A bit of positivity for the world: I put out a bowl of candy for trick or treaters last night. My colleagues said someone would ruin it and take it all but I’m happy to report everyone was respectful and so everyone got some 🥰
We went from “what good are the humanities?” to “suddenly, no one can read” in about a year, and it's no coincidence that we're suddenly awash in misinformation and lack of critical thinking. This is WHY we need the humanities. This is what they prevent.
The best way to prevent Long COVID is to prevent getting COVID-19 or getting it multiple times. That means staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccines and wearing a well-fitting mask, especially when indoors among crowds.
Learn more: https://t.co/paiKZT1o2H
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🚨Posted on FB by Durham County Department of Public Health-
COVID-19 MYTHS vs FACTS
And THIS is what Public Health messaging should look like.
Take note @CDCgov and @WHO
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I see when you people talk about “victims of covid propaganda” and don’t acknowledge said propaganda was “it only affects high risk people” and the only way to “fall” for said propaganda was not to care about high risk people in the first place.
This information isn't even communicated to the public and then people get mad because someone got them sick.
You've all been getting each other sick and walking around unmasked.
This is why disabled people and Covid advocates are asking you to mask and to listen to the science
Even if you stopped wearing masks a while ago, now is a good time to consider doing it again. Covid and other respiratory infections are on the rise and hospital admissions are up.
A well-fitted N95, KN95 or other respirator grade mask can reduce transmission of airborne disease.
3M Aura N95s can pass a fit test on most, but not all, adults and are a good mask to try. Available at Home Depot and many other retailers.
Fit is individual, so you may need to try more than one model of mask to find one that seals well on you.
Stuff you can do right now to help fight fascism
- wear a mask and get vaccinated to prevent the spread of COVID
- support mutual aid and CF campaigns. Including unhoused neighbors
- stop using AI
- talk about politics with friends and family, fight misinformation
"leftist" but you don't mask
"disability advocate" but you don't mask
"community care" but you don't mask
"we keep us safe" but you don't mask
"healthcare access for all" but you don't mask
"do no harm" but you don't mask
"liberation for all" but you don't mask