COVID-19 Resources
In the fifth year of the ongoing SARS-CoV-2 pandemic and complete absence of any meaningful government or state support, it is imperative that we all take COVID infections seriously, educate ourselves and each other, and practice collective safety. Repeat COVID infections can drastically increase the risk of Long COVID, an umbrella diagnosis for the 200+ symptoms and post-viral chronic conditions that can severely disable anyone following an acute infection, regardless of age or former ability. Two-way masking with a high-filtration respirator mask currently remains the most effective way of preventing exposure, infection, and transmission, and its effectiveness is strengthened by vaccination and air filtration.
I am a COVID cautious therapist who practices virtually during the ongoing pandemic, recognizing the disproportionate impact the virus has on other high-risk, vulnerable, and marginalized community members. My personal praxis involves taking a multilayered and harm reductionist approach to COVID safety and precautions. This includes combinations of masking (KN95+) in all public indoor spaces, air ventilation and filtration, vaccinations, testing, communicating exposure risks before gathering with friends and family, contact tracing, avoiding high-risk people and places, and reducing non-essential activities.
The following resources are based on community-led research, lived experience, and advocacy to resist COVID misinformation and mass death and disablement. You can also research COVID-safe(r) communities and clean air organizations local to you.
Other comprehensive resource lists:
Violet Blue’s huge, free COVID safety resource list
COVID-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project’s comprehensive guide to Long COVID
Research & education
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Public health education
COVID IS NOT OVER zine by People’s Health Education
What’s Up With COVID and How to Protect Yourself: 2024 Edition zine by Hazel Newlevant
You Have to Live Your Life debunks common COVID minimizer talking points
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Data tracking
News
COVID Weather Report by People’s CDC
The Sick TimesWastewater monitoring
Biobot Analytics
Wasterwater SCAN
Pandemic Mitigation Collaborative -
Scientific research
Resist Covid Eugenics — science and studies
Patient Led Research Collaborative surveys and publications
Covid Studies library archives of COVID-related research studies
Prevention & response
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High-filtration masks
Well Before
Flo Mask
Bona Fide MasksMasks/PPE resource list by @covidisntover
Resist Covid Eugenics mask resourcesMaskBloc.org lists active mask blocs providing free masks and tests Sunset SF / San Jose / LA
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Testing
Testing FAQs by People's CDC
How to Take a Rapid Antigen Test by Andy Lynch
Covid test sensitivity graphic by Clean Air Club
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Clean air
Common Humanity Collective builds and distributes free DIY box fans
So Ya Wanna Buy A Portable HEPA Filter... informative presentation by Indoor Care Air Advocates
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Treatment
PAXCESS is a program increasing public access to Paxlovid, an anti-viral medication used to reduce the risk of Long COVID
Sesame Care offers free virtual COVID-19 visit for Californians age 12+
Dr. B provides no-cost medical consultations
Care planning for quarantine, symptom tracking, and rest
What to Do if You Have COVID by People’s CDC
My Covid+ Plan by Clean Air Club
community
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Social & support
Covid cautious/informed community spaces includes Discord, Facebook, and Reddit groups
Garden is 24/7 drop-in GatherTown space for BIPOC folks practicing pandemic safety
Pandemic Solidarity for the Long Future is a virtual convening organized by Garden for Black, Brown, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander kin who give a fuck