RT if you also wish ill upon JK Rowling.

Can confirm. I’m 3 years and 4 months in and I’m here to tell you long covid is not for the faint of heart.

Public health = A love story ❤️

"I regularly teach a class on philosophy and witchcraft, where we discuss the religious, social, economic and philosophical contexts of early modern witch hunts in Europe and colonial America. I also teach and research the ethics of digital technologies." 1/ theconversation.com/from-printin...

In 1846, a doctor proved handwashing could save lives. He was mocked by the medical establishment, lost his job, and was eventually committed to an asylum. Shortly after, he was beaten to death by attendants while trying to escape. In some ways, medicine is still kind of like this. See why:

fighting tears

When people ask me when I'm going to stop wearing a mask, my new response is "have you see what's happening to public health in America? Do you think there will be any support if you get Long Covid?"

I wish I was exaggerating when I say this: showering feels like an extreme sport when you’re chronically ill/disabled.

Yes, and let's not forget that measles is spreading in part bc liberals and leftists are drinking up right wing propaganda on Covid to the point that they now believe that disease isn't harmful & it's ok to be repeatedly infected w harmful viruses as long as ur vaccinated (spoiler: it's not!)

There is such deep ableism embedded in the idea that only some people should wear a mask to protect themselves from COVID-19. So many people continue to be in denial of their own health risks with COVID-19, Long COVID, and all the many health issues that COVID-19 can bring on. #NoNYMaskBan

OpenAI is using Studio Ghibli-style memes as an ad hoc promotional campaign for its new image generator—despite Ghibli founder Hayao Miyazaki's famous hatred of AI. Sam Altman made his X avatar a 'Ghiblified' portrait. Disgracing Miyazaki is part of the point: It's more proof to them tech has won.

Unleashed spread of SARS-CoV-2 has triggered a tsunami of chronic disease. As I've written a few times, no healthcare system in the world is equipped to deal with this appropriately. Therefore, sadly, denial, ableism, welfare cuts, and eugenics will prosper.

You Were Badly Misled About That Thing That Was Bad Which Is Why We Told You To Catch The Thing That Was Bad While Attacking The People Who Told You The Thing Was Bad.

“Today, people say ‘during the pandemic’ when they mean ‘during lockdown.’ This distinction—or lack thereof—upsets me; though I try to remember that people don’t mean to offend. It’s the product of ignorance and misinformation, coming from the top down.” newrepublic.com/article/1927...

I wonder how long until Galen Weston changes it from President’s Choice to Prime Minister‘s Choice?

TBH the switch from "we're all in this together" to "back to normal; you're on your own" during an ongoing pandemic absolutely prepared me for this. I mean it feels pretty much the same as that to me.

There’s a reason most Canadians still don’t know Covid is airborne and it’s because you kept promoting Covid minimizers while ignoring scientists trying to share actual COVID research. So I’m not surprised at all you’re taking this stance, and you’re doubling down like I knew you would.

A senior US government official has called for “lower quality humans” to be sterilised en masse. – absolutely terrifying where the US is going right now.

This is why we beg you to wear a mask. When you mask up, you show solidarity with disabled people. You tell the government you don’t agree that we are “acceptable losses”. You fight back against fascism, surveillance & mass infection. It’s a powerful tool for the resistance.

I have a mild form of this and it controls my life. I don’t understand why people are so willing to risk getting a horrible chronic disease like this, or any of the other chronic diseases or acute medical crises that Covid can cause. Please wear a mask in public.

Not shocked after seeing how he handled Covid related topics.

As the managing editor of Canada's public broadcaster and in the face of overwhelming evidence playing out in real time in the U.S. and internationally, whatever your motivations or intent, you have failed to act in the best interests of Canada and Canadians.

I’ve seen a few people on social media giving @ianhanomansing.bsky.social props for slightly altering his 51st state question. No. There is no debate. None. Stop it. You did this shit with Covid too Ian. We all remember.

I find it interesting, to say the least, that many people who love Star Wars and The Hunger Games and all of the movies and books that talk about revolution and not obeying, are also many of the same people who won’t mask. Refusing to wear a mask is the opposite of revolution.

This interaction will feature prominently in my next article about masks in healthcare. I need all HCWs to understand the tremendous privilege and responsibility they have to their patients. We are putting our lives in your hands. Your comfort or personal politics must be left outside the hospital

Anyone with #MyastheniaGravis have a nerve conduction test that came back negative so you were told it can’t be MG but then you eventually got diagnosed with it?

Pierre Poilievre on CPAC right now making it clear that he's on Trump's side, making up a scatter-shot cacophony of lies on the spot to justify Trump's tariffs on Canada and somehow blame Trudeau. This man is not a leader, he's a viper. He doesn't have your back.

It really sucks that it’s an over 5 year wait to see a neurologist in NL now.

Something to keep in mind: minimal symptoms during a covid infection does not mean you had a “mild” infection. The word “severe” is in the scientific name for covid. It can cause long lasting damage that you aren’t aware is happening. Mask up!

One of the main reasons I wear a mask everywhere. I do not want to mess around with Alzheimer’s and it’s proven that Covid infections are linked to it. People are getting dementia younger and younger now and I don’t think that’s worth risking.

Don’t underestimate the impact you’re making when you choose to wear a mask. You’re protecting your health & the health of your community. You’re helping ease the burden on our healthcare system. You’re standing in solidarity with disabled people & telling the government that no one is expendable

If you’re still masking - thank you. If you’re still trying to convince others to mask - thank you. If you understand the benefit of a well fitted respirator - you’re awesome. Masking isn’t just a way to safeguard one’s health. It’s an act of solidarity with disabled & marginalized communities.

Why are B.C. kids sick all the time? The consequences of repeated COVID-19 infections are now becoming clear in B.C., across Canada and around the world www.surreynowleader.com/opinion/anal...

I appreciate Dr Noor cutting right to the heart of the matter. Criminalizing masks = forced infections. Masks are a public health tool. They make spaces accessible. If you ban them, people will either need to stay home or consent to forced infection. We should ALL be angry about this.

This year I participated in the Read Your Height Challenge. It felt like a lofty goal because I’m 5’10 and I had no clue if I succeeded until I piled them all up yesterday and the stack towered over me. It was a great year of reading! I had way more 5 star reads than other years.

Universal masking with N95s or FFP2s led to 9x lower transmission of SARS-CoV-2. So why aren't we doing this now? Is the trade off to "see our smiles" worth a chronically sick society? www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Sounds like something to avoid. “The long-term neurological effects include ‘accelerated brain ageing, potentially leading to a loss of five to 10 years of healthy brain function in affected individuals.’” www.ndtv.com/world-news/c...

Earlier this year my vision became impacted by EDS. It has been causing me a lot of issues and grief and I was told nothing can really be done about it. I might try vision therapy to see if it can help at all. Anyone else with EDS have similar experiences? #EhlersDanlosSyndrome

This is my favourite time of the year. Just laying on my couch sipping hot chocolate and reading my books surrounded by the most joyful decorations. This is bliss to me.

People act like being disabled means you spend all day chilling. Many of us are trying to hold ourselves together with tape & glue. We work hard to hang onto our baseline & exist in a world not meant for us. It’s the opposite of chill & relaxing. We are fighting for survival.

Time to share this again

As I have somehow surpassed 7k followers on here I thought it might be nice to do a giveaway: All 7 of my books to one lovely winner. Just share and like to be in with a chance! 😁📚

Hi 👋 If you’re new here, I just you to know that I post relentlessly about Covid. I call it by the scarier SARS-CoV-2 because I think it’s important to remind folks how we’ve been played. It’s not mild, and it ain’t over by any stretch. There are no treatments & it causes permanent damage. 🧵

Disabled people have been right about almost everything that’s happened over the last five years. People don’t listen to us because they don’t think of us as real people. We’re invisible (at best) and completely disposable (at worse). We are the canaries - and we are trying to warn you. Listen.

I don’t talk about this one much but last year I was diagnosed with PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and it‘s not an easy thing to live with. Some months are okay and others (like this one) are challenging. There’s no real point here but I don’t see PMDD discussed often so I thought I’d share.

I’m forever confused by people who don’t wear masks on planes. I know you’re not willing to wear a mask to protect the strangers around you, but why are you willing to get yourself sick and ruin the trip you just spent a bunch of money on?

I’m in a local fb group and I swear every third post is someone saying how sick they are with pneumonia or covid or the flu. I so badly wish people would wear masks in public to protect themselves and also help demand cleaner air in our buildings. Covid is wrecking your immune systems.

Nothing cheers me up quite like decorating for the holidays. Here’s my living room so far. Can’t wait to put the tree up in a couple weeks. 🥳