Young adults with long COVID sometimes have problems getting a diagnosis and convincing healthcare providers that they have long COVID. Ariana Zwern is a young adult who got COVID in 2022 and found that most doctors weren't aware of long COVID.  #longcovidawareness

#OnMyWalk to get our Hepatitis B vaccinations together! Sisters stay healthy together! But no help from her poodles, Harper & Scout! Aaarrrggghhh! #BeKind #ReachOut Sending Love To You All💗🌷💗💉💗🎉💗🥰💗🌷💗💉💗🎉💗🥰💗🎉💗

The Sick Times: 'I developed Long COVID while practicing medicine. The system had no place for me.' Written by Mustafa Talat thesicktimes.org/2026/04/17/i...

Study links long COVID in kids to worse grades, attention span, and social life. School-aged children with long COVID had more than double the risk of decreased academic performance than those without the condition. 📝 Read more: ow.ly/uLlh50YLc1t

Let's give @betsyladyzhets.bsky.social her flowers 💐! She's been nominated as an emerging leader by @inn.org as a luminary in non-profit news. Beyond her incredible reporting/editing on #LongCOVID, Betsy does so much unsung work that makes The Sick Times the force that it is. #INNYs2026

I'm working on a story for @thesicktimes.org about RECOVER clinical trial results that have been shared so far (from the VITAL, NEURO, and AUTONOMIC studies), and am looking for people in the #LongCOVID and IACC communities to share what they think of the findings. DM or email me!

It's #PHANtasticFriday when we highlight clean-air-aware creators and events. This weekend, the Inspire performing arts festival by and for the airborne aware will present a special showing of "Wake Up and Smell the COVID", online and free to the public.

Do you support masking and clean air? Subscribe to our weekly or monthly newsletters for information about what PHAN is working on to promote clean air and preventing transmission of airborne pathogens, plus news and events for the clean-air-aware community. Subscribe at https://phan.global/contact.

“We are not treating [Long COVID] with as much seriousness as we should be treating it. And when that doesn’t happen, then people don’t open up.” New feature by Jamie Ducharme about #LongCOVID's unreported toll across the globe. thesicktimes.org/2026/04/14/l...

Medscape: 'Long COVID May Increase Your Heart Disease Risk' 'Overall, 8999 individuals in the study cohort were diagnosed with long COVID' www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Euro News: 'Long COVID could cost up to €115.3bn per year over the next decade, study shows' Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, its economic impact lingers, with long COVID disrupting the employment of around one in five workers. www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...

“I #MaskUp because I don’t want to become further disabled by another infection.”—Melissa Mazur @phillyphile215.bsky.social, a first wave COVID long hauler who got sick in March 2020 and never got better. Read Interview by @MsJulieSLam.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DXFc5ecEcvD/

Last month I had the galactic honor of a lifetime to share remarks at Alice Wong's Celebration of Life. Today @thesicktimes.org published an extended version—which share how @sfdirewolf.bsky.social wielded Disability Justice to deliver #LongCovid advocacy's best moment (yet). /1

Jasper Brown moved into a tiny home in the woods after getting Long COVID. Their time off-grid inspired them to plan a future for COVID-cautious community in our rapidly changing climate. bit.ly/4ssqJFH

While cold and flu season may have passed, we at The Sick Times know that COVID-19 spreads year-round. Register for our free webinar on April 28. We'll help you find data on pathogens in your area, and interpret those data to inform safety measures for you and your community. luma.com/5mthaudg

We're celebrating National Public Health Week because clean indoor air IS public health! Cleaning our indoor air and masking in public indoor spaces would prevent millions of infections, not just from COVID-19 but colds, influenza, RSV, HMPV, measles, and many others.

A recording for our Zoom discussion last Thursday on COVID, Clean Air, and the Performing Arts is now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAPMhoCYWGI. We hosted a great discussion about COVID-safe events with event organizer Kyle Stevens and performers Ben Hollis and phytocene. #cleanair

It's #PHANtastic Friday where we highlight clean-air-aware community creators. COVID advocate @guinesspig.bsky.social has organized the Inspire Festival, a week of free online performances by and for the airborne-aware, April 15-19. Find out more at https://guinesspig.ghost.io/inspirefestival2026/.

Join us and @airsupportproject.bsky.social tomorrow for a lively discussion about clean-aware-air performers and events, with event organizer @cleanairevents.bsky.social, and performers @ninawildflower.bsky.social and phytocene.  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CKR0uMYaRSqIvzcPmCnRiw

The deadline to submit applications to request funding for projects that will measurably reduce transmission of indoor airborne pathogens is midnight ET tonight. If you have any questions or need a few more days to apply, email us at [email protected]. publichealthactionnetwork.org/phan-2026-re...

Nature: 'Long COVID disability burden in US adults' 'With chronic conditions like Long COVID rising, disability burden merits greater consideration in funding decisions, as does biological sex.' www.nature.com/articles/s43...

“It’s extremely isolating being the only masker at my school of future doctors, but not getting sick or further disabled outweighs the risk that comes with conforming to others.” Clarisa @peamilkstan.bsky.social is studying to be a doctor + teaching 😷-required ballet www.instagram.com/p/DWjOunIEbQc/

In September, RFK Jr. and other top health officials made big promises to address Long COVID. Six months later, the main thing they have done is publishing a website. More from me @thesicktimes.org: thesicktimes.org/2026/03/31/n...

Terrific re-cap of a recent forum about infection-associated chronic conditions like #LongCOVID. "Putrino recommended providers use the NASEM’s definition of Long COVID, which describes Long COVID as any health issue following SARS-CoV-2 infection that persists beyond three months."

Still Here, @thesicktimes.org's podcast, is back!!! Our latest episode is an interview with Nicholas Rodelo, one of the organizers behind LA's recognition of Long COVID Awareness Day. Produced by the great @melaniemarich.bsky.social! thesicktimes.org/2026/03/27/l...

This was a terrific panel. They made clear that the situation for kids with #LongCOVID is extremely difficult: more than 6 million children in the U.S. are living with the disease, very little guidance exists for treating them, and families can feel very isolated.

"Immune Cell Tied to Long COVID Fatigue Found" Scientists used single-cell analysis to study immune cells and inflammation signals in Long COVID patients. They found clear immune differences linked to how severe the initial infection was, helping explain ongoing symptoms. #LongCOVID

March 31st is the last day to submit requests for proposals for projects with measurable results in reducing indoor airborne pathogens. Possible projects include breath-based multi-pathogen detection systems, HVAC compliance verification systems, and indoor air infrastructure deployment.

How are clean-aware-performers working to make events accessible? Join us on April 2nd, to find out! We're co-hosting the discussion along with @airsupportproject.bsky.social with guests Kyle Stevens, Nina Wildflower, and Holocene.  https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/CKR0uMYaRSqIvzcPmCnRiw

Friend of PHAN @keithmuise.bsky.social talks about our request for proposals for projects that will demonstrably reduce transmission of airborne pathogens. If you have such a project that needs funding, tell us about it! Submit proposals at https://phan.global/phan-2026-request-for-proposal/.

Early official COVID-19 death tolls may have been undercounted by 19%. The findings indicate that the US system reported COVID-19 deaths inequitably, which hid the true extent of pandemic mortality and disparities. Read more: ow.ly/5jH850YwvKp

Avian flu hits farms in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Michigan, Indiana, with 15.2 million birds affected by outbreaks in the past 30 days. Read more: ow.ly/QnFe50Ywy34

👩‍💻 Two studies showed impact of Long COVID on Americans 🦠 Small study found SARS-C0V-2 spike protein in the gut tissues 💰 Researcher Dianna Arnoux-Whiteman was awarded a $45,000 grant to survey the effects of Long COVID in the Blackfeet Nation #LongCOVID research updates: bit.ly/4byC0xT

Long Covid Awareness Day Hailed As Major Step Towards Never Mentioning That Thing Ever Again

Why Do Some People Still Wear Masks In 2026 And On A Completely Unrelated Note Why Is Everyone In The Office Sick Right Now Apart From The Guy In The Mask?

As far as I'm aware, Go Play NW is the only active ttrpg convention on the West Coast that still requires indoor masking and a negative COVID test to attend. If having events that care about community health matters to you, please consider supporting however you can. Every bit helps

SARS-CoV-2 hides + replicates in organs. Prioritize high-quality masking. Demand 'Clean Air' standards in schools/workplaces. Avoiding the initial infection is the only 100% effective way to ensure one does not develop #LongCOVID. #MaskTogetherAmerica doi.org/10.3390/v171...

🚨 KENT MENINGITIS 🚨 MenB is deadly, spreads FAST through coughing, sneezing, close contact. ⚠️You can catch it from healthy "carriers" with NO symptoms. Most students aren't vaccinated for this strain. Don’t share vapes/drinks. Early treatment saves lives! Social distance. #MaskUp

Happening today! Come join us to hear from two terrific young adults with Long COVID about how they're navigating their new reality.

Reminder that PHAN is accepting requests for proposals for projects with measurable results in reducing indoor airborne pathogens. Some possible projects include breath-based multi-pathogen detection systems, continuous HVAC compliance verification systems, or indoor air infrastructure deployment.

Via @bhanlon on twitter: "Terrific LC advocacy work by all involved with getting featured on the front page of Sunday’s @latimes ⬇️" Link to his post: x.com/bhanlon15/st... @bhanlon15.bsky.social

"When you're young with Long COVID, it feels like your life has ended barely before it's begun." Marisa Swanson Join us and @airsupportproject.bsky.social on Thursday, March 19th at 12 noon ET for a conversation with Ariana Zwern and Marisa Swanson on being young adults living with Long COVID.

"When you're young with Long COVID, it feels like your life has ended barely before it's begun." Marisa Swanson Join us and @airsupportproject.bsky.social on Thursday, March 19th at 12 noon ET for a conversation with Ariana Zwern and Marisa Swanson on being young adults living with Long COVID.

Reminder that PHAN is accepting requests for proposals for projects with measurable results in reducing indoor airborne pathogens. Some possible projects include breath-based multi-pathogen detection systems, continuous HVAC compliance verification systems, or indoor air infrastructure deployment.

This Long COVID Awareness Day marks six years of COVID, and another marker in a hard road for Long COVID patients. Make a difference for someone in your life with Long COVID by asking them how you can help.  #internationallongcovidawarenessday #longcovidawareness

Long COVID kills. There is no treatment for Long COVID, and the only way to prevent getting Long COVID is to not get COVID in the first place. Wear a mask, filter your air, ventilate your air, and avoid crowded indoor public spaces.  #LongCOVIDAwareness

In PHAN we’re about to go through an expert review to determine, how we, as a small non-profit, can most effectively reduce the spread of airborne disease. If you have creative, high leverage ideas for us to pursue, please submit a proposal for us to evaluate alongside our own ideas.

In case you missed our fantastic discussion last week with Becky Ancira Robertson and Amanda Finley about living with Long COVID, you can watch it on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/NK3-hQNiefc.

Today @thesicktimes.org: Elizabeth Yuko examines why people with Long COVID struggle to get appropriate mental health care. One big issue, she found, is that professional associations haven't offered guidance on the disease. thesicktimes.org/2026/02/24/s...

For a story in @thesicktimes.org, seeking organizers in any left movement work who’ve taken a break or fully stepped away from organizing sometime since 2020 due to Long COVID. They can be anonymous in the piece and may reach out directly at longdefeat.08 on Signal #LongCOVID #NEISvoid