If you live in the Pittsburgh area, reach out to @maskuppgh.bsky.social and see if they can help you.
Alternatively, I can get you my employee discount pricing on 3M and possibly some other brands of masks/respirators.
If you are scoffing at people for engaging solely online ... have you offered rides to disabled people? Do you mask? Do you reach out to & visit homebound disabled people? Do you help them get mobility aids & other accessibility devices? Do you meet in accessible spaces? And on & on.
Pro tip: If you are attending a rally or action, wear a N95 mask & bring extras to give to others.
High quality masks can serve triple-duty: they prevent you and others from getting sick from airborne viruses, they keep your face warm in the freezing cold, & they can protect against surveillance.
We have adult and children's masks available. If you're someone lucky enough to have some extra funds, consider donating masks or tests or money to your local bloc. Tests are always in short supply and always needed.
Pro tip: If you are attending a crowded event in winter, wearing a well-fitting mask like an N95 can serve double duty by keeping your face warm and keeping viruses away.
(yes, transmission can still happen outdoors in crowds or with close and sustained contact to someone who is sick).
Unmitigated illness is a tool used by fascists to eliminate the groups of people they hate & have deprived of resources, while making money off those who can afford to play the pay-to-win game of for-profit healthcare.
Wearing an n95 is an act of hope, solidarity, & resistance. Give/get mutual aid:
We have plenty to go around and are happy to help folks find a model that fits their face best!
are you a parent trying to keep your kiddo safe as our health systems collapse? mask bloc la has a zine: “Helping Kids Mask” with info and recs for this surreal situation we find ourselves in. hopefully this link works but it’s also at the zine library in my bio.
drive.proton.me/urls/S21WG03...
hey so if you’re not feeling well, please don’t go into work. if you have to, wear a mask. tbh wear a mask either way—it’s four days after thanksgiving. covid incubation time tends to be ~3-5 days. it’s peak get infected if you aren’t already time.
test for it. get paxlovid.
prevent it. mask up.
Covid-19 has been linked to cardiovascular complications, but the long-term impacts, particularly for mild infections, are not well understood. A study in Nature Communications demonstrate an increased risk of cardiovascular disease after Covid-19, also among mild cases. #medsky #cardiosky 🧪
Minimalist white poster with a subtle crumpled-paper texture; small ‘whn.global’ logo centered at the top. A small intro line sits above a huge headline where ‘COVID’ is bright red and ‘is different.’ is black. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. COVID is different. SARS-CoV-2 behaves differently from the viruses most of us grew up with. And treating it like “another flu” is costing people their health.’ Footer: The World Health Network is a network devoted to global compassion—working together to inspire collective action through science for a safer, healthier world.
Same white, paper-texture poster and top ‘whn.global’ logo. Large title reads ‘What makes COVID different?’ with ‘COVID’ in red, followed by a bulleted list. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. What makes COVID different? • It can breach the blood–brain barrier • It can damage your endothelial lining and increase clot risk • It can persist in tissues • It can lower key immune cells • It may increase cancer risk • You can catch it multiple times per year These are not “normal cold virus” behaviors.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
Same clean white poster with paper texture; ‘whn.global’ at top. Big statement line mid-page where ‘Long COVID’ appears in red and the rest in black; two short paragraphs below. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Long COVID is caused by SARS-CoV-2. Persistent symptoms come from real, documented damage. Not anxiety, not imagination, not “just needing rest.” Hundreds of thousands of studies show SARS-CoV-2 affects the body in ways we’re still uncovering. Just because you’ve had multiple infections and “felt fine” doesn’t mean it will stay that way.’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
Same minimalist white, paper-texture layout with ‘whn.global’ at top. A large heading ‘Here’s what you can do.’ sits above a simple bullet list; the final URL slug ‘covid-is-different’ is in red. Text: ‘Paraphrased from David Brasure’s WHN blog post, “COVID Is Different.” Read the full article at whn.global/covid-is-different. Here’s what you can do. • Improve air quality (filters, ventilation) • Wear a high-filtration mask in shared indoor air • Test when exposed or symptomatic • Stay home when sick • Use layered protections with friends, family, and workplaces Read more at whn.global/covid-is-different’ Footer line about the World Health Network.
COVID isn’t acting like the viruses most of us grew up with, and treating it like “just a cold” is putting people at real risk. David Brasure breaks down why SARS-CoV-2 is fundamentally different, how it causes long-term damage, and what we can do to protect ourselves.
Not to relate everything to covid but this is basically what the government did to reopen things in 2021. Delta's CEO said they couldnt keep shit as profitable as they wanted with the protections in place and the Biden admin caved immediately. We always sacrifice the sick and the marginalized
We’re the vendors lol. So no? There’s no store or anything it’s just members of mask up that make the chains as a type of fundraiser. You could email or dm us on instagram if you want to buy one and we could see if someone could drop one off to you?
Reminder that this is Friday. Hope to see you there!
IMAGE ID: the image is a flyer with the header, "Mask Up Pittsburgh's 2nd Annual Halloween Mask-querade!" There are multicolored cartoon pumpkins, with text on them saying, "join us for a Covid-safer Halloween night! Costume contest, live sketches, movies, music & dancing! Handmade mask chains for sale! Pin-making and pumpkin painting! FREE food & drink provided by Food Not Bombs! High quality masks & testing beforehand required! October 31st, 6pm to 9pm, at the Sixth Presbyterian Church! Address: 1688 Murray Avenue, PGH, PA 15217." The flyer is decorated with bats, a spiderweb, candles, vines, leaves, sparkles, and a black cat laying on a pumpkin
BOO👻 Join us for our 2nd annual Halloween Maskquerade, on 10/31 6-9pm. It will be held at 6th Presbyterian Church, at 1688 Murray Avenue. $5-10 suggested donation, NOTAFLOF! Please rapid test & avoid superspreaders for a week prior to the event. Wheel/power chair accessible space. See you u there 👻
If you were at the No Kings events, please wear a mask for the next few days.
Covid is not over.
You can infect others before you feel symptomatic.
People are losing their healthcare. They’re losing their food assistance. They’re losing housing.
We need to protect each other.
Just a reminder that this is Thursday! See ya there
IMAGE ID: the flyer has a promotional image featuring the protagonists from the 1998 film Practical Magic in the background, with masks drawn on their faces. Images of sparkles and candles decorate the flyer. On top of a cartoon image of a cauldron, it reads, "Mask Up Pittsburgh Movie Night! Join us at the Lawrenceville library for a showing of Practical Magic!" A small circle below the cauldron contains text saying, "library location: 279 Fisk St, PGH Pa 15201." Cartoon images of candles beneath the circle contain text saying, "Thursday, October 16th! 5pm - 8pm, (the movie starts at 5:30pm!)" below that, there's another circle containing text saying, "high quality respirators required! (KF94, KN95, N95, P100) Please test beforehand & do not attend if you're feeling symptomatic/have recently been exposed to Covid!"
Join us at the CLP Lawrenceville Oct 16th from 5-8pm where we will be watching Practical Magic✨ The movie will be shown @ the lower level meeting room, accessible via elevator. Wear a high quality mask (KN95/N95/KF94) & make sure to rapid test negative same day. Masks & rapid tests will be available
IMAGE DESCRIPTION: The background of this flyer is an illustration of a library shelf filled with books. The text on the flyer reads, "Hosted by Mask Up PGH, Library Social #2! Arts and Crafts edition! Squirrel Hill Library; large meeting room. SATURDAY, SEP 27TH from 10AM-1PM! We will have free-to-use art supplies, and free tests and masks! Feel free to bring your own crafts, projects, supplies, etc! Library address: 5801 Forbes ave, PGH pa 15217." In big letters near the bottom, it says "Masks required!" There are illustrations of scissors, scrap pieces of paper, glue, buttons, and pencils.
Next week 👩🎨
Library Social #2! Arts & Crafts edition! Squirrel Hill Library; large meeting room. Join us on Saturday September 27th from 10am- 1 pm. We will have free-to-use art supplies, free tests, & masks! Feel free to bring your own crafts, projects, supplies, etc 🖍️🎨🧶5801 Forbes ave 15217
IMAGE ID: the flyer has a promotional image featuring the protagonists from the 1998 film Practical Magic in the background, with masks drawn on their faces. Images of sparkles and candles decorate the flyer. On top of a cartoon image of a cauldron, it reads, "Mask Up Pittsburgh Movie Night! Join us at the Lawrenceville library for a showing of Practical Magic!" A small circle below the cauldron contains text saying, "library location: 279 Fisk St, PGH Pa 15201." Cartoon images of candles beneath the circle contain text saying, "Thursday, October 16th! 5pm - 8pm, (the movie starts at 5:30pm!)" below that, there's another circle containing text saying, "high quality respirators required! (KF94, KN95, N95, P100) Please test beforehand & do not attend if you're feeling symptomatic/have recently been exposed to Covid!"
Join us at the CLP Lawrenceville Oct 16th from 5-8pm where we will be watching Practical Magic✨ The movie will be shown @ the lower level meeting room, accessible via elevator. Wear a high quality mask (KN95/N95/KF94) & make sure to rapid test negative same day. Masks & rapid tests will be available
Anyone have long covid or ME resources for Arabic speakers? Can be 101 educational stuff to help caregivers get up to speed, or more complex things
Covid is a labour issue.
#LabourDay #WorkersRights
Friendly reminder that Bona Fide Masks almost always has a 25% off code to purchase their Powecom KN95 which come in both ear and head loop styles as well as multiple fun colors besides white and black! If you stopped wearing a mask, you can restart at any time!
bonafidemasks.com/powecom-kn95/
New "How to Report ICE" zines up today for free printable download!
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This appears to be the same list that's been used for Paxlovid. Some tips:
--Any mental health condition that you take a medication for counts.
--ME, Long Covid, etc. are not on this list (!) but in a pinch, you can claim "physical inactivity."
--No one checks self-attested smoking history.
"I don’t know how to convince everyone that we can’t give up. So many people consider COVID to be endemic, or accept that everyone will eventually become infected, thinking nothing more can be done... but I know a better world is possible and we will move forward together."
last night, someone on tiktok asked
me how wearing a mask is antifascist, so i answered: unfortunately, even passive, austere eugenics works faster if YOU participate.
so step up: stand out, mask up, and take care take care take care for yourself & others—before those who seek to harm stop you.
My maintenance guy who always wears an n95 at my request & waves away gratitude with “you should feel safe in your own home” brought me a plate from the building bbq so I wouldn’t feel left out.
He said he wore a mask I gave him to the birth of his granddaughter.
Keep educating & resourcing folks!
Hey folks! In response to the cokeworks explosion, Mask Up Pgh is at the Jefferson Hills library handing out masks tonight! Come see us if you need some!
