GW

GW

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Pro Vax, vascularly compromised, INOCA = Vasospasm and CMD/Cardiac! Australian with 1 foot in EU (Italia) and 1 foot home. Photography! Fuji X. All pics © or CC to me. Statistics are just numbers until you become one, ask me how i know.

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Fascinating thread from Ryan. Below is an explainer of what is likely going on with these v different looking variants, except in this new PJ case the chronically infected person seems to be continually transmitting infections that establish themselves in others. theconversation.com/the-emergenc...

theconversation.comThe emergence of JN.1 is an evolutionary ‘step change’ in the COVID pandemic. Why is this significant?The JN.1 variant has become dominant in Australia and around the world, causing large waves of infections. Here’s what we know about it so far – and why it’s so important.
Ryan Hisner@ryanhisner.bsky.social

Large upload from Ontario yesterday, providing some striking revelations about the evolution of PJ.2.1. First, there is yet another strikingly divergent branch of PJ.2.1. This isn't one variant: it's four. More and more, this resembles the emergence of BA.1/2/3. What is happening? 1/

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A petition with 124,665 signatures says we don’t want our weapons, components & resources contributing to war crimes or genocide. The Red Lines Package gives Gov an opportunity to restore Aus's leadership on international law. I urge the Gov to act. #auspol #politas

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🚨 BREAKTHROUGH: Two Canadian Scientists Develop an Inhaled Vaccine Mist That Delivers Immunity Directly to the Lungs, Right Where Viruses Enter Two scientists, Fiona Smaill and Zhou Xing, developed AeroVax, an inhaled vaccine mist designed to reach the lungs in just 2 minutes.

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"Italian and Brazilian authorities investigate possible Ebola cases as outbreak grows." "Authorities in Italy and Brazil are investigating suspected Ebola cases as numbers rise in central Africa. These possible infections fuel fears that the virus is managing to escape the region."

abc.net.auItalian and Brazilian authorities investigate possible Ebola cases as outbreak growsThe true reach of the Ebola outbreak in central Africa could be much wider than the official figures published by central African authorities, the World Health Organization is warning.

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Canada: Seasonal COVID-19 vaccine in 2025/26 cut illness risk by half, new study finds. "A seasonal COVID-19 vaccine used in Canada for the 2025/26 respiratory virus season has reduced the risk of symptomatic illness by about half, according to a recently published interim analysis."

labmate-online.comSeasonal COVID-19 vaccine in 2025/26 cut illness risk by half in Canadian studyInterim analysis from the Canadian Sentinel Practitioner Surveillance Network has estimated that the 2025/26 seasonal COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of symptomatic infection by 48 per cent at ni...

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The World Health Organisation says Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda is a “public health emergency of international concern” "The WHO made its declaration on Sunday after 88 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases linked to the outbreak of the Bundibugyo virus"

theguardian.comWHO says Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda is ‘emergency’ of international concernAt least 80 deaths and more than 300 suspected cases in the DRC, while Uganda reports spread from travellers

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Dutch Health Council urges government action on long Covid. The Dutch Health Council says around 400,000 people in the Netherlands may be living with long Covid, many with severe symptoms. There’s still ongoing debate over whether long Covid treatment should be fully included in regular healthcare.

dutchnews.nlDutch Health Council urges government action on long Covid - DutchNews.nlThe Dutch Health Council has urged the ministry of health, welfare and sport to increase clarity around long Covid. Although estimates vary of how many people suffer from it, the council puts it at 40...

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Africa CDC is sounding the alarm over an Ebola outbreak in DRC, where 13 of 20 samples tested were positive for Ebola - likely a non-Zaire ebolavirus. So far, there are about 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths.

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Very important statement. TL;DR Human to human transmission documented if in limited numbers. Be careful. Numbers may not remain low if we aren’t. Aerosol transmission mentioned indirectly (ventilation).

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Replying to @who.int

Has the #WHO educated to the media and the public that given that #hantavirus is airborne, #Aerosol spread, and the only mask designed to stop aerosols is N95 masks or greater, and that a large supply of N95 mask should be airdropped on that ship? & used by those who came from it for a while?

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Spain invested heavily in clean energy over the last 6 years. Now, as gas prices rise, Spain has some of the lowest electricity costs on the continent. In August 2025, Spain used zero coal — just 10 years ago it powered 25% of the country. This is what energy independence actually looks like. 🌎

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Spain Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez: "Trump is someone who will set the world on fire and then blame smoke caused by that. He has been wrong for 18 days of war. I urge everyone to call him out"

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This is brilliant. So many against EVs as they can’t be charged at home by people living in units. They never offer solutions, or even criticise solution. Well now we have a solution that works! #Auspol. #ev

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Bottom line from the last 6 years of COVID research : If you’ve got blood vessels, you’d be wise to avoid additional infections. Now is a great time to normalize wearing a respirator. Might feel awkward at first, but every person who does makes it easier for others to follow. Be a leader. 😷

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COVID-19 can directly infect heart tissue. Researchers at the Centenary Institute and UTS created a human heart cell model showing SARS-CoV-2 can directly infect heart tissue, helping explain why some people develop serious heart complications during and after COVID-19 infection.