"…the Nature researchers found that CO2 levels of as little as 800 ppm allow the SARS-CoV-2 virus to remain ten times more viable after forty minutes than regular CO2 levels. This happens within 2 minutes of exposure to 800 ppm of CO2.
"What is now clear is that meeting environments previously seen as somewhat risky for viral contagion are much more dangerous than was previously thought." - @ASegar
All conferences should be virtual during #COVID and #flu waves!
Today In Labor History April 9, 1930: The IWW organized the 1700-member crew of the Leviathan, the world’s largest ship. Originally a German passenger ship, the U.S. seized it in 1917, during World War I, when it was docked in New York harbor. The U.S. subsequently used it to transport its troops to Europe. In September, 1918, the Leviathan left New Jersey, filled with men dying from Influenza. Dozens perished from the flu on the passage over.
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Currently with a 20% discount and free shipping. A big Powecom distributor. One can even get the kN95s in color!
Just went and bought some #covid tests, as I found many of the ones I had expired (even with the extended dates) in February. With the discount they were about $5 apiece and that seemed pretty good. These expire in August.
A couple extra packs of #KN95s as well. Because, why not.
Stomach flu, food poisoning. The Polish woman is taking care of me, bless her, but I haven't thrown up like this in at least ten years. Everything I eat -- even a forkful of rice -- doesn't stay down, cautious hydration,chills, endless twenty minute naps, lack of focus. Be careful out there, folks. You really don't want to get this stomach flu making the rounds. It's murderous.
American adults! You all now have access to a FREE, 24/7 ON DEMAND TELEHEALTH system for #COVID19 and influenza so you can get prescribed #Paxlovid or anti-flu medications, any time, day or night, that you test positive.
Anyone in the US who is 18 or older can use the telehealth service to talk to a prescriber if they test positive for flu or COVID.
AND! As a special service for those who are poor, old, or a veteran, they will also ship you free COVID and flu tests if you want. Sign up in the same system.