The Covid bivalent vaccine booster works better than expected. I've reviewed the cumulative data erictopol.substack.com/p/the-bivalent… That's in contrast to a NEJM essay today and 2 lab studies that used a pseudovirus assay without assessing the XBB variants

“Stopping epidemics when & where they occur”: see our The Lancet comment on designing equitable systems for access to measures needed to stop pandemics. A repeat of inequitable access experienced during #COVID19 #pandemic is unethical & unacceptable. thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Often in the workshops I facilitate, we have a ground rule of "no HIPPOs" (Highest Paid Person's Opinion counts most). I just found a great graphic for this via Marlies van Dijk (she/her) that I am going to steal with pride.

Human rights & the COVID-19 pandemic: a retrospective and prospective analysis thelancet.com/journals/lance… A great commentary re preparation for future pandemics..incl COVID which is ongoing. Notable omission re droplet vs airborne saga & inequity in air quality #COVIDIsAirborne

Increasing ventilation reduces SARS-CoV-2 airborne transmission in schools: frontiersin.org/articles/10.33… Impt study documenting risk reduction for COVID with mechanical vent systems in schools. Across all ages, class sizes. ⬆️vent⬇️COVID

COVID death an industrial disease in Wales. Employers need to ensure their work places are safe. That includes all…..health, schools, shops, restaurants etc

Not only does air quality affect our risk of COVID…but it also affects our sleep quality…

Covid safe practice should be no 1 priority for School Staff Professional Learning: HEPA use Fresh air ventilation Distancing where possible Assemblies outside/ online Masks encouraged & worn by staff Eating / drinking outside Program sent online during child illness-option

Look at this wonderful 2-way conversation between a 2mo old boy and his dad. He cant talk yet but he can clearly communicate.

I love this. Great art @fatherredmcgee. Reminds me of when I did a Halloween party with blood, urine, eyeballs, skulls, fingers.....all in an attempt to stop my daughter and her friends going knocking on stranger's doors

Great intro re CO2 monitoring. Fantastic resource. Ka pai Joey. Many thnx for your mahi Joey Fox 🦋 Living Safely With Covid #CovidIsAirborne Wellington City Libraries Stephen Lethbridge #COVIDisAirborne Chris Hipkins Ayesha Verrall

A message co-created by Tiger, when he climbed onto my computer on my lap. He doesn’t understand the character limit! 🐈

Significant cost benefit of infection resilient environments. Healthy air saves money and lives. It's simple, not easy, BUT needs to be done. Engineers and aerosol scientists need to be part of public health initiatives

Great infographic. For classrooms, students, restaurateurs, workplaces, homes. Clean air is healthy. An important protection against airborne diseases incl COVID, influenza, respiratory viruses #COVIDisAirborne #kidshealthnz

When we are trying to remove particles - whether they are viruses or wildfire smoke - we need to focus on filter effectiveness. That is a function of Filter + Fit + Flow! texairfilters.com/filter-efficie…

Water fluoridation is a very effective evidence-based intervention. Proponents see things from their individual perspective rather than a collective good. If you want non-fluoridated water, then buy it. Let those with less choice, have what they need as matter of human right.

A deeper dive into the relationship between hunger and school performance - hunger means hangry means poor learning, so feeding kids a good square meal seems a great investment in education. phcc.org.nz/briefing/evide…