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    SAFER

    (Safe Access to Facilities and Essential Resources)
    An open source global directory of businesses, schools, medical providers, restaurants, and other facilities committed to addressing airborne diseases and global health challenges
     
    Learn More

    CARE for Long COVID

    (Conversational AI for Research and Engagement)
    Tailored connections to clinical trials, specialists, and verified therapies, while leveraging both anecdotal experiences and scientific data for Long COVID using a cutting-edge conversational AI platform
    Learn More

    CLEAR

    (COVID Learning & Engagement with Academic Research)
    Innovative conversational AI and NLP platform dedicated exclusively to disseminating verified and referencable peer-reviewed research on SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19
    Learn More

    CPSP

    (Community Protection Supply Program)
    Helping communities stay healthy with free masks, tests, and clean air supplies. We boost and sponsor grassroots efforts so everyone has access to safer and cleaner air.
    Learn More

    We have a number of other projects in process and intend to publish soon involving educational toolkits for schools, community centers, repurposable widgets, and others. 

    All of our projects are open-source, open-data, and open-science. Check back at our github for updates.

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Pandemic Protocols: How COVID Changed My High School
27Jun

Pandemic Protocols: How COVID Changed My High School

from a guest blogger Infectious diseases come with every major civilization and every cultural rendezvous
Traveling COVID-safely in a not-COVID-safe world
06Jun

Traveling COVID-safely in a not-COVID-safe world

With many folks getting ready to travel this summer, experts are expecting a COVID surge
Disappearing Act: Ellie’s Long COVID story
18Apr

Disappearing Act: Ellie’s Long COVID story

Among other things, Ellie was once a traveler. At age 66, she’s now retired, a
Call your senators about restoring NIH jobs & funding!
09Apr

Call your senators about restoring NIH jobs & funding!

We’re asking all public health supporters to call their senators to ask them to restore
Why I’m Still Masking in 2025: a personal story
21Mar

Why I’m Still Masking in 2025: a personal story

We’re delighted to feature a post from one of our volunteers, Kaylie, who describes getting
All That Has Been Taken and Changed: A Guest Post about life with Long COVID from Steph Fowler
15Mar

All That Has Been Taken and Changed: A Guest Post about life with Long COVID from Steph Fowler

We’re delighted to share a Substack post from Steph Fowler, a chronically ill & disabled
Why I Physically Fight My Masked Children
10Mar

Why I Physically Fight My Masked Children

Let me clarify: I fight my children because they ask for it. Daily. Hourly sometimes.
Becoming COVID-conscious: a roundabout journey
25Feb

Becoming COVID-conscious: a roundabout journey

by Theresa O’Connor, PHAN Communications Manager I’m the communications manager here at Public Health Action
Julia’s Story – Fallout: Living with Long COVID
11Feb

Julia’s Story – Fallout: Living with Long COVID

We are delighted to welcome writer, activist, and Long COVID patient Julia Doubleday as a
When Lives Are Left Hanging: The Real Impact of Gutting Public Health and Safety
27Jan

When Lives Are Left Hanging: The Real Impact of Gutting Public Health and Safety

The recent moves by the current administration to halt NIH funding, withdraw from the WHO,
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  • Long COVID

    The Basics

    • Overview
    • Long Covid In Kids
    • Immune System Effects
    • POTS
    • ME/CFS
    • Neurological
    • Cardiovascular

    Resources

    • Long Covid Clinics
    • Clinical Trials
    • CARE (coming soon)

    Other Websites

    • Mayo Support Forum
    • Long Covid Alliance
    • Recover
    • Patient Lead Research

    Living With Long Covid Stories

    Long Covid

    Overview

    Adam Van Bavel, a long COVID patient activist, discusses his experiences with long COVID and the impact long COVID has on society.
  • COVID

    The Basics

    • How it Spreads
    • Not The flu!
    • Why We Care
    • Long Covid
    • Simple Precautions
    • Testing
    • Therapeutics
    • Economic Impact

    Vaccinations

    • Countering Anti-Vaxx
    • MRNa vs non MRNa
    • Research

    Masking

    • Importance Of
    • Global Standards
    • Disposable Masks
    • Fit Testing

    Resources

    Online COVID-Aware Communities

    Find an online community on Zoom, Reddit, Discord, and other platforms

    Mask Blocs

    Find a local mask bloc

    NCBI Search

    Search 400,000+ Publications

    Safe Locations

    SAFER - our directory of covid safe/clean air locations - Coming Soon

    PlusLife NAAT Testing

    Resources for PlusLife at home NAAT testing, comparable to PCR.

    How n95s Work

    Overview

    The physics of N95s are interesting and simple to understand. Here’s how: 

  • Clean Air

    The Basics

    • Why It's A Right
    • Planes, Trains, and Subway...mobiles.
    • How it Impacts You
    • Wildfire & Emissions
    • Economic Impact

    Purifiers

    • CR Boxes
    • Most Cost Effective
    • CADR

    HVAC

    • All About HVAC
    • Research

    Resources

    Air Quality Index

    Check your local AQI

    CADR Calculator

    Find your ideal Air Exchange Rate

    Filter Guide

    From MERV to HEPA - what does it all mean?

    DIY Air Purifiers and Impacts

    Overview

    How to Build your own DIY Air Purifier for Cleaner Air.

  • Projects

    SAFER

    (Safe Access to Facilities and Essential Resources)
    An open source global directory of businesses, schools, medical providers, restaurants, and other facilities committed to addressing airborne diseases and global health challenges
     
    Learn More

    CARE for Long COVID

    (Conversational AI for Research and Engagement)
    Tailored connections to clinical trials, specialists, and verified therapies, while leveraging both anecdotal experiences and scientific data for Long COVID using a cutting-edge conversational AI platform
    Learn More

    CLEAR

    (COVID Learning & Engagement with Academic Research)
    Innovative conversational AI and NLP platform dedicated exclusively to disseminating verified and referencable peer-reviewed research on SARS-COV-2 and COVID-19
    Learn More

    CPSP

    (Community Protection Supply Program)
    Helping communities stay healthy with free masks, tests, and clean air supplies. We boost and sponsor grassroots efforts so everyone has access to safer and cleaner air.
    Learn More

    We have a number of other projects in process and intend to publish soon involving educational toolkits for schools, community centers, repurposable widgets, and others. 

    All of our projects are open-source, open-data, and open-science. Check back at our github for updates.

  • About

    Our Company

    • Our Mission
    • Core Values
    • Our Board
    • The Team
    • Advisors/Partners

    Public Transparency & Info

    • 501c3 IRS Approval
    • Program One Pager
    • Roadmap One Pager
    • Contact Us

    Press and PSAs

  • News

    Blog

    Asking for your support on this Giving Tuesday

    Nancy’s Vaccine Story

    A Call for Openness in an Age of Obfuscation: Reinforcing Trust, Health, and the Environment

    Read More…

    Videos

    Safest Covid-19 Face Mask: We Found That Not All N95s On Amazon Are Equal

    5th Graders Make DIY Air Purifiers for Entire School

    HEPA Filters: Do They Work for Viruses & COVID-19?

    See More…

    Upcoming Events

    15 Mar, 2026

    International Long COVID Awareness Day

    International Long COVID Awareness day – events happening that day around the world and throughout March. Check the link for
    Join Event
    26 Apr, 2026

    Health Effects Institute’s 2026 Annual Conference – Chicago, IL

    HEI is a nonprofit corporation chartered in 1980 as an independent research organization to provide high-quality, impartial, and relevant science
    Join Event
    All Events…

    Newsletters

    News weekly update: Dec 5th, 2025

    Newsletter: November 2025

    News weekly update: Nov 21st 2025

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