Pandemic Roundup: March 21, 2024 - by @violetblue https://www.patreon.com/posts/pandemic-roundup-100819438
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Covid: November 20, 2025 by @violetblue
· RIP Alice Wong
· Clear signals #COVID19 is disrupting population-wide immune function
· Weight-loss drug Zepbound tested as treatment for #LongCOVID
· Strange changes found in blood of LC patients
· Australia: Call for action to address LC in Aboriginal communities
· Germany to invest half-billion € for research into LC, #MECFSAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: November 27, 2025 by @violetblue
· US CDC website is anti-vaccine now
· Survey: Most US adults won’t get a #COVID booster
· UKHSA says 'wear a mask' as four viruses spread in UK
· Study maps 8 #LongCOVID symptom patterns
· Long Covid takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year
· New analysis on extremely mutated Covid strain BA.3.2 (“The Undead”)And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: November 27, 2025 by @violetblue
· US CDC website is anti-vaccine now
· Survey: Most US adults won’t get a #COVID booster
· UKHSA says 'wear a mask' as four viruses spread in UK
· Study maps 8 #LongCOVID symptom patterns
· Long Covid takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year
· New analysis on extremely mutated Covid strain BA.3.2 (“The Undead”)And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: December 4, 2025 by @violetblue
· UK: #LongCOVID patients face more than double healthcare costs after diagnosis
· Spain mandates healthcare masking in #COVID/flu hospital crisis
· CW suicide: Alarm in Germany over increasing assisted suicide requests from Long Covid patients
· New vaccine formula produces antibodies 3X longer
· Alarming new data on kids & CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: December 4, 2025 by @violetblue
· UK: #LongCOVID patients face more than double healthcare costs after diagnosis
· Spain mandates healthcare masking in #COVID/flu hospital crisis
· CW suicide: Alarm in Germany over increasing assisted suicide requests from Long Covid patients
· New vaccine formula produces antibodies 3X longer
· Alarming new data on kids & CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: December 11, 2025 by @violetblue
· Huge study: #COVID19 leaves immune system damage in all it infects
· Largest study of its kind: Covid vaccines tied to lower all-cause mortality
· Get ready for the Flunami
· Covid surging in Germany, Austria, Finland, US and UK
· Yale study places #LongCOVID among an extensive history of post-acute infection syndromesAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: December 11, 2025 by @violetblue
· Huge study: #COVID19 leaves immune system damage in all it infects
· Largest study of its kind: Covid vaccines tied to lower all-cause mortality
· Get ready for the Flunami
· Covid surging in Germany, Austria, Finland, US and UK
· Yale study places #LongCOVID among an extensive history of post-acute infection syndromesAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: December 18, 2025 by @violetblue
· US, Austria, Denmark, Germany and more enter surges
· #COVID19 “alters host RNA, disables immune response”
· Covid leaves “lasting mark on the human brain”
· Pregnant women vaccinated against Covid less likely to be hospitalized or deliver prematurely
· Navigating #LongCOVID during the holiday seasonAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: December 18, 2025 by @violetblue
· US, Austria, Denmark, Germany and more enter surges
· #COVID19 “alters host RNA, disables immune response”
· Covid leaves “lasting mark on the human brain”
· Pregnant women vaccinated against Covid less likely to be hospitalized or deliver prematurely
· Navigating #LongCOVID during the holiday seasonAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: December 25, 2025 by @violetblue
· #COVID19 surge in the US achieves liftoff
· Long Covid sufferers turn to ChatGPT, new #LongCOVID-specific AI products for help
· Workplace exposures tied to higher risk of Long Covid
· #COVID still deadlier than flu in hospitalized patients
· Aotearoa New Zealand levels rising; significant jump in BA.3.2 variantAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: December 25, 2025 by @violetblue
· #COVID19 surge in the US achieves liftoff
· Long Covid sufferers turn to ChatGPT, new #LongCOVID-specific AI products for help
· Workplace exposures tied to higher risk of Long Covid
· #COVID still deadlier than flu in hospitalized patients
· Aotearoa New Zealand levels rising; significant jump in BA.3.2 variantAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: January 1, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID surges escalate in US, CA, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, more
· #COVID-19 is six years old now
· Jon Stewart mocked people who mask
· WHO prequalifies 2 COVID-19 rapid tests
· Preprint: #longCOVID, POTS, and LC-POTS biochemically distinct diseases
· Covid outbreak shuts NZ hospitalAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: January 1, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID surges escalate in US, CA, Austria, Denmark, Germany, Netherlands, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, more
· #COVID-19 is six years old now
· Jon Stewart mocked people who mask
· WHO prequalifies 2 COVID-19 rapid tests
· Preprint: #longCOVID, POTS, and LC-POTS biochemically distinct diseases
· Covid outbreak shuts NZ hospitalAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: January 8, 2026 by @violetblue
· US #LongCOVID economic burden 2022: $12B in lost labor costs
· US #COVID death toll 2022-2024 “eclipsed that of any other single infectious disease”
· Study: Long Covid increases individual healthcare expenses by 40%
· The Sick Times is hiring for social media producer
· US CDC cuts child vaccine recs, including CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: January 8, 2026 by @violetblue
· US #LongCOVID economic burden 2022: $12B in lost labor costs
· US #COVID death toll 2022-2024 “eclipsed that of any other single infectious disease”
· Study: Long Covid increases individual healthcare expenses by 40%
· The Sick Times is hiring for social media producer
· US CDC cuts child vaccine recs, including CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: January 15, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID numbers rising in US, UK, France, Austria, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Netherlands, Switzerland
· As of April 2025 80% of Long Covid clinics shut down
· Many healthcare workers “still don’t believe #LongCOVID is real”
· Bad news about pregnancy & Covid, Long Covid & kids, Long Covid & AlzheimersAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: January 15, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID numbers rising in US, UK, France, Austria, Germany, Greece, Denmark, Slovenia, Netherlands, Switzerland
· As of April 2025 80% of Long Covid clinics shut down
· Many healthcare workers “still don’t believe #LongCOVID is real”
· Bad news about pregnancy & Covid, Long Covid & kids, Long Covid & AlzheimersAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: January 22, 2026 by @violetblue
· Large study (40,000): "SARS-CoV-2 causes lasting immune dysregulation for over 20 months."
· Jon Stewart platforms, praises antivax Covid conspiracy nut
· Study of 14M children: #COVID carries higher risk of heart complications than vaccination
· More evidence on Covid causing hair lossAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: January 22, 2026 by @violetblue
· Large study (40,000): "SARS-CoV-2 causes lasting immune dysregulation for over 20 months."
· Jon Stewart platforms, praises antivax Covid conspiracy nut
· Study of 14M children: #COVID carries higher risk of heart complications than vaccination
· More evidence on Covid causing hair lossAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: January 29, 2026 by @violetblue
· 2026 Pfizer vaccine estimated 57% effective against urgent care
· #LongCOVID brain fog far more common in US than India
· LC linked to “new asthma-like symptoms or sudden allergies to foods”
· Family history of cancer linked to increased risk of LC
· Yes: you can get #Covid (again) when you have Long Covid [duh]And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: January 29, 2026 by @violetblue
· 2026 Pfizer vaccine estimated 57% effective against urgent care
· #LongCOVID brain fog far more common in US than India
· LC linked to “new asthma-like symptoms or sudden allergies to foods”
· Family history of cancer linked to increased risk of LC
· Yes: you can get #Covid (again) when you have Long Covid [duh]And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: February 5, 2026 by @violetblue
· First vaccine targeting #SARSCoV2 virus family enters human trials
· Even more evidence showing metformin prevents #LongCOVID (LC)
· Four EU orgs form international federation LC Rise Up
· Largest pediatric LC trial to launch this year
· Blood test may identify #COVID survivors at risk for ongoing lung diseaseAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: February 5, 2026 by @violetblue
· First vaccine targeting #SARSCoV2 virus family enters human trials
· Even more evidence showing metformin prevents #LongCOVID (LC)
· Four EU orgs form international federation LC Rise Up
· Largest pediatric LC trial to launch this year
· Blood test may identify #COVID survivors at risk for ongoing lung diseaseAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: February 12, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID & TB spreading at #ICE concentration camps
· Winter Olympic athletes are taking Covid precautions
· Portugal, Germany & Thailand reimpose Covid testing for China arrivala
· #LongCOVID could trigger symptoms similar to Alzheimers
· A guide to Covid toe & Covid skin problems we wish we didn't needAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: February 12, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID & TB spreading at #ICE concentration camps
· Winter Olympic athletes are taking Covid precautions
· Portugal, Germany & Thailand reimpose Covid testing for China arrivala
· #LongCOVID could trigger symptoms similar to Alzheimers
· A guide to Covid toe & Covid skin problems we wish we didn't needAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: February 19, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID-cautious Olympian wins Gold, breaks record
· Musicians making concerts safer with Covid precautions
· Study: Covid in 39% of hospital air samples during outbreaks
· France sees first court case over death from Covid caught in hospital
· It’s time to take #LongCOVID pacing seriouslyAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: February 19, 2026 by @violetblue
· #COVID-cautious Olympian wins Gold, breaks record
· Musicians making concerts safer with Covid precautions
· Study: Covid in 39% of hospital air samples during outbreaks
· France sees first court case over death from Covid caught in hospital
· It’s time to take #LongCOVID pacing seriouslyAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: February 26, 2026 by @violetblue
· Tulane: #COVID causes “persistent brain inflammation and small blood vessel injury"
· #LongCOVID “represents an unprecedented case of patient-led illness definition”
· “What would it look like if we treated Covid like an STI?”
· A pilot for a Covid-19 Defense Toolkit for adults with cancerAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: February 26, 2026 by @violetblue
· Tulane: #COVID causes “persistent brain inflammation and small blood vessel injury"
· #LongCOVID “represents an unprecedented case of patient-led illness definition”
· “What would it look like if we treated Covid like an STI?”
· A pilot for a Covid-19 Defense Toolkit for adults with cancerAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: March 5, 2026 by @violetblue
· March 8: UK #COVID National Day of Reflection
· New research: Covid can directly infect heart tissue
· Study: people who’ve had Covid “more likely to develop kidney problems”
· It's International #LongCOVID Awareness Month
· Long-term taste loss after Covid is from “molecular and structural changes”And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: March 5, 2026 by @violetblue
· March 8: UK #COVID National Day of Reflection
· New research: Covid can directly infect heart tissue
· Study: people who’ve had Covid “more likely to develop kidney problems”
· It's International #LongCOVID Awareness Month
· Long-term taste loss after Covid is from “molecular and structural changes”And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: March 12, 2026 by @violetblue
· A new #LongCOVID treatment guide
· Trump admin removes more #COVID datasets
· Study: Metformin reduces Long Covid risk but not an effective LC treatment
· US survey: only 26 of 400 Long Covid clinics remain
· Disrupted iron levels linked to Long CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: March 12, 2026 by @violetblue
· A new #LongCOVID treatment guide
· Trump admin removes more #COVID datasets
· Study: Metformin reduces Long Covid risk but not an effective LC treatment
· US survey: only 26 of 400 Long Covid clinics remain
· Disrupted iron levels linked to Long CovidAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: March 19, 2026 by @violetblue
· #LongCOVID affects 18 million Americans (that we know of)
· Over 150,000 uncounted #COVID deaths occurred 2020-21
· Study of higher education during Covid shutdowns shows certain subjects are better taught online
· This weekend: Covid safety for sex workers workshop (online)And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: March 19, 2026 by @violetblue
· #LongCOVID affects 18 million Americans (that we know of)
· Over 150,000 uncounted #COVID deaths occurred 2020-21
· Study of higher education during Covid shutdowns shows certain subjects are better taught online
· This weekend: Covid safety for sex workers workshop (online)And much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: March 26, 2026 by @violetblue
· Up to 60% of health care workers may have #LongCOVID 4 years after infection
· Getting #COVID again is more dangerous than most people realize
· Highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant has been reported by at least 23 countries
· COVID vaccines not tied to risk of sudden death, study showsAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: March 26, 2026 by @violetblue
· Up to 60% of health care workers may have #LongCOVID 4 years after infection
· Getting #COVID again is more dangerous than most people realize
· Highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 BA.3.2 variant has been reported by at least 23 countries
· COVID vaccines not tied to risk of sudden death, study showsAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: April 2, 2026 by @violetblue
· Good resource with over 21,000 papers on #LongCOVID
· “BA.3.2 is starting to pick up speed” #COVID
· One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection
· Long COVID is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
· Great photo of John WatersAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
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Covid: April 2, 2026 by @violetblue
· Good resource with over 21,000 papers on #LongCOVID
· “BA.3.2 is starting to pick up speed” #COVID
· One vaccine, many diseases: The study trying to find universal protection
· Long COVID is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease
· Great photo of John WatersAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
Covid: April 9, 2026 by @violetblue
· Eye symptoms may signal higher-severity #LongCOVID
· #COVID variant BA.3.2 considered to be highly evasive of previous immunity
· Zine "Pandemic Care Without States: 12 Prefigurative Practices in Supplying Well-Being from Below"
· Study shows transmission in families with children is commonAnd much more.
"Stay apart, stand together, mask up, & stay strong."
