Covid-Safe Scouts

Covid-Safe Scouts (@CovidSafeScouts@zeroes.ca) Attached: 1 image Welcome to #MarchMaskness! To commemorate the 5th anniversary of the introduction of mask wearing to the general public*, we’re bringing together masks and respirators in this epic tournament to determine which is the greatest respirator/mask of all time*. Throughout the month of March, we’ll be running a series of polls on Mastodon where you, dear Precautionistas can vote for your favourite respirators and decide the champion of March Maskness. * In some societies. Covid-Safe Scouts are aware that courtesy masking is a concept that long predates the Covid-19 pandemic. * This game is for entertainment and education purposes. Covid-Safe Scouts know that the best respirator is the one that fits your face with no gaps, has optimum filtration, and passes a user seal check, at minimum.

Time to #MaskUp with high-quality respirators. Revisit our #MarchMaskness game to check out our contestants and winners to find the best respirator for your needs.

From: @CovidSafeScouts
https://zeroes.ca/@CovidSafeScouts/114085785678072874

#CovidIsNotOver

If you’re scheduling necessary appointments, use our handy Covid-Safe Appointment Preparation Checklist to prep your supplies and establish boundaries with staff.

PDF: https://covidsafescouts.com/downloadables/covidsafe_appointmentchecklist.pdf

https://covidsafescouts.com/preparedness.html

📣 Important action

The Canadian Standards Association has drafted standards for respirators in healthcare. If this standard is adopted, respirators will be required

Register & comment by Aug. 19 - you don't have to be Canadian

publicreview.csa.ca/Account/Logi...

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Looking to get into CO2 monitoring as a way to gauge indoor air quality? These resources will help you get started and explain how CO2 monitoring relates to Covid mitigation.

https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#co2monitorresources

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Everything you need to know about wearable personal air filters aka respirators aka filtering facepieces formerly known as masks. Use these resources to help filter out toxic particulates and misinformation.

https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#maskresources

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Better health relies on cleaner air. For a crash course in cleaning indoor air, learn about air filtration and ventilation from these resources: https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#filtration

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For Long Covid awareness and resources, we’ve collected links to Long Covid organizations and dedicated repositories.

https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#lcadvocacy

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Did you lose the link to that informative Covid zine you saw a few months ago?

It’s probably here: https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#zines

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When you’re looking for #CovidIsNotOver images to share, take a look through these collections of infographics and posters.

https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#graphics

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screenshot of links to information repositories, including resources, lists, databases, documents, and useful info

For a deeper dive into the societal impact from the start of the pandemic, this individually-maintained repositories contain links to resources, reports, and stories related to Covid infection and post-infection complications.

https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#information

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For the latest studies on Covid, refer to the reputable medical and scientific journals: https://www.covidsafescouts.com/research.html#journals

For direct links to studies and reports on a specific concern, check out the independently-maintained repositories […]

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iCovid Research Repository Delve into the studies and reports ranging from mask efficacy to post-infection risks and complications from reputable scientific journals, then do a Covid-scholar deep dive into a range of topics from air filtration to Covid-safe advocacy to Long Covid issues. • Studies/Reports from Medical/Scientific Journals • Repositories of Medical/Scientific Studies • Information Repositories • Covid-Safe Advocacy Graphics and PSAs • Newsletters / Blogs • Zines • Long Covid Advocacy and Resources • Air Filtration/Ventilation Resources • Respirator and Mask Resources • Covid is Airborne Resources • CO2 Monitoring Resources

On the Covid-Safe Scouts site, we’ve curated a massive collection of individual links to Covid-related information. We’ve also compiled the links to other independently maintained Covid info repositories, many which are still being regularly updated. If you only […]

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We're adding date of publication (month and year) tags to articles, reports, and essays for a better sense of the pandemic timeline and to help you find the most recent and relevant reports.

(It is not possible to sort or search our website by tag or keyword at this time.)

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For a refresher on Covid myths and minimization, refer to the Debunking Covid Misinformation section

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#misinformation

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Explore how internalized ableism and discrimination has stalled efforts to mitigate Covid with the Ableism and Health Supremacy section

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#ableism

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Wearing a respirator should not be a big deal in 2025, and yet, we needed to add a Masking Issues section because filtering out toxic air for personal breathing comfort is somehow controversial

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#maskingissues

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Get more accurate information about Covid infections in children from the Kids and Covid section

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#kids

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Concerned about Covid's effect on pets? See the section of Covid's Impact on Pets/Wildlife

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#animals

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For reports and personal essays about Covid's impact on society and community, see the Essays and Articles on Covid Issues

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#essays

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For links to information about infections—types and symptoms, contagiousness, and post-infection complications, see the What to Know About Covid Infections section
https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html#whattoknow

Looking for links to reports and articles about the impact and lingering effects of Covid infections?

Check our Covid Impact page for links to articles and essays that clearly explain how #CovidIsNotOver and what we could be doing about it.

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html

We're in the process of updating our repository of Covid info bookmarks. We're also adding tags to note when links were published/last updated to help you find the best and freshest resources for Covid safety.

https://covidsafescouts.com/impact.html
https://covidsafescouts.com/research.html

If you’re scheduling necessary appointments, use our handy Covid-Safe Appointment Preparation Checklist to prep your supplies and establish boundaries with staff.

PDF: https://covidsafescouts.com/downloadables/covidsafe_appointmentchecklist.pdf

https://covidsafescouts.com/preparedness.html

Stuck in the Middle with Masking: Playing the Long Game in a Short-Sighted Age - WHN by Sean Mullen, PhD “Clowns to the left of me, jokers to the right…” That line plays in my head more often than it should—especially when I’m the only one walking into a conference ballroom, faculty meeting, or classroom wearing an N95. The song is Stuck in the Middle with You, and it wasn’t written … Continued

You may recall Sean Mullen from his essay on @whn a few weeks ago

https://whn.global/stuck-in-the-middle-with-masking-playing-the-long-game-in-a-short-sighted-age/

Still Masked Still Right Fact Sheet - 05072025.pdf | Powered by Box

Need a quick explainer for why you’re still masking and why you’re advocating for respirator use in your medical appointments? Sean Mullen, PhD created this one-sheet Covid summary to share.

https://uofi.app.box.com/s/9llu70jkrfm6fqjbvvwhj0og9okpls46

#MaskUp #CovidIsNotOver

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Covid-Safe Scout Proficiency Badge No.10
Clean Air and Virus Mitigation Advocate
This recipient is a passionate advocate for clean air via ventilation and air purifiers and virus mitigations including well-fitting respirators and paid sick days.

Wanna earn this […]

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Covid-Safe Scout Proficiency Badge No.7
Distributing Masks/Respirators
This recipient has demonstrated care for their community by handing out disposable N95/KN95 respirators/masks either out of individual kindness or through working with a local mask bloc.

Wanna […]

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Covid Safety Supplies Looking to stock up on disposable respirators? Trying to track down Covid tests? Shopping for portable air purifiers and box fan kits to improve air quality in your home or office? We've found several online stores dedicated to carrying the protective gear and healthcare supplies you need to keep yourself and loved ones as safe and healthy as possible. When shopping for Covid supplies, please be alert to the location and shipping costs of the retailers you're visiting. If purchasing from an international retailer, take note of any customs/duties that might be due and the payment process with the package carrier.

Stock up on the supplies you need to breathe safer, cleaner air and prevent virus spread.

https://covidsafescouts.com/shopping.html

#CovidIsNotOver #MaskUp #CleanTheAir #CovidSafeScouts

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Covid-Safe Scout Merit Badge No.1
Consistently Wearing a Well-Fitted Respirator
Since 2020, this recipient has worn a mask to prevent the spread of Covid and has made sincere efforts to upgrade and improve the fit of their respirators in spite of dropped […]

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Has #MarchMaskness piqued your interest in how to incorporate elastomeric respirators into your PPE wardrobe?
Here are some resources to get you started:
🔗 Lola Germs - Lola’s Elasto Guide […]