WHN Kids’ Zone Magazine Issue 18 is out! January 2026 focuses on new beginnings: how kids explore, learn, create, and care for one another in a COVID-conscious world. Inside you’ll find science, stories, games, wellbeing tools, and real work by kids themselves — all free, all community-made.

Six years without getting sick isn’t a miracle. It’s what happens when airborne problems are met with airborne solutions. Respirators work quietly, consistently, and without spectacle. For the people wearing them, and for those who can’t afford another infection.

Today at 1:00 PM ET, the WHN New Year’s Eve gathering begins. Join us for science discussions, live Q&A, community conversation, and moments of connection as we close out the year together — intentionally and informed. Register here: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Tomorrow night! We close the year together — with science, conversation, and connection — and step into 2026 grounded, informed, and supported by community. Register for the WHN NYE Party: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

2 more days until the WHN NYE Party! If you’re looking for a New Year’s Eve space rooted in science, care, and community — without pressure or pretense — we’d love to have you. Register today: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

New York State is reporting the highest number of flu cases ever recorded in a single week. Prevention and timely treatment remain important, and clear public health information helps people make informed decisions as the season continues. How we respond now will shape the weeks ahead.

3 more days until the WHN NYE Party! As the year winds down, we’ll take time to reflect on what we’ve learned, what we’ve built together, and how we continue advocating for better public health in the year ahead. Sign up: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

This time next week, we’ll be welcoming new faces. 4 more days until the WHN NYE Party! Whether you’ve been part of WHN for years or are just discovering the community, this New Year’s Eve gathering is for you. Register now: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Masks always have been, and are still worth wearing. COVID is an airborne virus. It spreads through shared air — often from people who don’t yet feel sick or never develop symptoms at all. Masking works because it filters the air we breathe, reducing how much virus we inhale and exhale.

We’re getting close. 5 days until the WHN NYE Party! Beyond science sessions, the night will include interactive elements — games, trivia, music, and creative moments — because joy and connection matter, too. Save your seat: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

6 days until the WHN New Year’s Eve Party! Content includes research discussion on COVID and airborne transmission, neuroscience updates with live Q&A, community conversation about what public health needs next, alongside dancing, fun and connection Register here: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

The countdown continues, 8 days left! Our New Year’s Eve gathering blends serious science with genuine community — research updates, open conversation, and moments of joy woven throughout the night. Register now: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Tell us about your COVID-conscious community. What resources, businesses, groups, or individuals in your area make it easier to live your life while reducing the risk of COVID infection?

The holidays are meant for connection, not illness. COVID, flu, RSV & measles can spread easily during gatherings, often from people who don’t yet feel sick. COVID in particular remains airborne, persistent & capable of causing long-term health impacts — even after mild or asymptomatic infections.

9 days until we ring in the New Year, WHN-style! This isn’t a typical New Year’s Eve event. Expect evidence-based discussion, live Q&A, community highlights, and space to connect with people who care deeply about public health. Save your spot: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

In 10 days, we gather. On New Year’s Eve, the WHN community comes together for an evening of science, discussion, creativity, and connection. Join researchers, clinicians, advocates, and community members as we close the year with intention — and look ahead together.

This year’s WHN New Year’s Eve Party, taking place Wednesday, December 31, 2025, is not to be missed. This is WHN’s biggest celebration of the year—a chance to come together as a community to welcome the New Year with conversation, creativity, science, and fun.

The holiday season can be joyful, but for many people living with Long COVID, it can also bring exhaustion, grief, and difficult adjustments. Limited energy can make familiar traditions feel out of reach, and missed moments can stir up sadness or anger about the life you had before illness.

🎉 Join us for the WHN New Year’s Eve Party on Dec 31, 2025! Science, conversation, music, games and community—all in one night. Featuring talks from Špela Šalamon, MD, PhD and Danielle Beckman, PhD, plus trivia, games and dancing. More details soon, register here: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Measles is spreading, and outbreaks like this are a reminder of how quickly preventable diseases can resurge when protections slip. Staying informed, protecting our communities, and taking outbreaks seriously matters. #Measles #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #MeaslesOutbreak

COVID, flu, and RSV spread most easily this time of year, especially when we’re gathering indoors. Simple steps like improving indoor air quality, wearing a high-quality mask when needed, testing before gatherings, and staying home when sick can meaningfully reduce risk without taking away (...)

Fresh air is not a lifestyle preference or a comfort feature. It is one of the most effective public-health interventions we have. A century ago, this was already understood. Today, we continue to ignore it, even as COVID and Long COVID persist. Read the full article: whn.global/fresh-air-sa...

“I cannot afford to get sick.” Doing a Tom Hanks is about planning. Identify high-risk moments. Reduce exposure. Protect the events you don’t want to miss. Vaccinations work. Masks work. Preventing inhalation of viruses works. Read the full guide → whn.global/doing-a-tom-...

Federal guidance may shift, but the evidence remains strong: the hepatitis B vaccine is safe, long-studied, and protects infants from a virus that can cause lifelong illness and cancer.

Long COVID in children is real, common, and still widely misunderstood. New pediatric studies show that kids and teens can experience lasting effects after infection, and reinfections significantly increase the risks.

Caregivers are carrying a part of the pandemic most people never see. For families living with COVID, Long COVID, or chronic illness, caregiving is not a “month” or a moment, it’s a daily reality shaped by responsibility, fear, love, and constant adaptation.

Long COVID isn’t a fringe issue, it’s one of the most common chronic conditions in the U.S., yet treated like an afterthought. Symptoms vary, onset is delayed, and stigma keeps people quiet. The result? Millions suffering with little recognition or support.

The December 2025 Kids’ Zone is here! Our Connections Edition explores how kids stay close, create, and celebrate safely all winter long. Download for free at whn.global/KidsZone. #COVIDConscious #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19

“I haven’t thought about COVID in a long time.” For a lot of people, that’s the whole story: if they bounced back, it feels like the crisis is over. But for those living with Long COVID, life never went back to normal, and that gap between realities is its own kind of wound.

In this World Health Network interview, host Ben Calderwood speaks with Evan Sachs, operator of the Washington Heights–Inwood Mask Bloc in New York City, about what it really takes to run a community PPE distribution effort in 2025. youtube.com/watch?v=paQM... #MaskBloc #MaskUp #PublicHealth

Testing before visiting someone vulnerable isn’t overcautious, it’s caring. Antigen tests help, and PCR or LAMP tests more reliably prevent weeks of illness for someone else. #COVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention

COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.

Together, we can keep the holidays joyful and low-risk. These small precautions, masking, ventilation, testing, safer travel, and food safety, go a long way in protecting our communities. #PublicHealth #COVID19 #COVID #InfectionPrevention #FoodSafety

Want your public health artwork or infographics featured on our bulletin board? Here’s how to join us: 1. Fill out the Get Involved form: whn.global/get-involved/ 2. Join our Slack to meet the community and share your work: whn.global/whn-slack-wo...

Repeated infections are causing long-term immune disruption — and the signs are already showing up across populations. We break down the evidence, the context, and the urgent need for prevention in our latest piece. Read the full article here: whn.global/scientific/t... #LongCOVID #COVID19 #COVID

WHN's Health Department Outreach Campaign now has participation across 9 states and 4 countries. Reach out to your local health department requesting improved and more frequent public health messaging and fill out our campaign participation form to have your effort added to the map!

We’re five years into the pandemic, and the science is telling a very different story than “just a cold.” COVID affects blood vessels, organs, metabolism, and cognition — and the impacts compound with each infection.

“Isn’t the pandemic over?” “Aren’t you done with masks yet?” “But you’re not high-risk!” This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice

We asked people why they mask. Here’s what they said. Why do you mask? #MaskUp #COVID19 #COVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention

Tell us your reason for masking in the comments. #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #DisabilityAwareness #MaskUp #Masking #N95 #InfectionPrevention

LAST CALL! Sign by today, November 10th. The open letter to the World Health Organization urging them to recommend true respiratory protection (N95/FFP2–3) for all healthcare workers is still accepting signatures until November 10th.

COVID spreads fast in shared indoor air — any season, any time. Let’s build healthy habits that protect us year-round: masks, ventilation, and testing when sick. #PublicHealth #CleanAir #COVID #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention

Reminder: Sign by November 10th The open letter to the World Health Organization urging them to recommend true respiratory protection (N95/FFP2–3) for all healthcare workers is still accepting signatures until November 10th.

”It pretty much works all the time.” Tom Hanks gets that masking keeps him safe and healthy. Read more about it → whn.global/youve-got-a-... #PublicHealth #MaskUp #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention #LongCOVID

🌍 We, #LongCOVID orgs & advocates worldwide, release a collective declaration. 🔗 longcovidriseup.eu/lc-declarati... 5 years on, millions live with this chronic condition caused by #SARSCoV2 @togetherwemask.bsky.social @longcovidaragon.bsky.social @lcawarenessint.bsky.social

The November Kids’ Zone is now available! Science features, activities, and public health resources for kids. Download free here: whn.global/kidszone. #COVIDConscious #COVID19 #COVID #PublicHealth

The World Health Network (WHN) is gathering stories to raise awareness about Long COVID. We want to hear from those with lived experience — patients, caregivers, clinicians, and advocates — so we can share your stories and help others understand the impact of Long COVID.

Pull up a chair and say hello! The WHN Café is our virtual open space to meet fellow WHN members, welcome newcomers, and connect across teams. Join us Mondays & Thursdays, 1 PM ET in #1-general-dailycall on Slack. Join our Slack Workspace: whn.global/whn-slack-wo... #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth

WHN's Health Department Outreach Campaign now has participation across seven states and four countries (US, Canada, Germany, Ghana). Reach out to your local health department requesting improved and more frequent public health messaging and (...)

#MaskUp #Respirator #CleanAir #LongCOVID #BrainHealth #TheLion