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  • The real story behind the “October slide”

    The real story behind the “October slide”

    Lorraine Boissoneault

    Changing seasons affect many people with Long COVID, myalgic encephalomyelitis, and other chronic illnesses, but not all in the same way. Research has a long way to go before it can explain the phenomenon. Read more…

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  • Conferences and advocacy events for IACCs must require masking
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    Whitney Fox

    Conferences and advocacy events for IACCs must require masking

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Covid-19

  • January 2, 2024

    National Covid-19 trends, January 2

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    National Covid-19 trends, December 12

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    National Covid-19 trends, November 28

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Health

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  • Collage graphic showing an outline of an N95 mask on a passport page, a small model of an airplane, and a bunch of COVID-19 rapid tests. There is an airport scene in the background with a plane taking off outside the window.
    June 10, 2025

    Traveling with Long COVID is a challenge. Here’s how I made my journey safer.

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    June 2, 2025

    Emergency departments aren’t trained for Long COVID — and patients are paying the price

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    May 27, 2025

    Illinois could become the first state in the country to ban mask bans. Here’s how we created the bill to do it.

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    May 20, 2025

    I want a Long COVID language revolution — not language imposed onto my sick, disabled body

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