Accompanied my Mom to doctor's appointment this morning. This was mainly for getting another prescription for her recurring gout issue. She got a physical checkup too. Her doctor & his MOA were masked up. None of the other medical clinic staff & no other patients were masked.
Location of masking report: Burnside Medical Clinic - office in lower part of building - there's a different office with same name on main level.
En route to pharmacy to pickup prescription refills. A #SelfPortrait in the car.
50 000 – Die #LaTdH vom 24. Januar, zusammengestellt von @rockToamna für das @eulemagazin, u.a. über #Lichtfenster, #ZeroCovid und Disziplin in der #Coronakrise, #Inauguration und #Zivilreligion in den #USA, #Missbrauch und #Kirche, #Islam und #Theologie: https://bit.ly/2Y8HXMC
50 000 – Die #LaTdH vom 24. Ja...
All except 1 staff is masked at Burnside Medical Office, lower level office with bad air ventilation. There are 5 other patients in waiting area & only one is masked(blue surgical mask). Mom & I are only ones here wearing N95s. We have opted to sit closer to entry/exit & around the corner from the unmasked open mouth breathers.
@ABScientist Oh, I know that very well as I'm still #ZeroCovid & lost more offline connections since mask mandates were removed. My social circle has diminished because almost everyone has decided to ignore covid dangers. I have only a handful of safe friends left.
I blast highway to hell, almost every time I have to go to hospital for work or personal related reasons. It's hellish for #ZeroCovid disabled folks like me because our hospitals aren't really covid safe & they haven't been safe for a few years now. It is where Dad & big Auntie were infected. Mask policy returned to hospitals recently but almost all staff just wear the flimsy surgical blue masks. I wear my own N95s & use a nasal spray for additional protection.
I'll be playing highway to hell again at 10am because I have to go to VGH for a client meeting.
Gegen den #rechtsruck in antiautoritären, linken oder auch liberalen Bubbles!
Ein gesamtgesellschaftlicher Rechtsruck verschiebt auch die eher "linken" Teile der Gesellschaft tendenziell nach rechts. So sind viele Diskussionen der letzten Jahre sehr von der Auseinandersetzung mit rechter Ideologie geprägt während die Ausgestaltung antiautoritärer Konzepte ausbleibt oder sogar als realitätsfern belächelt wird.
Über alle politischen Spektren hinweg scheint sich ein #alman Konsens breit zu machen: Es gibt ein Problem? Verbieten!!! Bestrafen!!!
Das klingt immer ganz hart und entschlossen, oder? In Wirklichkeit ist es das Gegenteil radikaler Politik. Nicht nur macht es unsere Welt immer autoritärer, sondern es löst auch keine Probleme. Das wissen wir bei #hanf, aber scheinbar halten es viele Leute für eine gute Idee Nazis zu verbieten #afdverbot oder Jugendliche Zuhause einzusperren #ZeroCOVID oder Sexarbeit zu verbieten.
Dadurch gibt es aber nicht weniger Nazis, mehr Gesundheit oder weniger Patriachat. Damit haben wir nur ein unfreundliches gesellschaftliches Klima sowie erschwerte Bedingungen für radikale Politik. Denn Brände, die unter dem Deckel eines Verbots schwelen, lassen sich kaum je löschen.
Unmasked colleague at LTC today, while I was walking out with my plant gift:
Why do so many people always gift you pretty things?
Me: I'm a genuinely kind, caring & thoughtful person. I don't work unmasked around anyone, especially vulnerable elderly folks. That's probably why you never get any gifts.
*Pointing to her unmasked face*
*invisible mic drop*
Reaction: Stunned into silence as I continued to walk out of the building.
She probably thinks I'm a total bitch now
Oh well. She asked. I just answered, honestly
If one would do a psychological profile of the #antivax community and compare with a profile of the #zeroCovid community, I bet one would see many similarities in personalities.
And these two online communities - even if they would eagerly deny it - have many things in common. Being isolated in their filter bubbles, for example.
Like the cult-like sectarian mentality and the fanatic agenda, where they cannot participate in a rational discussion beyond their own personal experiences.
Friends and colleagues on #Mastodon: let's make this our new platform instead of replacing one commercial site (#X #Twitter)
for another one ( #bluesky ). #fediverse and community-owned social media is the future!
Besides, what is the point of replacing a toxic far-right platform full of antivaxxers with a liberal bubble filled with hysterical #facemask fetischists and #ZeroCovid fanatics?
Shoutout to all the #HandyDart & #Taxi drivers in #VictoriaBC who are great with remembering my transportation safety needs & happily wear quality masks when they transport me to/from work.
I've just been informed that I need to find a new server if I want to write very long posts, so I'm looking for one. Since I'm #ZeroCOVID, I'm wondering whether zeroes.ca might be suitable. But I'm also from the USA. Does that server welcome members from this meth lab of a nation?
Cat face mask over my N95 mask.
Quick pharmacy pickup outing.
And to avoid misunderstandings, here is also the comparison of COVID-19 deaths vs. excess mortality. 2/2
#excessdeaths #COVID19 #COVID_19 #ZeroCOVID #vaccine #Pandemic
A reminder regarding #COVID19 inquiries, learning lessons from the #pandemic, and #ZeroCOVID. This is the comparison of countries, in which #COVID_19 spread before (UK) and after #vaccination (NZ) through the population (later UK case numbers unreliable, testing stopped). 1/2
An article I wrote about #COVID or any other plague and why we need #OneHealth - now.
Trigger warning: I talk about lockdowns and #ZeroCovid policy
https://write.zeroes.ca/m4c91nhi3q
Some sales + resources for US-based #COVIDcautious #covidconscious #stillCOVIDing #covidaware #ZeroCovid folks #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDisAirborne #WearAMask #MasksWork #maskup @maskup @pandemicene @novid
Masks/mask related:
https://linktr.ee/buymasks - (at)buymasksUS on Instagram has a linktree for mask resources and more coupons. I will do my best to update the below, but please also utilize this as a resource (and follow them on IG if you're on there!)
https://maskbloc.org/ - Find your local mask bloc for free masks (and/or to donate to)!
https://behealthyusa.net/collections/crazy-offers - 70% off POSH KF94s from BeHealthy with code POSH70 (many cute colors and designs for adults and kits though they expire in less than a year). They also have a bundle of 100 Blue 2D KF94 for $50, and the main BeHealthy site often has codes for 20-40% off retail priced masks too, they carry many korean KF94s.
https://alliantbiotech.com/ - redimasks (adhesive n95s - good for MRIs) 50% off with code M4E50%
https://www.armbrustusa.com/ - HIYX13RN for 30% off (sign up for emails and texts for other semi-regular coupon codes, n95s, kn95s, they allow you to purchase single masks to sample as well).
https://bonafidemasks.com/ - TRUST25 for 25% off (kn95s).
https://bloxdirect.com/ - $.25/ea duckbill n95s (caveat- shipping is pricey).
https://www.protectly.co/ - \VitaCore CAN99 Black Respirators 10 packs are 20% off with code VitaCore. Protectly also offers mask samples for purchase (n99 and n100 excluded), and has a 10% code when signed up for sms alerts.
https://stauffersafety.com/ - They have both the normal 3m 9205 auras and the cloth elastic version auras (9210s). Free shipping over $50 too.
https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/7006752/3M-Aura-N95-Particulate-Respirator-9205PH/ - office depot has 3m auras and a 25% off code when signed up for text alerts (and free shipping over $50).
https://fittests4all.bigcartel.com/ - Home mask fitting kits (pre order).
https://sipmask.com/ - 20% off sip mask valve with code SIPMASKBLOC (subscribe and save excluded).
Air Purifiers:
https://www.officecrave.com/lorell-hepa-420-air-purifier-00204.html - Lorell 420 Air Purifier for $47.25 (reviewed here, same unit just taotronics branded: https://housefresh.com/taotronics-ap003-review/)
https://www.bulksupply.com/lorell-hepa-420-layer-air/llr00206/item5663 - 4 pack of filters for the above $12.21(they also carry the air purifier for $52.64).
Tests/test related:
https://store.pharmalynk.com/products/flowflex-covid-19-antigen-rapid-home-test-kit-flash-sale - $5.98/ea Flowflex sale
https://www.amazon.com/Flowflex-COVID-19-Home-Test-Tests/dp/B09PZS1N44 Flowflex rapid tests - 5 tests (but multiple swabs and vials in one box, heads up) for $32 (less if you setup subscribe and save).
https://www.target.com/p/flowflex-covid-19-antigen-home-test-5ct/-/A-87685408 - Flowflex 5 pack (also all in one box) for $35.
https://lifehacker.com/where-to-find-a-pcr-covid-test-and-why-you-need-one-1850779459- Comparison of the NAAT tests on the market.
https://shop.aptitudemedical.com/ - Metrix NAAT tests (also available on Amazon).
https://shop.3eohealth.com/ - 3eo NAAT tests.
https://virus.sucks/pluslife_en/ - Info on Pluslife NAAT tests (email discount [at] virus dot sucks for discount codes).
https://www.ondemand.labcorp.com/covid-19-pcr-tests - PCRs for $79 (either overnighted to you, which you overnight back, or in person in some locations). PCR testing at walgreens is $130, for comparison.
Covid Positive (Rapid, NAAT, or PCR) - What To Do:
https://peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/ - People's CDC guide (has a symptom tracker and isolation diary).
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7xnDd5952zvYnCQoWDi8PyRNdObJY2chGChOZ8E38w/ - Clean Air Club's Guide (includes a symptom tracker).
https://pharmd.substack.com/p/i-have-covid-what-should-my-kids - Guide with some supplement recommendations that may prevent Long Covid, adult and children dosing suggestions.
Covid Positive (Rapid, NAAT or PCR) - Telehealth Options:
https://hidrb.com/covid - A Paxlovid telehealth option (that doesn't require video calls!) to get a paxlovid RX if you have a positive rapid, NAAT, or PCR test.
https://sesamecare.com/medication/paxlovid - Another Paxlovid telehealth but does require video appointment
https://plushcare.com/covid-medications-online/ - Another Paxlovid telehealth option but does require video appointment
https://agelessrx.com/metformin/ - Metformin telehealth option (prescribed for antiaging, and best to do before you test positive as it's mailed out to you)
CO2 Monitors:
https://cleanaircrew.org/aranet4coupon/ - Clean air crew constantly has an aranet coupon code (to buy from Naltic industries), if there isn't an aranet sale this is likely the cheapest way to get one.
https://smartairfilters.com/en/product/co%E2%82%82-monitor/ -SmartAir CO2 monitor (under $70, comparison with Aranet here: https://breathesafeair.com/smartair-co2-monitor-review/).
https://inkbird.com/products/wireless-4-in-1-air-quality-monitor-iam-t1 - Inkbird Iam-T1 (usually around or under $110, comparison with Aranet here: https://breathesafeair.com/inkbird-iam-t1-review/).
https://a.co/d/d3QH6oW - Vitalight CO2 monitor (usually under $50, much shorter battery life - 8 hours at best, review here https://breathesafeair.com/vitalight-mini-co2-detector-review/).
https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/sensirion-ag/SCD4X%2520CO2%2520GADGET/15293472 / https://www.mouser.com/new/sensirion/sensirion-scd4x-co2-gadget/ - Sensirion scd4x. Also way cheaper than Aranet, needs to be plugged into a USB A port and only shows colors (green, yellow, red) but does show readings in app.
Naomi Wu reviews the Vitalight and Sensirion in this video here: https://youtu.be/Fo2cZiRyokk