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❗Long COVID matters
💙EU citizen
#AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks
➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social
🌬️🌀Clean air matters.
#ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
New research shows Long COVID’s impact goes beyond physical symptoms, hitting overall wellbeing hard. Study data suggests a link between higher symptom counts and reduced life satisfaction and happiness. Read more at the CIDRAP website.
@cidrap.bluesky.social
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-details-long-covid-s-effect-patients-wellbeing
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PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
The HSJ argues the NHS needs a summer plan as much as a winter one — and it aligns with serious concerns about heat, air quality and climate pressures already shaping demand. Environmental stressors aren’t seasonal. They’re structural.
Link: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-redesign/the-nhs-needs-a-summer-plan-as-well-as-a-winter-one/8123920.article
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
New modelling shows unsteady ocean waves can transport particles far from their source. The physics also matters for how aerosols move through environments.
Marco Rosti et al @oistedu.bsky.social
Link: @physicsworld.bsky.social
Also checkout @carlzimmer.com Air-borne
https://physicsworld.com/a/new-model-of-ocean-waves-sheds-fresh-light-on-the-spread-of-microplastic-pollution
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Science of airborne pathogens clearer thanks to
@linseymarr.bsky.social
@kprather.bsky.social
@jljcolorado.bsky.social
@carlzimmer.com
@zalaly.bsky.social
@donmilton.bsky.social
@cathnoakes.bsky.social
@joeallenjoe.bsky.social
@virusesimmunity.bsky.social
@edyong209.bsky.social
Lidia Morawska et al
Seminal paper by Lidia Morawska and Don Milton: link
@cidjournal.bsky.social
It Is Time to Address Airborne Transmission of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://academic.oup.com/cid/article/71/9/2311/5867798
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Independently produced COVID‑19 chart showing that infections, hospital activity and deaths continue at a steady, persistent level. The visuals highlight ongoing circulation rather than elimination. It's clear that airborne viruses spread most easily indoors, and that clean indoor air, ventilation and filtration remain essential protections. Long COVID research must stay central, and science, data and public education are key to keeping people safer. Data source: @ukhsa.bsky.social.
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PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
New @cidrap.bsky.social analysis finds people with Long COVID are far more likely to develop cardiovascular disease: 11.9% vs 6.8% in those without Long COVID.
Adjusted odds show a 37% higher risk of any CVD diagnosis.
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/long-covid-patients-more-likely-develop-heart-disease-study-finds
#LongCOVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #ScienceNews
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New Avon Longitudinal Study of Parents and Children (ALSPAC) analysis: even mild/asymptomatic SARS‑CoV‑2 infection generates lasting immune memory shaped by pre‑pandemic health. Ruth Mitchell et al, with researchers from @bristoluni.bsky.social et al
https://wellcomeopenresearch.org/articles/9-580/v2
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⚽ How the world is reacting to Scotland’s win?
From France to Brazil to Morocco, the respect for the team and the Tartan Army is huge.
A performance full of heart, and fans who made the stadium feel like home.
🏴#FlowerOfScotland
@dailyrecord.co.uk.web.brid.gy
https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/world-media-reacts-scotland-give-37292622?utm_source=daily_record_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=main_sport_newsletter&utm_content=&utm_term=&ruid=7e8f9ac0-a9ac-4ead-bd68-d3d0e2c03a07&hx=1607e08b06a36da99553e53d58fb3788ee38d6d683c382437c98043f24db1fb6
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Science of airborne pathogens clearer thanks to @linseymarr.bsky.social @kprather.bsky.social @jljcolorado.bsky.social @carlzimmer.com @zalaly.bsky.social @donmilton.bsky.social, @cathnoakes.bsky.social @joeallenjoe.bsky.social @virusesimmunity.bsky.social @edyong209.bsky.social Lidia Morawska et al
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PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
Aerosol spread drives COVID‑19: tiny particles linger, build up indoors and raise inhaled dose.
Clean indoor air still matters.
@kprather.bsky.social @jljcolorado.bsky.social @carlzimmer.com
Seminal paper by Lidia Morawska and Don Milton: link @cidjournal.bsky.social
Paper: https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciaa939
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The UK once led Europe in research, innovation and student exchange. BREXIT pushed us out of key programmes and partnerships — the consequences are hitting hard across campuses.
@mikegalsworthy.bsky.social @susanmichie.bsky.social
More: https://national.thelead.uk/p/brexit-eu-referendum-universities-higher-education-britain-cambridge-university-oxford-university
#Brexit #Education #UK HSA
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From hedgehogs and bats to butterflies and newts, the UK’s wildlife is disappearing fast – and our government is letting it happen. I’ve just signed @friends-earth.bsky.social’s petition calling for urgent action. Please consider adding your name: https://action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/tell-government-act-nature-its-too-late?refsid=1587243&utm_source=bluesky_share&utm_campaign=%5B2657%5D&utm_medium=share
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Link to 'The State of Emergency Medicine in England report by @rcem.ac.uk:
'Emergency Medicine services in England continued to face significant pressure throughout 2025 with 15,860 excess deaths associated with long waiting times in English EDs in 2025.' Dr Ian Higginson
https://rcem.ac.uk/press-release/how-many-deaths-will-it-take-before-we-see-a-meaningful-plan-to-end-the-crisis-deaths-associated-with-long-ed-waits-surge-almost-t/
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Sharing this... *Help celebrate the UK’s wildlife.*
Which animals would you like to see on the Bank of England's next series of banknotes... deadline 3 July 2026 https://www.bankofengland.co.uk/banknotes/help-us-design-our-next-series-of-banknotes
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SARS, SARS‑CoV‑2 and other sarbecoviruses keep showing how disruptive this viral group can be. Their continued evolution underlines why vaccines aiming for broad, cross‑sarbecovirus protection matter so much for future preparedness.
Paper: https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(26)00084-8/fulltextt
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Early data from first human trial of Cambridge / DIOSynVax’s computationally designed pan‑sarbecovirus vaccine shows it was safe, well‑tolerated and needle‑free.
Authors: Heeney, Munro et al. https://www.journalofinfection.com/ @biainfection.bsky.social
Credits: https://www.journalofinfection.com/article/S0163-4453(26)00084-8/fulltext
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England’s latest COVID data show continued circulation despite fewer published metrics. This independent chart tracks cases, hospital activity, deaths and positivity, while the absence of Long COVID data remains noticeable — and is a reminder of why better ventilation and stronger IPC still matter.
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PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
Long COVID study appears to suggest a potential causal link between autoantibodies and neurological symptoms in Long COVID:
🔗 https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(26)00509-X
Authors:
@virusesimmunity.bsky.social @putrinolab.bsky.social et al.
Source: www.cell.com
Volume 189, Issue 11, p3214-3235.E37, May 28, 2026
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PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
PhD physical chemist with expertise in surface forces, wetting, rheology and thin‑film dynamics at air–liquid–solid interfaces. NHS hospital public governor. Covid is airborne — clean indoor air is essential public health. ❗Long COVID matters 💙EU citizen #AirPollution, #WaterPollution: both are major health risks ➡️https://bsky.app/profile/drjoepajak.bsky.social 🌬️🌀Clean air matters. #ClimateCrisis matters.
This RIDDOR consultation to revise disease reporting appears to make no mention of COVID‑19, airborne transmission, or Long COVID? That silence matters. Workers still face exposure risks, but is the system meant to record them keeping pace with reality?
🔗 https://consultations.hse.gov.uk/hse/proposals-riddor-2013/
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A logarithmic line chart titled “Tracking COVID‑19 Data in England: independently produced chart using official data (Feb 2020 to 13 May 2026)”. The x‑axis runs from early 2020 to May 2026, with vertical markers every four weeks. The y‑axis is logarithmic, ranging from 1 to 1,000,000. Four datasets are plotted as dotted lines:
• Blue: positive COVID‑19 cases
• Magenta: COVID‑19 patients in hospital
• Red: deaths involving COVID‑19
• Purple: PCR test positivity (%)
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SARSCoV2 is now in Hazard Group within UK lab rules.
A regulatory change for labs, the biology hasn’t changed. That’s paperwork, not a sign that the virus is harmless.
COVID‑19 still causes long‑term harm - #LongCOVID.
COVID‑19 still spreads through the air — and clean indoor air still protects us. https://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/misc208.htm?utm_source=govdelivery&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hse-guidance&utm_term=sixth-edition&utm_content=biosafety-21-may-26
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New research shows some flu viruses stay infectious longer in aerosols and can resist our nose‑and‑throat defences.
COVID‑19 taught us the same lesson: indoor air matters. Ventilation, filtration, and masks cut transmission because the virus moves through the air.
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-73133-w
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