He told me he isn’t worried about catching the flu or Covid because he doesn’t know anyone who has the flu or Covid, instead what he’s worried about is the odd “something” which it seems everyone has, and though I wanted to scream instead I said: masks protect against that too.

The sheer dedication to avoiding any mention of COVID when talking about things that we know for certain are heavily impacted by COVID is...impressive. The "after pandemic" bit is a red flag too - someone's either not keeping up, or deliberately trying to manipulate the narrative.

Yes. 100%. Thank you @keithmuise.bsky.social for stating this so clearly. Any article talking about school absences MUST also talk about the #1 chronic illness in children as well, if it wants to be taken seriously.

People keep telling me that we are post-pandeimc, but the hoarse voices with which they say this keeps telling me that we are still in the pandemic. * A compendium of the 294th week of plague poems… librarianshipwreck.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/p...

Thanks to Violet Affleck for speaking out on behalf of children and young people.

I know, my friends, that in this moment we have other things to worry about than this ongoing pandemic, and yet, my friends, that in this moment we have other things to worry about does not mean that we need not worry about this ongoing pandemic.

The teacher told me her school’s principal asked her if she was going to keep masking, so I asked her what she said in response and with a laugh she said that she told him “of course I am, you always tell us we need to set a good example.”

My niece informed me that her generation feels it’s so embarrassing to contract Covid in 2025, so I asked her if members of her generation feel it’s worth wearing a mask, and my younger cousin informed me that unfortunately many in her generation also find masks embarrassing.

Hand-washing is not effective at preventing the spread of an airborne disease, be it measles or covid. Thank you to Dr. Susan Kuo for emphasizing this!

Shouldn't be worth sharing (as the safety of vaccines has been clear for ages) but sharing for those that are still skeptical...

A note to future historians: if you are wondering why we let things get so bad, (why we let things get even worse) please understand it’s not that we didn’t know what was happening (or what we could do) it’s that ultimately too many of us just did not want to be inconvenienced.

Yes. It seems much harder for folks to change themselves than for them to talk about all they change they will make...

If 4.9 million kids with asthma is a national health priority, what does it mean when 5.8 million have Long Covid? Why is the #1 chronic condition in children being ignored?

A fantastic thread! We cannot let this be forgotten. Our children deserve better.

'Long covid is now the number 1 chronic illness in children...' surpassing asthma. Heartbreaking.

The headline asked “Why are so many children getting long Covid?” and though we know that the answer to this question is that the pandemic never ended, meaning many children are still catching Covid, we keep asking this question hoping for a different answer.

If you or a family member are dealing with long covid & are connected to a BC k-12 school (student or staff), I want to hear about your experience. With your permission I will share your story anonymously. Message me on the BC School Covid Tracker Facebook Page!

"PEDIATRIC LONG COVID. Practical Guide for Families and Education Stakeholders." ⭐️ Link here: bcschoolcovidtracker.knack.com/bc-school-co...

"We can 'follow the science' even when it scares us, instead of insisting that 'we have to live our lives' until those lives go up in flames." Brilliant essay by Violet Affleck on the intersections between the climate crisis & Covid crisis 👌🏼 yaleglobalhealthreview.com/2025/05/18/a...

This article is always worth a share! 'Decision-based evidence-making'.

"Measles, like SARS-CoV-2, spreads through tiny infectious particles called aerosols that linger in the air that we breathe... In a classroom with poor ventilation & air filtration, one infectious student can infect up to 90% of their susceptible classmates."

"ANSWERED: Is COVID-19 Harmful to Children? A Compilation of Peer-Reviewed Medical Research." ⭐️ Link to other relevant articles: bcschoolcovidtracker.knack.com/bc-school-co...

Yes, and if only most people would do more than just SAY, 'think of the children'.

The professor tells me in past semesters her mask wearing inspired a few students to mask too, but this semester she has masked alone, but when I ask if she has wanted to stop, she says: “no it’s good for students to see someone doing the right thing when everyone else given up.”

“…this morning, from a war zone half a world away, I was reading about your election. And for the first time in days, I exhaled. A small, almost invisible breath. Relief. And then came gratitude… You didn’t just choose kindness or experience… You chose not to flirt with fascism.” From Ukraine.

Agreed. The kids are NOT okay. No covid infection is 'harmless' or 'immune system strengthening'.

Heartbreaking. Thoughts are with those families affected.

Shameful guidance, but not unexpected...

"Now, the science is catching up to the lived reality, painting a stark picture of the long-term consequences of SARS-CoV-2 infection in our children and adolescents – and the terrifying implications of repeated exposure." ⭐️ Link here: bcschoolcovidtracker.knack.com/bc-school-co...

"In 2020, despite mounting evidence and an open letter from 239 scientists urging recognition of airborne transmission, Dr. Henry called the controversy a 'tempest in a teapot.'" ⭐️ Link to other relevant articles here: bcschoolcovidtracker.knack.com/bc-school-co...

People who ask why we mask don’t know the truth.

"Children who get COVID-19 again are more likely to experience long-term issues." I see that happening all around me... 😞

"While people in power ignore COVID, kids are still getting really sick.”

BC patients, health advocates slam removal of healthcare mask protections DoNoHarm BC March 31, 2025 📰 Read the press release: stillcoviding.ca/en/communiti... #CovidIsNotOver #COVID #BCPoli #CdnPoli #health

Another fantastic podcast episode!

If you are avoiding listening to anything covid related, please pause your reluctance and give this one podcast episode a listen, start to finish. If you still believe that covid and repeat infections are not of concern for you, then go ahead and resume tuning it out.

If you’re still masking…thank you If you’re trying to educate others on the benefits of masks…thank you If you’re standing in solidarity with disabled & vulnerable people who’ve been cast aside for the last 5 years…thank you Its not easy being the lone masker in 2025, but we see & appreciate you

'There is no such thing as a covid infection without consequence.'

No, Of Course Your Child Wasn’t Harmed By The Virus That Killed 30 Million People That You Made Them Catch Repeatedly.

I’m sending love to all of the people still taking Covid precautions five years in. I know how exhausting it can be where the majority of the world has stopped caring about it, but you’re still doing it. You’re standing for community, love, and solidarity. Keep going. 💜

"ANALYSIS: We need to learn from COVID-19 – before it's too late. Five years in to the ongoing pandemic, we need to know how to best face the next one." ⭐️ Link to our database for other relevant articles: bcschoolcovidtracker.knack.com/bc-school-co...

"Now, five years later, more than 7 million people have died from COVID-19 globally..." and growing research shows that that is likely a gross undercount. We need to do better. Quote from USA Today's article.

I very much appreciate seeing those 'living the same reality' as me. Not in denial or fear, just informed, educated and aware - managing to thrive in the actual new normal.

When you hear it said (and you will hear it said) that wearing a mask at this point is making a political statement do not bother arguing, but instead recognize that doing what you can to protect other people has always been a political statement.

I was told this over and over (and still hear it from time to time). For many people it seems 'willful ignorance' is the preferred lifestyle. Very sad.

It’s never too late to start masking. It doesn’t matter how many covid infections you’ve had, any infection delayed or prevented is a good thing. You’re also helping protect others when you mask up. You’re breaking chains of transmission. You’re saving lives.

Every day we have a choice. We can choose to adapt & take measures to safeguard our health. We can wear a respirator and clean the air. We can choose to protect ourselves AND those around us. We can choose to reject the mirage of “back to normal”. We can choose compassion 🧵

During the US governors ball, the US Army Choir surrounded the MAGA leadership and sang: "Do You Hear The People Sing" The oligarchs didn’t even realize they were being protested. #3E #USprotest #EndOligarchy

They also work in crowded classroom environments as kids can wear masks too! Some great info in this post!