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Serj Tankian chose to wear a mask while signing autographs at his new coffee venue Kavat Coffee earlier this week.
Protecting your health and the community around you is still relevant and still matters. Clean air and small precautions aren’t overreactions, they’re care in action.
When COVID-19 cases fall, protections often disappear before transmission does.
That is how one wave quietly becomes the next.
Breaking the cycle means keeping measures like masking, testing, and cleaner indoor air in place a little longer, until spread is truly under control. The tools exist. We have to use them long enough to work.
https://whn.global/will-the-pandemic-ever-end/
#Pandemic #COVID19 #COVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #CollectiveAction #CommunityHealth #DiseasePrevention #GlobalHealth
COVID-19 is still spreading. Respirator masks are still one of the simplest ways to reduce risk, for you and the people around you.
#COVID19 #COVIDIsNotOver #COVID #LongCOVID #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #LongCOVIDAwareness
COVID levels may be lower right now, but this is exactly when prevention can make the biggest difference.
Wastewater data shows that COVID often follows a pattern of major seasonal waves. By layering protections early, wearing N95s, improving indoor air, testing, and staying home when sick, we can help slow a summer surge before it builds.
Join WHN’s Don’t Make Waves campaign and help spread the message: take precautions now to protect your community later.
https://whn.global/dont-make-waves-why-now-is-an-important-time-to-take-precautions/
COVID prevention is collective action.
Long COVID can only occur after a COVID infection, so preventing infection and reinfection matters. Cleaner indoor air, access to high-quality respirators, staying home when sick, and reliable testing help protect everyone.
#PublicHealth #COVID19 #LongCOVID #COVID #InfectionPrevention #CleanAir #MaskUp #LongCOVIDAwareness
Reducing your risk of serious illness is not only about diet, exercise and routine screenings. Preventing COVID infections can also be an important part of protecting your long-term health.
COVID can affect multiple systems throughout the body and has been associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cognitive problems, immune dysfunction and Long COVID. These effects can occur after infections that initially seemed mild and the risk may increase with repeated infections
Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate Disabled people, honor the disability rights movement, and recommit to building communities where everyone can participate safely and fully.
We’ve created a comprehensive guide exploring the history of Disability Pride Month, the connection between disability and public health, and why masking, cleaner indoor air, testing, and flexible participation options are essential parts of accessibility.
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Long COVID affects millions of people worldwide. The experiences shared here are just a glimpse into what daily life can look like for those living with Long COVID.
If you’re living with Long COVID, we want to hear from you. Fill out the survey in the caption to share your story and have it featured. Your voice helps raise awareness, inform research, and push for real change.
#LongCOVID #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVIDAwareness
COVID levels may be lower right now, but this is exactly when prevention can make the biggest difference.
Wastewater data shows that COVID often follows a pattern of major seasonal waves. By layering protections early—wearing N95s, improving indoor air, testing, and staying home when sick—we can help slow a summer surge before it builds.
Join WHN’s Don’t Make Waves campaign and help spread the message: take precautions now to protect your community later.
https://whn.global/dont-make-waves-why-now-is-an-important-time-to-take-precautions/
Healthcare workers have died, become disabled, and left careers they loved after contracting COVID on the job—often while wearing the exact protection they were told was enough.
Occupational health and safety laws are meant to protect workers from airborne hazards. So why were so many healthcare workers left without adequate respiratory protection?
The latest WHN article examines what went wrong, the lasting impact of workplace-acquired Long COVID, (...)
🚨 A new COVID variant, BA.3.2 ("Cicada"), has been detected in the U.S. and internationally.
With 50+ spike mutations relative to BA.3, significant immune evasion is expected. Continued precautions matter.
How to protect yourself and others:
- Improve indoor air quality (ventilation + filtration)
- Wear a respirator-quality mask in shared spaces
- Stay up to date on vaccination
- Test if symptomatic or after exposure
- Avoid in person meetings and stay home when sick
Long COVID affects millions of people worldwide. The experiences shared here are just a glimpse into what daily life can look like for those living with Long COVID.
If you’re living with Long COVID, we want to hear from you. Fill out the survey linked below to share your story and have it featured. Your voice helps raise awareness, inform research, and push for real change.
#LongCOVID #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVIDAwareness
We’re in year 7 of COVID, and a lot has changed. We now understand far more about its long-term impact on the body and how infections can build over time. If you’ve been rethinking your approach to protection, you’re not alone, and it’s not too late to start again.
Read more and explore practical, science-based guidance here: https://whn.global/youre-not-alone-restarting-protection-in-2026/
#COVID19 #COVID #SARSCOV2 #LongCOVID #CovidIsNotOver #COVIDAwareness #LongCOVIDAwareness
We’re looking for science writers to join WHN’s Science Writing & Newsletter Team.
Help turn complex public health research into clear, accessible newsletters, articles, and social content that people can understand and use. You’ll collaborate with researchers, editors, writers, and public health experts while helping trusted science reach more communities. (...)
Cyclospora cases are increasing in multiple U.S. states, particularly Michigan and Ohio.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness that can cause watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue, with symptoms that may persist for weeks or return after seeming to improve.
It spreads through contaminated food or water. Protect yourself by washing produce well if it has smooth surfaces, and cooking or heat-treating (70 C / 158 F for 15 minutes) produce with crevices like berries, (...)
COVID hasn’t gone away. It’s still causing infections, long-term health damage, and death in 2026 — but protection works, and it’s not too late to start. Read the full update: https://whn.global/scientific/covid-in-2026-what-people-and-organizations-need-to-know/
#COVID19 #COVID #LongCOVID #COVIDIsNotOver #COVIDPandemic #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #CleanAir #Masking #MaskUP
COVID infections are not harmless. Research shows that initial and repeated COVID-19 infections can increase the risk of long-term health problems affecting multiple organ systems. Preventing infection and reinfection helps reduce these risks.
#COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth
Long COVID doesn’t come out of nowhere. It starts with COVID infection.
The most reliable way to reduce your risk is to prevent getting COVID in the first place. Clean air, well-fitted respirator masks, testing regularly and staying home when sick all help lower exposure and protect your health long term.
#InfectionPrevention #LongCOVID #COVID19 #COVID #COVIDIsNotOver #PublicHealth
Long COVID awareness is powered by community.
Around the world, organizations, advocates, researchers, and patient groups are creating powerful resources to educate others and push for better understanding of Long COVID.
To help make these materials easier to find and use, we’ve created a “Shared by Our Community” page highlighting resources from across the broader public health movement.
Explore the resources and discover work being done around the world:
https://whn.global/shared-by-our-community/
In July 2025, reporting for Cyclospora and several other pathogens became optional within the CDC’s FoodNet surveillance program.
Consistent and complete reporting remains essential. Public health teams rely on case data to identify unusual patterns, connect illnesses across jurisdictions, trace possible food sources, and alert communities. When information is incomplete or delayed, seeing the full picture can become more difficult. (...)
Immerse yourself in meaningful public health work that fits your interests!
🧠 Research airborne diseases
📢 Create health advocacy content
🎙️ Support webinars & podcasts
📰 Contribute to a children’s health magazine
🔹 Why join?
Make a real impact, gain hands-on experience, and connect with a global, health-conscious community. This internship is 100% remote.
Apply by May 15th here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1uG-PoRRb7pWqDHvu217f1ZAH59Mqru35Dy8UR1teJhw/viewform?edit_requested=true
Wearing a respirator is one of the simplest, most effective ways to protect yourself and the people around you. Protect yourself. Protect others.
Art by Janine Vangool
#PublicHealth #Respirators #N95 #MaskUp #InfectionPrevention #COVID #COVID19
Long COVID can affect anyone — regardless of age, health status, or how mild their initial infection seemed.
Preventing infection and reinfection of COVID-19 is the best way to avoid Long COVID.
If you’re living with Long COVID, how has fatigue affected your daily life?
Share your experience in the comments.
#LongCOVID #COVID19 #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #CleanAir #COVID
Even one COVID infection can have lasting impacts on the heart, brain, and blood vessels. Prevention is long-term health care.
#LongCOVID #CleanAir #PublicHealth #COVID19 #InfectionPrevention #COVID #MaskUp
Long COVID can affect many systems in the body. Researchers have documented more than 200 symptoms, ranging from fatigue and brain fog to heart, lung, and neurological problems.
The symptoms shown here are only a small sample. Preventing infection helps reduce the risk of Long COVID.
#LongCOVID #CleanAir #PublicHealth #COVID19 #COVID #InfectionPrevention #LongCOVIDAwareness
Long COVID affects millions of people worldwide. The experiences shared here are just a glimpse into what daily life can look like for those living with Long COVID.
If you’re living with Long COVID, we want to hear from you. Fill out the survey below to share your story and have it featured. Your voice helps raise awareness, inform research, and push for real change.
#LongCOVID #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVIDAwareness
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds—or even thousands—of miles, affecting communities far beyond the fire line.
Before exercising, working, commuting, or spending extended time outdoors, check your local Air Quality Index (AQI). If air quality is unhealthy, reduce outdoor activity, keep indoor air as clean as possible, and wear a well-fitting N95 or equivalent respirator when you need to go outside. (...)
The andes hantavirus outbreak is raising urgent new public health questions, and in this WHN Town Hall, experts discuss what’s currently known, where guidance is falling short, and why airborne precautions matter.
This conversation features critical discussion around respirators, transmission risks, and the global response as the situation continues to evolve.
Watch the full live recording now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjUTieBRDO4
#Hantavirus #AndesHantavirus #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention
Join us tomorrow for a special WHN Town Hall featuring Eric Feigl-Ding and Barry Hunt as they discuss current public health developments, ongoing global risks, and the importance of prevention in 2026.
📅 Tuesday, May 12
⏰ 12–1 PM EDT
Register for the Zoom Town Hall here: https://necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/NSJT8LJTSOGTl-RoAJ8lag?emci=62983781-3f4d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&emdi=dd55fa03-404d-f111-8ef2-000d3a14b640&ceid=14645778#/registration
#Hantavirus #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #GlobalHealth
Every COVID-19 infection carries a risk of Long COVID - affecting the brain, heart, lungs, and immune system in ways that can last months or longer.
Prevention still works.
- Masking: Wear a high-quality mask (N95 or better) to reduce spread
- Ventilation: Bring in fresh air and use HEPA filtration indoors
- Distancing: Reduce crowding, use hybrid/remote options when possible
- Testing: Test early and often
- Vaccination: Helps protect against severe illness, especially with other measures
Long COVID awareness is growing thanks to researchers, clinicians, advocates, and people sharing their experiences online.
This carousel highlights a few posts helping people better understand the scale and impact of Long COVID. The more people who understand Long COVID, the more support, research, and prevention efforts can grow.
Take a moment to explore the accounts featured here and learn more from their work.
Stand with science by choosing evidence, sharing knowledge, trusting facts, and supporting policies that protect health across communities and environments.
#WorldHealthDay #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #COVID19 #LongCOVID
Join the World Health Network as an intern and work on real projects shaping how people understand clean air, Long COVID, and prevention. You’ll gain hands-on experience across research, writing, content creation, and multimedia—while contributing to work that actually matters.
Fully remote, flexible schedule, and designed to fit around your life.
Applications open 4/1. This is a volunteer-based opportunity.
#PublicHealth #Internship #HealthCommunications #HealthIntern #MarketingIntern
Long COVID affects millions of people worldwide. The experiences shared here are just a glimpse into what daily life can look like for those living with Long COVID.
If you’re living with Long COVID, we want to hear from you. Fill out the survey below to share your story and have it featured. Your voice helps raise awareness, inform research, and push for real change.
Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1wedgYAwzTFKXRxTFdHeTDhKpS24nbQGgWXnzMQjd8Xk/viewform?edit_requested=true
#LongCOVID #PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVIDAwareness
Our interns contribute to real, meaningful public health work. From engaging with scientific research to creating content that reaches thousands, this is a hands-on experience designed to make an impact.
100% remote, flexible, and centered around public health projects that truly matter.
If you’re looking to get involved in public health and build relevant experience, we encourage you to apply.
Apply by May 15th: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddBtgdF9NdUU6g9cTIkEXjb0QWNcAk9Ojl4lUamZ1wlFluqA/viewform
WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care.
Download the latest issue for free + explore past editions anytime: https://whn.global/kidszone/
WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care.
Download the latest issue for free + explore past editions anytime: https://whn.global/kidszone/
#PublicHealth #COVID #COVID19 #COVIDConscious #LongCOVIDAwareness
WHN’s Kids’ Zone Magazine is a free, downloadable issue packed with kid-friendly stories, art, science, and COVID-conscious lifestyle ideas made for families who are still choosing care.
Download the latest issue for free + explore past editions anytime: https://whn.global/kidszone/
The Vaccines in America Town Hall meeting is today at 12 PM EDT!
Register now: https://necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/register/LqamRmnjTdSPfNgax2foMw
A federal judge has blocked actions by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The ruling blocks changes to the childhood vaccine schedule, new appointments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), and related vaccine recommendations. The court found these actions likely did not follow legally required procedural and scientific standards.
