Miles W. Griffis

On March 8, at the direction of #SOUTHCOM commander Gen. Francis L. Donovan, Joint Task Force Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Designated Terrorist Organizations. Intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. Six male narco-terrorists were killed during this action. No U.S. military forces were harmed. @DeptofWar #OpSouthernSpear UNCLASSIFIED

We’re still murdering people in “drug boats” even as we start a new war in Iran. Six people today.

Tweet from Paula Scanlan that reads, "the number of people I still see wearing face masks in the year 2026 is genuinely concerning" Tweet from Jerome Adams that reads, "Why do you care? Honestly asking. I thought the original mantra was “to each their own.” It sounds like you’re wanting to impose your priorities/belief systems on others while saying they shouldn’t impose theirs on you? What am I missing? Also, beyond Covid – many people have found wearing a mask, has lowered their allergy symptoms- and pollen counts are rising this time of year. And Asian cultures have worn masks for years – are you bothered by Asians? Again honestly asking. 🤷🏽‍♂️"

Appreciate former Sugreon General Jerome Adams pushing back on anti-mask sentiment on Twitter/X

A 3D medical animation shows the secretion of cytokines, small pink particles floating near purple and blue cells. The text reads, “The Sick Times. Long COVID research updates. Researchers identified high levels of cytokine interferon gamma (IFN-γ) as a potential biomarker for Long COVID. Two new studies compare SARS-CoV-2’s long-term risks to those of the flu. A small phase 1 clinical trial will test the safety of the cancer monoclonal antibody Pembrolizumab (Keytruda).”

Researchers identified high levels of cytokine interferon gamma (IFN-γ) as a potential biomarker for Long COVID. The small study, published in Science Advances, found that symptoms improved when production of IFN-γ (a molecule that plays an important role in immune response) decreased. The researchers followed the people with Long COVID for 31 months, and tested their blood with a highly sensitive procedure. “It’s unlikely that all the different Long COVID symptoms are caused by the same thing,” one of the authors said in a press release, stating the need for treatments for different presentations of the disease.

Two new studies compare SARS-CoV-2’s long-term risks to those of the flu. A recent study in Frontiers in Immunology found that both COVID-19 and flu can impact lungs post-infection, but that only COVID-19 caused a significant impact on the brain. The study used a mouse model to compare the long-term effects of flu and COVID-19, finding that COVID-19 led to brain inflammation, sensory processing issues, and other types of brain injury. Still, the study did not mention myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or dysautonomia, which can both impact the brain and be triggered by influenza. A separate study in Communications Medicine also found that there is a higher risk of kidney disease after SARS-CoV-2 infection than after influenza.

A small phase 1 clinical trial will test the safety of the cancer monoclonal antibody Pembrolizumab (Keytruda). Sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the trial will enroll 15 participants with neurological symptoms of Long COVID in Bethesda, Maryland. Ketytruda is an infusion drug that is used to treat various cancers, including advanced melanoma and Hodgkin lymphoma. The trial adds to other cancer drugs like Anktiva and rapamycin being tested for Long COVID. The study is not yet recruiting. Study contact: Ladifatou N. Fouanta, ladifatou.fouanta@nih.gov.

🔬 Researchers identified high levels of cytokine interferon gamma (IFN-γ) as a potential biomarker for Long COVID

🦠 Two new studies compare SARS-CoV-2’s long-term risks to those of the flu

💊 A small phase 1 clinical trial will test the safety of Pembrolizumab

#LongCOVID research: bit.ly/4rV8DNf

DHS said that Ruben Ray Martinez was a threat.

That he “rammed” their vehicles.

Video evidence shows he was at a full stop and not a danger to anyone.

They shot him three times and killed him.

Just like Marimar Martinez, Renee Good & Alex Pretti.

They’re lying to cover up murder.

That definitely makes sense! Thank you for this 🙏

Thank you so much for this!

Many thanks, Meredith!

Haitian man dies in ICE custody after family says tooth infection went untreated A 56-year-old Haitian man died in ICE custody in Arizona. His family says an untreated tooth infection spread and killed him.

Can you imagine how much pain this man must have been in? Haitian man dies in #ICE custody after family says tooth infection went untreated
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ICE detains reporter Estefany Rodríguez in Nashville - Nashville Banner Reporter Estefany Rodríguez, detained by ICE with no arrest warrant, may face deportation. Her attorneys seek immediate review of the legality of her case.

ICE has arrested and detained a Nashville journalist who reported stories critical of ICE. She’s married to a U.S. citizen and has been seeking asylum here after fleeing death threats in Colombia because of her journalism there.

They’ve already sent her to Louisiana.

Can anyone point me to a resource on how sign "Long COVID" in American Sign Language? I've seen various ways from spelling it out, to using the sign for "Coronavirus" or "COVID-19" followed by "Long" or "Stay". I'm curious if there is any official guidance/recommendations. Many thanks 🙏

So excited to join this stellar team!!

Let me know what you wanna hear on season 2 of Still Here, and more importantly, WHO you want to hear from in the Long COVID community👀👀

Welcome, @melaniemarich.bsky.social!

We’re so thrilled to work with you @thesicktimes.org on our podcast, Still Here!

Margot and Anne Frank died in Bergen-Belsen as a typhus epidemic killed 17,000 people

we protected my mom from COVID for 5 years. She caught it at the hospital during an outbreak in the dialysis ward (!!) and died 5 days later.

we will do nothing with this information as a society

The King In Black. 2025. Digital mixed medium. A human figure facing left wearing a long black robe standing against a textured wall that's shades of red and green from top to bottom. Their head resembles a burning ember and has a crown of flames and billowing smoke on it.

The King In Black. 2025. Digital mixed medium. Detail: A human figure facing left wearing a black robe standing against a textured wall that's shades of red. Their head resembles a burning ember and has a crown of flames and billowing smoke on it.

Oh, hey. Yesterday was the 1-year birthday of my piece The King In Black. It holds a lot of meaning and significance for me. A return to artistic and technical form, and a representation of living with Long Covid. Added bonus is a lot of you really like it too, which I sincerely appreciate.

✊🏼

3 New Resources, Created by Young People The Covid Made Long project is a research partnership led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), in collaboration with Long Covid Kids, Imperial College, Long Covid Support, and ...

Three brand-new resources, created by #YoungPeople and for young people, have just been launched, and we believe they have the power to make a real difference to the lives of #children and #families living with #LongCovid.

www.longcovidkids.org/post/covid-m...

#LongCovidAwareness #Resources

An illustration from Long COVID Transformed My Mommy shows two kids in bed with their mother. She wraps them both up in a hug.

An illustration from Long COVID Transformed My Sister Into a Turtle shows a turtle wearing sunglasses and headphones. The text reads, "My mommy is like a turtle that doesn't want to come out of her shell. She avoids loud noises and bright lights. She prefers cozy, quiet places."

We haven’t seen many narratives about — or for — kids whose family members have #LongCOVID. Author and educator Sara Robitaille seeks to change that with her two new children’s books, Long COVID Transformed My Mommy and Long COVID Transformed My Sister into a Turtle. bit.ly/4csWXfE

For a story in @thesicktimes.org, seeking organizers in any left movement work who’ve taken a break or fully stepped away from organizing sometime since 2020 due to Long COVID. They can be anonymous in the piece and may reach out directly at longdefeat.08 on Signal #LongCOVID #NEISvoid

Every trans person who refuses to shrink their identity to fit the room is expanding the world for everyone else.

Journalist Sara Murphy is working on a story about the impact of climate disasters on people with #LongCOVID, focusing on the American South. She would love to connect with people who had to manage the recent ice storms and extreme cold, or even previous disasters. Contact: hello@saramurphyphd.com.

Promotional graphic for a virtual event titled “Living With Long COVID.” The top features abstract artwork in teal, turquoise, purple, and black. Below, large light green text on a dark teal background reads “Living With Long COVID.” A light green band lists event details: “March 5th,” “12P ET / 5P GMT,” and “Zoom.” At the bottom are the logos for PHAN, Public Health Action Network, and Air Support Project.

Join us and Air Support Project on Thursday, March 5th at 12 noon ET / 5pm GMT for a conversation with Becky Ancira Robertson and Amanda Finley on living with Long COVID. They'll talk about how it has affected them, what they've done about it, and what keeps them going.

The first comic slide of “reasons to wear a mask 2026” depicts a person wearing a white mask who says “Hell yea!” Around them are bright pastel colors and cute but ominous looking SARS-CoV-2 viruses. Text reading “a lil manifesto about taking care of yourself and others- with over 50 citations! By Gillian Levine.”

This comic slide from “why you should wear a mask 2026” by Gillian Levine extends playful the Long COVID fest concept and depicts a hand holding a sheet from a music festival with facts about Long COVID facts and prevention, stating that everyone is vulnerable and that there is no cure, among other facts.

This comic slide from “why you should wear a mask 2026” by Gillian Levine shows ways to prevent COVID-19 and Long COVID, focusing on the importance of masking.

This comic slide from “why you should wear a mask 2026” by Gillian Levine playfully gives reasons of why to wear a mask using a Monopoly board. Each square represents a different reason to mask, from protecting yourself and others to protecting yourself from other airborne virus. Dice and game board pieces are scattered around.

Artist Gillian Levine recently wrote and illustrated a comic sharing reasons to continue masking in 2026. She kindly gave us permission to republish it.

😷 Read the full comic at The Sick Times: bit.ly/4rVqQdp

The graves dug for 153 Iranian female school children who were killed by an Israeli-American strike.

Photo: IRNA

screenshot of a Zoom chat between Miles, betsy, Torie, Funmi, and Madeline. Their names are emphasized in starburst shapes. The text reads, “The Sick Times. Watch now! Expert tips on pitching and writing Long COVID op-eds.”

Help break the stigma around #LongCOVID: share your story by writing an op-ed! To help demystify the process of writing and pitching, we hosted a free webinar with expert guests Torie Bosch, Funmi Okunola, and Madeline Miller.

Watch now, or share with a writer friend! bit.ly/4s1qJxb

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Death toll in US-Israeli strike on girls' school in southern Iran rises to 40 killed, state-run IRNA news agency reports.

That’s incredible!!

The phrase “preemptive strike” is as insulting as when we were sold “humanitarian pauses” in the middle of a live-streamed genocide. The powerful looking you straight in the face and telling you your common sense simply doesn’t matter.

Reasons to Mask in 2026 — Gillian Levine

Find the original comic and more of Gillian's work on her professional website:

gillianlevine.com/reasons-to-m...