January 2025

Welcome to our first subscriber newsletter! We’re so glad that you’ve subscribed and want to come along with us on our journey to share access to verified information and resources about COVID, Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19., and clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. from around the world in a unique and transformative way. We’ll share some of the work we’re doing, as well as what we’re posting on our blog and social media channels, plus work that other COVID and public health organizations are doing. Thank you for being a public health advocate!

Introducing OUR PLANNED PROJECTS

We’re developing four (possibly more!) projects that we think will transform how public health information about COVID and clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. are brought to the general public. These projects will provide data and research about COVID biology, symptoms, and treatment, as well as clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. best practices and technology, in new and exciting ways. Our projects will make COVID and clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. information easier to find, more understandable, and more specific to each individual’s circumstances than those of any other organization.

SAFER (Safe Access to Facilities and Essential Resources): 

SAFER will be a global directory of COVID providers, COVID and clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. advocacy organizations, and COVID-safe businesses. Initially, our directory will be focused on COVID-19A disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to respiratory illness., but later the platform will include entities that adopt rigorous safety measures,  clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. technologies, and clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. standards, allowing them to handle any emerging pathogens. SAFER will make it easy for users to find trusted providers and facilities, so that individuals and communities can make more informed decisions. SAFER will also contribute to fostering a culture of continuous education and precautionary practices across various sectors, and to motivating businesses to adopt clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. standards. 

CARE (Conversational AI for Research and Engagement for Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19.): 

This project aims to revolutionize support and guidance for individuals experiencing Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. by developing a cutting-edge Conversational Research Large Language Model (LLM). This innovative platform will provide users with tailored connections to clinical trials, specialists, and verified therapies, while making use of both anecdotal experiences and scientific data. Users will interact with the model to assess their likelihood of having Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19., receive guidance on verification steps, and explore therapeutic options ranging from traditional medicine to emerging treatments. CARE will expand access to global resources, facilitate informed discussions with healthcare providers, provide users with information that will let them take practical steps to protect their health. 

CLEAR (COVID Learning and Engagement with Academic Research): 

CLEAR will be an innovative conversational AI platform dedicated exclusively to disseminating verified, peer-reviewed research on COVID-19A disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to respiratory illness.. Unlike other resources, CLEAR relies solely on academic papers and rigorous scientific data to guide users through a comprehensive understanding of the virus, its transmission mechanisms, clinical effects, and broader implications. The platform caters to diverse audiences, offering explanations ranging from basic overviews to in-depth explorations of complex topics, such as the role of SARS-CoV-2 nanotubes in neurological impacts or mechanisms of T-cell exhaustion. This initiative aims to empower users with accurate, nuanced, and science-driven insights to combat misinformation and enhance public and professional knowledge. We anticipate that CLEAR will be able to be adapted for other purposes. 

AIRWISE (Airflow Infection Risk With Innovative Simulation Engine): 

AIRWISE aims to fill a significant gap in the understanding of airborne disease transmission by creating an interactive, science-based simulation tool. AIRWISE will use Unity, a powerful video game engine, plus computational fluid dynamics (CFD)-inspired modeling to create specific visual representations of the release, dispersal, and deactivation of airborne particles in real-world scenarios. This platform will educate the public, guide policymakers, and inform building designs for improved health and safety.

Our projects are still in the planning stage and we are excited to bring you more details as they develop. We can’t wait to show them to you! Click here to learn more on our website.

A bit of fun from xkcd…

LATEST NEWS

Jan 27th, 2025: CDC ordered to stop working with the World Health Organization immediately. “Experts said the sudden stoppage was a surprise and would set back work on investigating and trying to stop outbreaks of Marburg virus and mpox in Africa, as well as brewing global threats. It also comes as health authorities around the world are monitoring bird flu outbreaks among U.S. livestock.”

 

Jan. 29th, 2025: New strain of bird flu found in California. “A new bird flu (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak has been discovered in California. The newly reported H5N9 strain was found Monday at a duck farm in Merced County, California, according to the World Organization for Animal Health. The Paris-based organization that studies animal diseases said it’s the first verified U.S. case of H5N9 in poultry. The organization said the more common strain H5N1 was also found.”

 

Jan. 22nd, 2025: HHS issues memo halting communications for health agencies “Employees of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were told to halt all public communications Tuesday. NPR obtained a memo issued by the acting head of HHS, Dr. Dorothy Fink, to the heads of all the agency’s operating divisions, directing them to refrain from most external communications, such as issuing documents, guidance or notices, until such documents can be approved by “a presidential appointee.”

Long CovidPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. spotlight: julia doubleday

Julia Doubleday is a political consultant and campaign staffer who became infected with the SARS-2 virus in November 2023 and later developed Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19., which has disabled her and caused her to become unable to work a standard job. She writes unflinchingly on Substack and Patreon about the failures of U.S. government institutions, healthcare providers, businesses, and supposedly progressive organizations to face up to the dangers of COVID and the disabling effects it’s causing in millions of people. We highly recommend that anyone interested in staying informed about Long COVID follow her on Substack or Patreon and subscribe to her on either platform if you’re able to do so.

Long CovidPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. spotlight: THE SICK TIMES SURVEY

Many people with Long COVIDPersistent symptoms following recovery from acute COVID-19. are finding that their friends are not very keen on being COVID-conscious and making accommodations for the health issues they face. A recent survey from The Sick Times shows that over 80% of the respondents had lost friends due to their differences in COVID-19A disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to respiratory illness. precautions. Ableism is deeply embedded in U.S. society, and most people don’t realize their part in it until it’s pointed out to them, or until they become sick and/or disabled themselves. According to the survey, those with Long COVID and those who practice COVID precautions frequently find that they get more support and acceptance from other disabled and COVID-conscious people than they do those who are able-bodied or who do not take COVID precautions. Joining a clean airAir free of pollutants, including viruses, bacteria, and harmful particles. club or a mask bloc are great ways to find other people who are aligned with COVID-consciousness. You can read more about the survey’s findings at The Sick Times website.

Organizations We love: Mask bloc LA

Mask Bloc LA is a mutual aid mask-bloc group in the Los Angeles area that works to distribute free N95 masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19A disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, leading to respiratory illness., and more recently to reduce the negative impact of inhaling smoke-laden air from the recent fires in the region. Despite a minimal budget and team, they’ve made a tremendous impact during an especially crucial time. Find MaskBloc LA on Twitter and Instagram, and check out their list of resources on their Linktree page.

UPCOMING EVENTS

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If you’re able to donate, we will gladly accept whatever you can offer. Your donations will go towards the projects we’re developing and to pay a tiny group of staffers who are making it all happen. Click here to donate.

 

If you’re interested in volunteering, we’d love to have you! We need people who are interested in practical communications work like creating videos and graphics, writing and editing blog posts, interviewing people, and collecting news articles. We’re also interested in finding folks who have interest or experience in machine learning, large-language models (LLMs), public health policyLaws and regulations aimed at protecting public health., and volunteer coordination. If you have any other skills or experience that you think might help our work, we’ll find a way for you to help! Fill out our contact form on our website and one of us will get back to you as soon as we can.

 

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