At the HHS LC Roundtable, Dr. Putrino @putrinolab.bsky.social emphasized that “there’s no silver bullet” for #LongCOVID. Physicians need to understand the uniqueness of each patient. "Your patient is your biomarker. Listen to your patient." #MaskTogetherAmerica www.instagram.com/p/DO7CIucEbau/

At HHS “Long COVlD Roundtable” on Sep 18, Dr. Bruce Patterson explained that “there can be viral persistence in the absence of replication” for both #LongCOVID and Chronic Lyme Disease.  www.instagram.com/p/DO4YLZikX3k/ People are getting Long COVID from COVID-19 everyday‼️ #MaskTogetherAmerica

“I wear a mask to keep myself, my friends, family, community, and anyone I share air with safe. Wearing a mask is crucial to community care and disability justice.” - Behind the KN95 is Liv role-modeling to support #MaskTogetherAmerica pandemic documentary project by @msjulieslam.bsky.social

Please have a watch. Quick summary of what people with #longcovid need. @writagal.bsky.social @lonewolfmasker.bsky.social @funkypuffin56.bsky.social @captcaffiend.bsky.social

At HHS Long COVID Roundtable, Dr. Al-Aly @zalaly.bsky.social called #LongCOVID a serious national crisis, emphasized that the number of people getting Long COVID is still on a rise, and most importantly, LC scientists need access to RECOVER initiative's data. Watch: www.facebook.com/reel/1298671...

At HHS Long COVID Roundtable, Devin Russell, co-founder of Long COVID Foundation, described Long COVID as a unique kind of “HELL”, urges the gov't to fund research for biomarkers, tests, antiviral treatments, long-overdue public health awareness and prevention. www.facebook.com/reel/1479743...

“We wanted to get our COVID & Flu shots before the conclusion of the Sep 19 CDC ACIP meeting, where the new panel has a high chance of further restricting vaccine access. We encourage everyone to do the same!” —Karina #MaskTogetherAmerica coordinator 😷 Read interview: instagram.com/p/DOtFyjckQJs/

I love aqua therapy for treating #LongCOVID joint pain. So glad that my mask allows someone like me who’s immune deficient to participate. @togetherwemask.bsky.social

Date night at Mine Oyster in #BoothbayHarbor, where we come for good food and music weekly. #MaskUp

Thank you, Julie! DM me for the discord, on here or through Instagram (@covid.cautious or Facebook (Covid Cautious Teens and Young Adults). #hardcoreholdout #stillcoviding #wearamask #yallmasking #evermasking

"Given that no prevention measure is perfect, it's important to get vaccinated every few months and mask when around non-household-members.”—Behind the WellBefore N99 is Washington Heights Inwood Mask Bloc founder @oldnewsisgoodnews.bsky.social, vaccinated for COVID & flu. #MaskTogetherAmerica

“I believe that everyone is at high risk. COVID is not safe for anybody.” —Behind the PAPR is Bela, a college student who founded a virtual group for COVID Cautious Teens and Young Adults who meet up on Discord. Read interview: www.instagram.com/p/DOoKNIHEYP... www.facebook.com/masktogether...

What my peers think is the "summer flu” is the summer COVID wave. I wear this shirt to school to avoid being asked questions like “Why do you wear a mask”, “Are you sick?”, and my favorite: “Do you know something I don’t?” — Michelle Beakley @cometyhour.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica Advocate.

“On a personal level masking represents freedom for me.”—Cassie, RN on an Assertive Community Treatment team where she provides medications and healthcare services to individuals living with severe and persistent mental illness. Interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social www.instagram.com/p/DOg_k0MEe6_/

Despite a mask ban, North Carolina @durhamhealthnc.bsky.social recommends masking with N95s against spreading airborne viruses. See their posts: bit.ly/NC_Durham_C1... bsky.app/profile/durh... #MaskTogetherAmerica #CovidIsNotOver 👉 www.instagram.com/p/DOev1ngEc-...

Behind the masks are retired RN Rita Lewis @shewasyar.bsky.social and her daughter Ofurhe, attending a wedding held at Trump National Golf Club in North Carolina despite the state mask ban. Read interview by @msjulieslam.bsky.social ⚠️😷 www.instagram.com/share/_7bQMw... #MaskTogetherAmerica

At the International Symposium on Long COVID Research in Korea, Dr. @zalaly.bsky.social shared his concerns that Long COVID, which plagues 400 million worldwide, is causing an estimated $1 trillion global economic loss annually— equivalent to ~1 % of global GDP. www.koreabiomed.com/news/article... 🧵

For me, masking is more than personal safety. It’s a collective act of protection, a refusal to abandon the most basic standards of care when so many others already have."—Savannah Sparks, PharmD, IBCLC @rx0rcist.bsky.social, interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social www.facebook.com/masktogether...

In a discussion on COVID Defense Strategies, Dr. Michael_Hoerger @michael-hoerger.bsky.social laid out the daunting challenges and the merciless school system for high-risk students, including those with #LongCOVID. FB: www.facebook.com/share/v/1ZLS... YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_R...

Sista creatives rising: Amaranthia & Claire, disabled mother & daughter, invite you to join their virtual art & film event, “Art & Mind: COVID, Climate & Our Future” and participate in their paid masked fashion competition. Sep 25 6:30 -9:30PM ET. Don’t miss it. www.instagram.com/p/DOV5QsZEQhW/

“Avoid reinfection to protect my functionality & health is just as important as to protect everyone’s health. I make sure that I’m contributing to safe spaces for all through the simple act of masking.” —Music maker Lauren Alegre, disabled by #LongCOVID, co-authored a COVID Zine. coamb.com/masks

🚨Hawaii joined state alliance to coordinate science based public health guidelines www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2025/09/05/h...

🚨Governor Matt Meyer announced Delaware is joining other Northeast states in a regional public health coalition. news.delaware.gov/2025/09/05/d...

In response to rising in COVID cases and hospitalizations across the U.S., CA Public Health urges people to #MaskUp. Rong-Gong Lin II @latimes.com reports. (bit.ly/4pbzKm0) Annotation: www.instagram.com/share/BAdYgy... www.facebook.com/share/p/1FHJ...

“COVID & Flu shots done! The Walgreens pharmacist asked if I had any “underlying health conditions…” I said yes, and that was that, no further questions. My Minnesota health insurance company currently isn't automatically covering the new vaccine so I paid the out of pocket."-Sarah Read on Instagram

🚨Breaking: prompted by new federal regulations and delays, governors have issued executive orders to ensure access to updated COVID-19 vaccines for their residents in NY, MA, CO and PA. 💖😷

Please do a story on public backlash to these ridiculous and costly RX requirements, which serve no purpose except to drive up costs and limit uptake!

California, Oregon and Washington band together for science-based public health policies. Meanwhile, CVS and Walgreens pull back access to COVID immunization following federal guidelines, nbcnews.to/4mRKvsm @nbcnews.com reports. Read Annotation: www.instagram.com/share/_yqwUF...

A COVlD outbreak at a Washington long-term care facility impacted more than 45 residents and staff, causing two deaths and a possible third  under investigation. Joel Martin & Nance Beston, Columbia Basin Herald. bit.ly/CBH_Grant_C1... #MaskTogetherAmerica

🚨Eight U.S. states (MA, ME, VT, CT, RI, NY, NJ & PA) are considering a collaboration in creating science-based 💉immunization policy and guidance, @nbcboston.com reports. bit.ly/NBC_Boston_8... 🔥But let's be clear, under the new CDC guidance, most Americans are still eligible for COVID Vaccines. 🧵

“As someone with #LongCOVID, I discovered my symptoms were made worse by getting even a cold. A cold threw me back so hard I now live on disability.” Behind the Rasav KN95 is @julialeebarclay.bsky.social. Read her journey in seeking LC care and support: bit.ly/JuliaLeeBarc... 🧵

COVID-19 can trigger 🧠neuro-damage. Dr. Robi Tamargo explains in #MaskTogetherAmerica Back to School forum the detrimental impact of COVlD-induced neuroinflammation— why we need prevention, which is best with the layered approach. 😷 + 💉+ 🔄 + 💊+ 🛌 More tools = More protection #LongCOVID

“As a sex educator, I know that using barrier methods are key tools for preventing the spread of epidemic HIV. COVID is a pandemic, so you better believe I keep masks with me.” — Jon Cole, organizer of the Make a Scene Festival in MN. @Makeascenemn.bsky.social follows anti-COVID protocols.

The U.S. isn't out of the woods with COVID-19. @drjudystone.bsky.social reminds us at our Back to School Health Forum. We're diving into a new wave and chaos fueled by distrust & misinformation that took over our public health authority—while Americans lose access to lifesaving prevention tools.

Patients should not have to ask doctors to wear a mask. Doctors should ask patients to mask up!

In a discussion on COVID Defense Strategies, Dr. Michael Hoerger @michael-hoerger.bsky.social, explains why it is important to look at COVID data and forecast the future of infections— though publishing data at pmc19.com doesn't affect him personally, it will impact people’s behavior.

COVID is on🔥 Watch #MaskTogetherAmerica Back-to-School Health Forum featuring Dr. Hoerger @michael-hoerger.bsky.social, Dr. Stone @drjudystone.bsky.social & Dr. Robi Tamargo, three distinctive speakers who stand for the layered approach to sickness prevention. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5_R...

“COVID is airborne, so we do our part! Many folks who were chronically ill, including those with Long COVID, desperately needed help keeping their homes clean—So we show up with eco-friendly cleaning products + PPE.” Eve + Leland, Acorn Cleaning PDX in Portland.🐿️ www.instagram.com/p/DNy_-n9Yp2c/

A Big Shoutout to the Make-A-Scene Festival, a really fun COVlD-cautious roleplaying game event in Minnesota! Cheers to @makeascenemn.bsky.social‬ organizers and attendees for masking for Community Care! 📸😷Julie Lam @msjulieslam.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica

Trying to convince people that it’s NOT OK to infect healthy people? 👉Read @BMJ.com article by Nick Tsergas to find evidence that COVID impairs the immune system! doi.org/10.1136/bmj.... Annotation: 🤟😷 www.instagram.com/share/BATF3n...

“As a doctor, I wear a mask to ensure my own safety and that of my patients. Masks are essential tools in preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses, particularly in hospitals and clinics during times of increased viral activity.”— Dr. Donald Moore interviewed by @msjulieslam.bsky.social

Kids Mask Size Chart by Parenting Mishmash @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social @parentmishmash.bsky.social —to help you find a good fit for your child as well as what to try next when they grow. Mish is on Facebook too. www.facebook.com/masktogether...

The Layered Approach recognizes that certain strategies might not be accessible or feasible for everyone. More tools provide more options and protection. —Check out the 14 strategies in our #LongCOVID Defense Guide on #MaskTogetherAmerica’s website: masktogetheramerica.org/layered-char...

🚩Tomorrow Aug 17 3–4pm ET, our advisor Dr. @michael-hoerger.bsky.social will have a discussion on COVID Defense Strategies. Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... And don't miss a chance to join Q&A sessions with @drjudystone.bsky.social (4:15–5:15 pmET) and Dr. Robi Tamargo (6:15–7:15 pmET)

Don’t take chances on your life or others’. Protect everyone from Long COVID! This summer wave has no warnings. MASKING = LOVE ❤️ #MaskTogetherAmerica 📸: @msjulieslam.bsky.social takes masked portraits for the pandemic documentary project.

ALSO BE MINDFUL THAT SOME OF THE HIGHEST RATES IN THE COUNTRY ARE IN LOUISIANA RIGHT NOW

If you get Covid & you have Diabetes...you are at an ULTRA HIGH RISK TO GET HORRIFIC FOOT ULCERS 😱 because Covid DECIMATES the vascular system...I KNOW THIS FOR A FACT!😭 I am telling y'all this to let you know THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A MILD COVID INFECTION...Covid lurks & DESTROYS...YEARS LATER!😷

2025 COVlD variants Nimbus & Stratus rapidly infect+spread in US. Masking is essential for both indoors & outdoors gatherings. @npr.org shared in 2022 precautionary strategies for COVID outdoors in a comic strip, which cannot be timelier this summer, as CDC stays silent about the surge. n.pr/3J72Mmf

Join us! Please register for 3 Q&A sessions! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... @drjudystone.bsky.social @michael-hoerger.bsky.social @drcorthals.bsky.social @wemaskcolorado.bsky.social @mariagillespie.bsky.social

“I've a compromised immune system, dealing with Multiple Myeloma. When I’m in close contact with groups of people I need to mask. I’m grateful that Grannies always have a box of masks on hand to distribute!”—Granny Linda @raginggrannies.bsky.social ‬at a demonstration. #MaskTogetherAmerica