Mmastodon HealthPandemics first seen 2 d ago, last 1 d ago, peak #8

Long COVID patient on oxygen urges people to mask up

Original: As a # LongCovid patient on 24/7 oxygen use due to it, this is your daily reminder to # WearAMask and wash your hands/sa

A long COVID patient who now relies on 24/7 oxygen is reminding the public to wear masks, wash hands and sanitise, arguing that COVID survivors' lives are not expendable and deserve consideration. The appeal reflects ongoing frustration among long COVID communities as most people have dropped pandemic precautions and the burden of infection falls on the vulnerable.

Why now: People are discussing long COVID and masking again as precautions fade and patients highlight lasting damage.

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• As a # LongCovid patient on 24/7 oxygen use due to it, this is your daily reminder to # WearAMask and wash your hands/sanitize when possible. # COVID19 survivors, like myself and others in my communities, lives' are NOT expendable. We deserve to be considered the next time you… · transbbydoll · 20

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