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Katherine, wearing glasses, a white KN95, and a name tag, posed for Julie Lam’s camera, as shown in the reflection on the mirror behind Katherine.

“My partner is going through cancer treatment. Any infection can send him to the ER.”— Katherine, one of several organizers of @makeascenemn.bsky.social shares her insight on prevention with @msjulieslam.bsky.social #MaskTogetherAmerica

Ariana Grande reveals she has COVID right before 'Wicked: For Good' opens in theaters Ariana Grande reveals she has tested positive for COVID, hours before opening night of 'Wicked: For Good.' The actress will be missing several scheduled appearances with costar Cynthia Erivo.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo got infected during their tour for Wicked for Good! COVID is spreading year round! Long COVID is disabling millions! Stop the spread!
⚠️Test before gathering
⚠️Stay home when sick!
⚠️Wear N95 masks #MaskTogetherAmerica

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“It’s hard enough when you are an adult having Long COVID, it’s so much harder to watch it in your kids.”—Ann Wallace, Ph.D., NIH RECOVER patient rep shares her stories for #LongCOVID awareness. Watch full presentation: masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...
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Gene-Swaps Could Let Influenza Jump Species Influenza viruses like bird flu can mix and match their genomes, and this has played a role in at least three of the last four flu pandemics

⚠️ Get the flu shot to prevent seasonal flu to reduce the risk of co-infection with a human and #BirdFlu virus, which could lead to the creation of a more transmissible virus through reassortment. Also, mask up please!
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⚠️ People who have contact with birds, cattle, domestic or wild animals should take precautions, including wearing gloves, N95 respirators, eye protection, and fluid-resistant coveralls or other outerwear.
 
⚠️ Do not eat raw food or feed pets with raw food, unpasteurized milk or cheese.

Press release from the Washington State Department of Health announced Nov. 14 that a resident hospitalized earlier this month is the first human to have the H5N5 strain of bird flu, which was previously reported to have been found in animals only. The DOH said the individual is an older adult and has a mixed backyard flock of domestic poultry that was exposed to wild birds.   https://doh.wa.gov/newsroom/h5n5-avian-influenza-confirmed-grays-harbor-county-resident   Graphics of protective equipment such as N95 mask, elastomeric respirator, safety goggles, gloves, coveralls, boots and waterproof apron were added to remind people to protect themselves in high exposure settings. The CDC recommends people who have contact with infected animals to wear PPE. https://www.instagram.com/p/DRQrXpmEW63/?igsh=N3llOTI5bXIzYmtt

🚨The first reported human case of H5N5 #BirdFlu is a hospitalized patient in Grays Harbor County, WA, with symptoms including high fever, confusion, and difficulty breathing. @wadepthealth.bsky.social
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“Imagine your body never gets a break — that’s what #LongCOVID is.” — @AdamVanBavel.bsky.social shared his lived experience during #MaskTogetherAmerica LC Defense Series I on Nov 7, 2025.  Watch the full recording on Youtube and Facebook. masktogetheramerica.org/blog/masktog...

MaskTogetherAmerica on Instagram: "Join us to honor Alice Wong @disability_visibility — a fierce luminary in disability justice and recipient of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”, who serve... In memory of Alice Wong, a disability rights activist who paved the way for a more inclusive and accessible world. Her courage, resilience, and determination inspired a generation of activists and all...

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R.I.P. Alice. We will carry on as your light shines above us. We won’t give up. ✍️ Writer: @msjulieslam.bsky.social Editor: Kathleen Downes. #MaskTogetherAmerica

#N95s4UCSF: Call to Action #N95s4UCSF: Call to Action   I’m alive, bitches! My recent column in Teen Vogue about the surge and its impact on me as a high risk disabled person became a terrifying reality when I ha…

Her horrific hospital stays in January 2024 served as a call to action shared through her #N95s4UCSF campaign (bit.ly/AliceWong_N9...), and her blogs for @teenvogue.com galvanized community support for implementation of airborne precautions and safer healthcare environments.

Unable to wear an N95 mask, the San Francisco resident was dependent on the masking of others. But despite being high risk and disabled, Wong struggled with safe access to care and barriers to accommodation in our eroding healthcare system.

Her determination to demand equity, access, and opportunity improved society for disabled people and their allies worldwide.

Her rage and struggles from combatting discrimination since her childhood growing up in Indiana were channeled to defend the rights of disabled people to be seen as valuable members of society, whose lives are inherently worthy whether they can take part in the traditional labor force or not.

A self-described “Medicaid welfare queen”, Wong never stopped fighting for Americans who need medical coverage and resources to lead a fulfilled life.

“Being disabled in a nondisabled world is precarious, one of constant adaptation. I remade myself into a new cyborg form that still has a voice, a breath, and a will to live.”—Alice Wong
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The world listened to Wong’s powerful voice–first from behind a BiPap mask– and eventually from a communication device that generated her words when placement of a tracheostomy and ventilator left her unable to speak in 2022.

The late disability rights activist and author was born with muscular dystrophy to immigrant parents from Hong Kong. Despite being told that she wouldn’t live to become an adult, she did and left an incredible legacy behind.

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MaskTogetherAmerica Join us to honor Alice Wong @disability_visibility — a fierce luminary in disability justice and recipient of the 2024 MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant”, who served the National Council on...

Join us to honor Alice Wong @sfdirewolf.bsky.social our beloved #MaskTogetherAmerica #KeepMasksinHealthcare community leader who died of an infection at 51 on Nov 14, 2025. R.I.P. Alice. We will carry on as your light shines above us. We won’t give up. www.facebook.com/masktogether...

Trump’s Department of Labor Is Trying to Slash Protections for Home Health Workers Families and workers are waiting to hear whether a rule killing minimum wage and overtime protections will take effect.

Kathleen Downes needs help getting out of bed, bathing, and cooking as someone with quadriplegic multiple sclerosis. “I live with my parents, because the state only authorizes care for 35 hours a week.” Now, the government may remove minimum wage and overtime protections for home health workers.

Thank you Becky! Your advocacy is inspiring us!

31 reactions · 6 comments | Take action to fight erasure of Long COVlD and to defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVlD Defense Series I hosted by our advisor Sarah... Take action to fight erasure of Long COVlD and to defend health justice for long-haulers. Watch #MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVlD Defense Series I hosted by our advisor Sarah Cahill. This virtual...

Watch the full presentation including five Q&A sessions on Youtube and Facebook:
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Solenn Tanguy @solenntango.bsky.social @winslowsp.bsky.social shared her lived experience during MaskTogetherAmerica Long COVID Defense Series I, held on Nov 7, 2025. 

Watch the full presentation including 5 Q&A sessions:
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A grey elephant in the dark. “Please start taking COVID seriously before more people have to suffer and die.” Leslie Lee III, 9th nov. 2025

Rest In Power, Leslie Lee III.
Your last words still resonate. The fight goes on. #LongCOVID

Long Covid — Mask Together America "Long COVID (LC) is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after initial COVID-19 or SARS-CoV-2 infection. The signs, symptoms, and conditions are present four wee...

Check out the pages on our website:
LC Defense Guide:
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LC Resource:
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LC Health Justice Poll, March 15, 2025
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N95+ Masking is Highly Recommended
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At closing, we asked our audience to follow #MaskTogetherAmerica on:
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