Nov. 10, 2022It is important to remember that masks still do their jobs when it comes to slowing the rate of COVID-19 transmissions. This article details an experiment by two Boston school districts to keep a mask mandate instated. The findings show that rates of COVID among children in schools are lowered significantly while they wear masks.Nov. 22, 2022COVID-19 disinformation has increasingly become an issue over the course of the pandemic. Check out this article detailing the danger of far-right social media platforms and how they have contributed to wide-spread COVID-19 disinformation.Nov. 28, 2022The term 'immunity debt' has recently come into use in discussions about COVID and its relationship to our immune system and other sicknesses. This article by The Irish Times clear up what exactly is meant by 'immunity debt', the misinformation this initial definition spreads, and an alternative meaning for the term.Dec. 7, 2022 Paxlovid is a COVID-19 medication which has been available for free, courtesy of the federal government. However, it is now in danger from the private medicinal industry. This article from KHN details why this is important and what this means for different demographics across the nation. Dec. 12, 2022From the journal of Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding, check out this entry detailing COVID-19 transmission and death rates in both the U.S and China. Dr. Feigl-Ding advises us not to focus on the shortcomings of other COVID-19 responses in other countries, but rather to focus on and learn from our own. Jan. 14, 2022Provided by the CDC, this piece explores the social determinates of health, detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted disparities between marginalized communities of color and their white peers.Jan. 1, 2023Another article regarding Paxlovid and other antiviral COVID medicines, detailing how antiviral medicines are not always suited or available for those who need them.Dec. 25, 2022Check out this tweet from Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding regarding COVID rates among children and adolescents and how this is connected to myths about youth being 'practically immune' to COVID-19. It is important to remember this in order to keep our children safe and healthy.Dec. 31, 2022In 2022, many people began to falsely believe that the COVID-19 pandemic was 'over' due to social reaction. However, we have seen that 2022 has had the highest death rates than the prior two years at the pandemic's height. What does this mean? Check out this article to learn more.Jan. 7, 2023Take a look at this Twitter thread from Joey Fox regarding how long it will take to ventilate contaminated air from any given space so that it is safe for you to use the space as needed. Fox also discusses whether or not it is necessary to mask up or flush out the space in the process.This article by Jessica Wildfire details how the global elite have been taking advantage of COVID-19 protections that are not available to those not within the global elite. They are utilizing PCR testing, masking, and expensive air purification devices to keep their air as clean as possible. It is not being properly communicated to the public that these measures must be taken to keep us all COVID-safe. This article discusses what this means for the public.Jan. 31, 2023In this tweet from Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, it is detailed that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over, contrary to popular belief. People are, unfortunately and tragically, still being hospitalized. People are still losing loved ones. We must continue to stay COVID conscious. We must continue the battle against COVID-19.March 12, 2023Take a look at this Twitter thread from Conor Browne, professional bio-risk consultant. He discusses the effect of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the way it effects the workforce and, subsequently, the economy.Feb. 4, 2021This article from WIRED discusses a incident in New Zealand where an outbreak was traced to a 50-second window of exposure. What can we learn as a result of analyzing this incident, and how can it help us move toward a brighter, COVID-free future?March 20, 2023In a study led by Dr. Mark M. Davis, it was found that in those who had experienced a SARS-CoV-2 infection prior to being vaccinated, vaccination produces CD8+ T cells at a considerably lesser rate than those vaccinated before ever experiencing a SARS-CoV-2 infection. Learn more about this study at its results by clicking the provided link.March 27, 2023Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding details in this thread some of the shared and spoken about topics by Dr. Anthony Fauci during speech at Georgetown University. Dr. Fauci admits some key mistakes to common COVID-19 misconceptions: The current variants are strong an evading immunizations, COVID-19 can be transmitted by those who are asymptomatic, and COVID-19 is airborne. Please see the thread for more information.Feb. 3, 2023This article from PBS details the horrifying drop in life expectancy among the Native American population by 6.5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, it sheds some light on other issues the indigenous populations are facing across the nation, such as poverty rate, unemployment rate, and historical trauma.April 8, 2023Please check out this article from The Guardian detailing just how harmful the COVID-19 pandemic has been for children, especially those who have unfortunately lost one or both parents. It also discusses how orphaned children are often not centered in discussion about COVID policies and the damage this can cause.April 10, 2023Take a look at this article from the Washington Post regarding the Biden Administration's new 'Project Next Gen', what its plans are, why it is important, and everything else you need to know!This video, created in response to the World Health Organization declaration that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, spreads the message of why it is so important to understand that COVID-19 is still affecting thousands across the nation. It is dangerous to assume the pandemic is over and that COVID is no longer a worry!May 5, 2023
#MEAction is a global network for equality for those with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. This tweet and video from this network details the fight of #MEAction Network against the declaration of the end of the pandemic. Their work and activism is yet another reminder that we cannot give up the battle against COVID-19!Read more about the effects of the Trump administration on COVID research and the EcoHealth Alliance both at the height of the pandemic and today.March 13, 2023This piece from Morehouse School of Medicine discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Black children, discussing the finds of a study conducted by the Satcher Health Leadership Institute and commissioned by the Black Coalition Against COVID. The study found that Black children with COVID had 2.7 times as many deaths as White children with COVID-19.May 5, 2023Of the more than 3.2 million people lost to the SARS-CoV-2 virus in 2022, death rates were highest among Black and Native populations. This CDC report on 2022 COVID-19 fatalities shares more details.March 27, 2023What have we learned about health disparities after the COVID-19 pandemic and MPox outbreak? This article, discussing the disproportionate effects of both illnesses among marginalized racial groups, details what the events of both the pandemic and outbreak can teach us about the future of health equity.May 1, 2023Curious about what the future of COVID-19 may look like? SARS-CoV-2 infection patterns suggest COVID may affect our communities in smaller waves rather than seasonal spikes like we have seen with Influenza. This article published with Nature shares more.The World Health Network is an amazing online resource that collects information on COVID-19, Long COVID, and how we can all work together to create a healthier, safer environment for one another. Please check it out for more information!April 28, 2023Take a look at this Twitter thread from Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding regarding the recent April CDC Conference and it's shcoking outbreak despite facing the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in early May.May 26, 2023Twitter use frame weaver has put together a wonderful database for the COVID research, resources, and information they have come across while researching COVID-19. It is a great resource for anyone struggling with Long COVID, ME/CFS, MCAS, POTS, PCOS, and other chronic illnesses. Please check it out!May 26, 2023Researchers at the University of Helsinki have spearheaded the groundbreaking development of molecule TriSb92, which may eventually become a crucial tool in preventing the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. To learn more about this discovery and the future of clinical trials and potential commercial use, click on the article linked above. Or check out the study here!March 27, 2023Each state fared differently throughout the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. But what factors contributed to state COVID-19 statistics? This article discusses some of the social determinants crucial to COVID-19 deaths. It is an amazing read regarding how human solidarity can make a difference in the well-being of an entire community.June 8, 2023Several sources over the course of the pandemic have claimed that surgical masks are able to prevent the airborne spread of COVID-19 as well as N95 masks - but this is flawed! This thread and linked study from the People's CDC analyzes the flaws within these claims.Why is COVID-19 not a seasonal virus like the flu?
Jan. 29, 2024
COVID-19 is spread year-round. This article discusses how COVID-19’s quick mutations allow it to attack our bodies in new ways that our immune system can’t keep up with.
A spike in flu, COVID-19, and RSV can lead to cardiovascular issues
Jan. 24, 2024
This article discusses how COVID-19, the flu, and RSV can trigger cardiovascular complications like heart attacks, exacerbate heart failure symptoms, and increase inflammation. Doctors are even seeing these effects in younger patients in their 20s.
Preterm Infants Protected by Maternal COVID-19 Vaccination!
Jan. 31, 2024
A study by the National Institutes of Health found that mothers who had been vaccinated against COVID-19 were able to pass on antibodies to their babies. Both pre-term and term babies had similar levels of antibodies!
The likelihood of COVID-19 infection from asymptomatic exposure is higher than previously thought.
March 26, 2024
A study in Clinical Infectious Diseases reported that “the risk of developing symptomatic illness within 14 days was 5 times greater when contacts were exposed to an asymptomatic [COVID]-positive child in their household.”
How COVID-19 changed how we approach respiratory viruses.
March 22, 2024
This article from CNN discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of our healthcare system, and how it forever changed how we view respiratory viruses.
Latest Updates on COVID-19 Levels Across the U.S.
April 9, 2024
The Sick Times reports the latest COVID-19 levels in the United States. Their updates cover the latest numbers on hospitalization rates, COVID-19 wastewater levels, and test positivity.
Latest COVID-19 Research Updates from The Sick Times.
April 9, 2024
The Sick Times shares the latest COVID-19 research updates in their weekly newsletter. These research updates include advances in understanding Long COVID and much more.
Latest COVID-19 Level Updates from The Sick Times.
April 16, 2024
The Sick Times shares the latest national COVID-19 level updates in their weekly newsletter.
Latest COVID-19 Research Updates from The Sick Times.
April 16, 2024
The Sick Times shares the latest research updates on COVID-19 in their weekly newsletter. This week’s updates include information about two new studies and one new clinical trial.
Latest COVID-19 Levels Updates from The Sick Times.
April 23, 2024
The Sick Times shares the latest COVID-19 levels around the country in their weekly newsletter.
Rural COVID-19 Patients More Likely to Die than Urban Counterparts.
April 9, 2024
This article in Axios discusses the disparities between rural and urban communities in receiving treatment for COVID-19, and recovering from the virus.
U.S Officials Failed to Protect Incarcerated Populations during the Height of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
April 18, 2024
This article from The Marshall Project discusses how U.S officials failed to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in incarcerated populations when the virus was first emerging.
COVID-19 is still deadlier than the flu.
May 15, 2024
An article in the Los Angeles Times discusses how COVID-19, after 4 years since the start of the global pandemic, has remained deadlier than the flu, and should not be likened to it in severity.
The longest-ever COVID-19 infection lasted more than 600 days!
May 1, 2024
A Dutch man was infected with COVID-19 for nearly two years, during which the virus evolved into multiple mutations.
May 23, 2024
In a recent study published in the journal Clinical Microbiology Reviews, researchers summarized the evidence on the benefits, practicalities, disbenefits, and impact of masks and masking.
Combined COVID-flu vaccines are coming: Moderna jab clears first major test
June 28, 2024
This article from Nature.com announces that “the first large trial suggests mRNA drug gives better protection from SARS-CoV-2 and influenza viruses than single-target shots.”
This may be the most overlooked Covid symptom
July 5, 2024
This article from the New York Times says, “Gastrointestinal issues are a common but often unrecognized sign of infection [from COVID]”
Weight loss drugs cut Covid-19 deaths, study finds
September 2, 2024
This article from CNBC says, “People taking the key component of blockbuster weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy were less likely to die of Covid-19 or suffer adverse effects from the virus, researchers found in a new study.”
NIH-Funded study finds cases of ME/CFS increase following SARS-CoV-2
January 13, 2025
New findings from the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery (RECOVER(link is external)) Initiative suggest that infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may be associated with an increase in the number of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) cases.