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Clinical A/Professor, University of Sydney | Trauma Director, Nepean Hospital | Trauma Physician, Royal Hobart Hospital

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Crucial paper published Friday that deserves much more attention in the #LongCOVID world: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

TLDR: 13/15 immunocompromised patients who had chronic COVID infections (>200 days) cleared the virus in under 2 weeks when given combo antivirals/monoclonals

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17.02.2026 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 35    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

I do miss Arijitโ€™s comments. Always educational and insightful.

17.02.2026 03:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

We have the tools.

Pity we choose not to use them.

17.02.2026 00:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Long COVID associated with SARS-CoV-2 reinfection among children and adolescents in the omicron era (RECOVER-EHR): a retrospective cohort study Children and adolescents face a significantly higher risk of various PASC outcomes after reinfection with SARS-CoV-2. These findings add to previous evidence linking paediatric long COVID to multisyst...

โ€œReinfection was associated with a significantly increased risk of an overall PASC diagnosis (RR 2ยท08 [1ยท68โ€“2ยท59]) and a range of symptoms and conditions potentially related to PASC (RR range 1ยท15โ€“3ยท60), including myocarditis, changes in taste and smell, thrombophlebitis and thromboembolism, โ€ฆetc

16.02.2026 21:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 18    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

Surely the homeless are next.

16.02.2026 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A 25% tax on gas exports could raise $17bn every year.

Aussies pay more tax on beer than the gas industry pay on gas exports.

End the scam: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/fix_gas_export_problem_b?utm_campaign=petition&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky&utm_term=CLI_FossilFuel&utm_content=0

15.02.2026 23:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 201    ๐Ÿ” 66    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 8

What a coincidence

15.02.2026 12:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 39    ๐Ÿ” 10    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

War is peace.
Freedom is slavery.
Ignorance is strength.
infectious diseases are healthy for children
โฌ‡๏ธ

15.02.2026 09:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 6    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I have a great uncle who rests in the Gaza cemetery the IDF have seriously damaged. He was buried in Palestine, and in Palestine he lies still. Damn those bastards for disturbing his rest.

15.02.2026 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are similar elements in how they go after Greta Thunberg and AOC. Young, female, but refusing to cower as they believe appropriate.

All three are moral giants and it infuriates them.

15.02.2026 08:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"The analysis evidenced that effective classroom air filtration costs pence per pupil per day, making it one of the most affordable health and attendance interventions available to schools." #school #education #workers #teachers #students #cleanair #CleanAirForAll #SafeSchools #covid

14.02.2026 12:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 78    ๐Ÿ” 39    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3
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Sign the Petition Call for the Resignation of NSW Premier Chris Minns Following Police Violence at Recent Pr

I attended the #SydneyProtest against the #HerzogVisit. I experienced & witnessed unprovoked police violence against people who were being completely cooperative. I am appalled by NSW Premier Chris Minns' defiant response to criticism. I signed this petition. #auspol #nswpol
c.org/FHh7TbzDbM

14.02.2026 08:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 130    ๐Ÿ” 43    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I think the same thing daily

14.02.2026 04:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Youโ€™ve spotted a unicorn.

They are around here anyway.

Was it turned on?

13.02.2026 02:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And of course the Reserve Bank target 4-5% unemployment. People are unemployed by system design.

12.02.2026 19:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Zoom in. Scroll down ๐Ÿงต

12.02.2026 09:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 12    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

I am sure youโ€™re lovely but the doggo is hard to beat.

12.02.2026 10:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Everyone protesting for Palestine is adorable.

12.02.2026 10:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Amen sister.

11.02.2026 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Mask on and hat pulled down over eyes. Thatโ€™s a look that screams โ€œdonโ€™t mess with meโ€.

11.02.2026 02:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yes, surprised at this too. Then further down they say the best thing you can do is wash your handsโ€ฆ

10.02.2026 19:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In Australia The Police Beat You Up For Opposing Genocide Reading by Tim Foley:

In Australia The Police Beat You Up For Opposing Genocide

Australian authorities were fully aware that inviting Israelโ€™s president was going to ignite unrest and furious opposition. They invited him anyway, and sent in the police to assault the protesters.
www.caitlinjohnst.one/p/in-austral...

10.02.2026 02:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 226    ๐Ÿ” 122    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7
A photoshopped image of Isaac Herzog approaching a NSW police officer while holding a pen.

Headline: Herzog offers to sign copโ€™s pepper spray

A photoshopped image of Isaac Herzog approaching a NSW police officer while holding a pen. Headline: Herzog offers to sign copโ€™s pepper spray

"I'm more used to signing missiles but with the similar shape I'm sure I can make it work." chaser.com.au/general-news...

09.02.2026 23:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 397    ๐Ÿ” 144    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 7

Hey #Sydney
#HerzogNotWelcome
#policebrutality
Has anyone got an update on the teen boy who was brutally bashed by the two cops last night?
Everyone wants to know about his welfare and to tell him heโ€™s been offered legal help
Please pass it on

10.02.2026 04:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 35    ๐Ÿ” 25    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

Can you please let us know when NSW Police will be releasing footage from their body cams to back-up claims that the peaceful protestors to Herzog's visit to Australia were violent towards Police, @chrisminnsmp.bsky.social.

Important the public sees evidence, I'm sure you would agree. #auspol

10.02.2026 01:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 223    ๐Ÿ” 87    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 4

Good question

"Husic joins criticism of police actions against Muslim prayer in protest

How is it that people engaged in peaceful prayer can be moved on faster, more forcibly than black-shirted neo-Nazis standing outside NSW parliament?"

10.02.2026 06:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The Chaser lads bringing it home:

10.02.2026 03:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 50    ๐Ÿ” 21    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

What does justify a royal commission is the actions of the NSW government and NSW Police in the lead-up to and events of last night in the Sydney CBD. Any internal investigation will have no credibility.

10.02.2026 01:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 304    ๐Ÿ” 92    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 9    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

I have reports from people who were there that confirm this.

09.02.2026 21:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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