

I've noticed the same with menopausal women since the onset of the pandemic, widely attributing symptoms that could be long covid to menopause.

The highest rate on record. It staggers me that no-one in public health seems to be acknowledging that immune dysregulation caused by prior SARS-CoV-2 infection is likely a significant factor in this, and the implications of this concept going forward. abcnews.go.com/Health/flu-a...

“Viruses and bacteria that were under control are being set free on our most vulnerable…It won’t work and can’t end well”. Way to go @jimalwine.bsky.social, representing @defendpublichealth.bsky.social.

Going to walk the dog now as I’ve cleared the snow off the car. ❄️❄️❄️🥶🥶🥶 Be back in around 4 hours to see the rest of the #BirdOfTheDay entries. Here’s a Robin standing in the snow asking why I didn’t stock up on meal worms after yesterday’s feeding frenzy. 😂😂 #birds #photography #EastCoastKin

Seems strangely relevant.

Good 2026 start to #WildFlowerHour in #RoeValley 1st January, myself & scout partner (Skip): 13 found. Surprised lots of Bush Vetch & Water Forget-me-not Official #BSBI #NYPH cancelled due to ice #BSBI @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social #NewYearPlantHunt

Good 2026 start to #WildFlowerHour in #RoeValley 1st January, myself & scout partner (Skip): 13 found. Surprised lots of Bush Vetch & Water Forget-me-not Official #BSBI #NYPH cancelled due to ice #BSBI @wildflowerhour.bsky.social @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social #NewYearPlantHunt

A wintry Glenariff Valley, Northern Ireland, taken on a hike earlier today. Scotland can be seen on the horizon.

Well, at least we aren’t pretending it’s about WMDs this time, I guess… 🤷🏻 “President Donald Trump insisted the U.S. government would run the country at least temporarily and would tap Venezuelan’s vast oil reserves to sell ‘large amounts’ to other countries.” apnews.com/live/trump-u...

Unless UK: #Starmer condemns this attack on #Venezuela then we are complicit. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk has rightly condemned. #Trump

Unless UK: #Starmer condemns this attack on #Venezuela then we are complicit. @eddavey.libdems.org.uk has rightly condemned. #Trump

Well, it looks like we’re starting 2026 with the top left corner of this bingo card

Rory Bremner mocks President Trump's attack, "I don't believe in regime change except in Venezuela.. Iran.. Greenland"

In 2026 there will be more mass media articles and commentators ridiculing people taking precautions to avoid SARS-CoV-2 infection while simultaneously hundreds of pieces of research will be published further demonstrating the long-term harms of infection. Ignore the ridicule.

What on Earth ever do they believe they stand to gain, when nothing, nothing at all is all that will remain? #poetry

Searching for wildflowers Roe Valley New Years Day: #Rainbow @bsbibotany.bsky.social @bsbiireland.bsky.social #Stormhour #Photohour @lindahughes.bsky.social @barrabest.bsky.social @stormhour.com @samhanna1791.bsky.social @annlizkelly.bsky.social @weatheraisling.bsky.social

A very Happy New Year to you all. If you're still mitigating against infection from SARS-CoV-2 you have nothing but my respect and admiration. Wishing each and every one of you a wonderful 2026.

Gary Lineker, "FIFA have always said they don't want to get involved in politics. But now they've given President Trump a peace prize"

I want to start the New Year by raising awareness of Clinically Vulnerable Families website. It’s really worth visiting and reading some of the personal stories on there highlighting the ongoing struggles from many families due to vaccine restrictions, antivirals, clean air… 🧵