#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
Re: COVID 19.
Literature, poetry, video art, news updates, letters to Gov.Cuomo, video tips, and art below:
“Welcome. You will find here my perspective on how to keep ourselves, our loved ones, and our communities safe during these strenuous times re: Covid 19.
I pay special attention to the safety of children, and those living in lower income homes.
I have been on point and reliably ahead of the curve in regard to taking caution.
I am not an expert and give no medical advice, but I am a concerned citizen and serious thinker who examines information and cares deeply about people.
My track record can be read, here, below. Pay attention to dates.” —Jennifer Elster
Discussions and things to do for people who want to work toward a more healthy reality for everyone.
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March 24, 2022
“Dear Speaker Pelosi,
On this one month anniversary of the invasion on Ukraine I ask that you lead an effort to get PPE to Ukraine so that the Ukrainian people can protect themselves against Covid 19 while often being clustered together to shelter for safety. This seems like an unimportant concern during a heinous war, but how can Ukrainians defend themselves when many fall ill, and they will.. I ask you to do everything in your power to help the Ukrainian people. I ask that you do all you can to defend our election infrastructure from Russian cyber attacks, and to please get funding to continue Covid vaccine and tests and Covid care for all people in America and for those in need elsewhere. It is heartbreaking that we have run out of funding.
This picture was taken during a women’s meeting in Washington DC in Speaker Pelosi’s office. She and I did not converse, but somehow we were close to one another when they snapped the photograph.
We need to support and be vocal with the government as they have our fate in their hands.”
Best,
Jennifer Elster
You can find recent concerns about Covid 19 on my Twitter account @JenniferElster. At a certain point, I am just repeating myself so no point in blogging about it. I have given up on trying to change the world in this regard, because I had to.
I had called out reinfection, virus evading vaccine, and need for masks, ahead of everyone I came across. Even the highest regarded scientist and doctors and of course the CDC and WHO. More below too.
Take Precaution
Re: COVID 19.
Literature,commentaries, essays, poetry, video art, news updates, letters to government officials, video tips, and art below:
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
December 20, 2021
This is how I have rolled in public indoors or outdoors since the pandemic began —in case you see me outside you can now recognize me 🥴. Some of you may remember me suggesting precautionary measures a while back. I have continued to advocate for safety for adults and especially for children and the vulnerable since, quite relentlessly, as our officials have failed to do so on so many fronts. However, I stopped posting on IG or FB because I didn’t think people wanted to be buzz killed through this scourge, and after all we are all adults and make our own decisions with the information we obtain and I’m aware my choices veer toward highly cautious. So I am making a rare Masked appearance and suggesting, from my heart, that you consider wearing an N95 in public —and if you want to be ultra safe wear glasses because truly your eyes are another form of entry. Omicron’s spike proteins are different enough from previous variants and therefore the vaccine does not work as well so extra caution is a great plus in these uncertain times. Also prior infection anti bodies are not effective with Omicron and Monoclonal Antibody treatments have been discontinued by Mt. Sinai because they don’t work with Omicron.
The CDC and other government bureaus are moving slowly as are the media outlets.
To me looking like a duck is a small price to pay for continued health, the large price is not being able to socialize the way I once did. I have many hugs stored up inside for loved ones, but I still have a blast and create and most importantly love and support my amazing community of family and friends.
In case anyone is interested I get my masks from Project N95 —though I no longer recommend the one I have on as the straps, as of late, have been snapping.
Waddle, waddle.
Be well and stay safe y’all!
Jennifer
Hurricane Hiatus
August 18, 2021
As of August 9, more than 166 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated. In that same time, the CDC said they received 8,054 reports of fully vac. people either being hospitalized or dying from the virus.
“7 Vaccinated Florida Patients Die of COVID; Nurse Calls Situation 'Disturbing'“ — NewsWeek
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August 17, 2021
“Experts fear we may be entering the most dangerous moment in the pandemic for children” — The Washington Post
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August 17, 2021
Make a photo ID vaccination card with ID # & government seal. As long as it checks out no need for tracking so people don’t feel an infringement of privacy."
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“Federal agents have seized over 3,000 fake COVID-19 vaccine cards in Memphis in 2021” — USA Today
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August 16, 2021
“11-Year-Old Jordyn Franklin Died From COVID-19 Minutes Before Doctor’s Visit.” — Yahoo News
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August 16, 2021
Why do people congregate outside without masks & think ok because vaccinated? #Delta is higher in transmissibility, can evade vaccines, & has a high viral load whether or not vaccinated. So we congregate & spread it further but don’t know it because many asymptomatic.
We can still get sick and/or spread to those who are vulnerable. Any congregation, indoors or outdoors, should be with #mask. I have been saying this throughout & am worn out. Let’s take care of one another.
So #Maskup whenever in public be it indoors or outdoors and do your best to #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
And let’s not forget that asymptomatic does not mean you won’t develop Long Covid. Stay safe!
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August 14, 2021
“NEW: Hours after Gov. Reeves downplayed threat of child Covid deaths, an 8th-grade girl died this morning in Smith County after testing positive for COVID-19 yesterday. She was in school most of the week before being tested. Our condolences to her family.” — Mississippi Free Press
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August 14, 2021
The number of children hospitalized with #COVID19 in the United States hit a record high of 1,902 today via Reuters
“Children hospitalized with COVID-19 in U.S. hits record number — Reuters
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August 13, 2021
“A parent sent their child to school after a positive Covid-19 test. More than 80 students may have been exposed, officials say.” — CNN
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August 13, 2021
“As schools reopen, more than 10,000 students and teachers across 14 states are quarantined for covid exposure” — The Washington Post
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August 12, 2021
“5 children on ventilators at Children's of Alabama due to COVID-19. I’m afraid it will get worse.” —CBS42
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August 12, 2021
“COVID Kills 4 Teachers in one day in same Florida School District” — The Daily Beast
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August 12, 2021
Sign this petition & share! I do not have a child in the NYC public school system, but I cannot bear the thought of students, educators, & school staff not having a remote option, & neither should you! Protect the children!
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August 10, 2021
Providing remote school as an option to students is a wise move for a myriad of reasons. Let’s not look back with “we should have” but rather “we did!” Let us take proper care of the children
In Response to Gale A. Brewer:
“I am calling on Chancellor Porter and the NYC DOE to offer children and families a remote learning option for the 2021-2022 academic year.
With increasing concerns about the contagiousness of the Delta variant of COVID-19, coupled with alarmingly low neighborhood vaccination rates and the inability of many children to be vaccinated themselves” — Gale A. Brewer
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August 10, 2021
“COVID-infected children in Arkansas arriving at hospitals with 'wrecked lungs': report” — Raw Story
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August 10, 2021
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure Outdoor events should be requiring masks.
“Bonnaroo is requiring proof of vaccine or negative COVID test for 2021” — Brooklyn Vegan
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August 10, 2021
“Moderna may be superior to Pfizer against Delta; breakthrough odds rise with time via Reuters” — Yahoo News
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August 10, 2021
SOS RESTRICT TRAVEL ——————///—————
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, President Biden, Vice President Harris
“Marburg virus disease - Guinea” — World Health Organization
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August 10, 2021
We can’t move fast enough. #MaskUp #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
You changed your tune a bit from last post and kind of included outdoors in this post for masks. I like it. But it needs to be more clear. Don’t mind me I’m a pain the ass, but I’m super bright and I truly care about people.
In Response to Dr. Larry Brilliant:
Outdoor events can be made safe but outdoors alone is not enough. Remember the winning combo, a “trifecta” We have three strong tools to help keep us safe in gatherings: 100%vaccinated, testing (to exclude the virus) and masking to prevent spread. Please!” — Dr. Larry Brilliant
“Covid Outbreaks Tied to Music Festivals Raise Outdoor Transmission Concerns” — Rolling Stone
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August 10, 2021
Thank you for your work and care! Why, do you think, boys are more apt to myocarditis/pericarditis than girls? Would it be of any value to space the first vac and second vac out for children since mRNA vacs are heavy on our systems?
In Response to Dr. Zoe Hyde:
Most important of all, the benefits and risks of vaccinating adolescents have already been quantified. In our analysis, led by Deepti Gurdasani and Professor Christina Pagel, we found the benefits by far outweighed the risks.” —Dr. Zoe Hyde
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August 8, 2021
“Am I going to be able to be a good student ever again? Because this is really scary.” The lingering physical, mental and neurological symptoms of long Covid are affecting children as well as adults, including many who had mild cases.” — The New York Times
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August 8, 2021
No duh. #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
“Covid Outbreaks Tied to Music Festivals Raise Outdoor Transmission Concerns” —Rolling Stone
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August 8, 2021
And wear a mask in public, outdoors, wherever people congregate. This is not being said now —but it will be said soon.
#StaySafe #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
In Response to Dr. Larry Brilliant and News Break:
“Stay safe. Remember the winning Trifecta is get Vaccinated, get tested often and wear a mask indoors. The Delta variant is one of the most infectious viruses in history. Don’t underestimate it but don’t be paralyzed with fear either. The trifecta wins!”
“The U.S. Is Now Averaging 100,000 New COVID-19 Infections A Day” —News Break
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August 7, 2021
I have not underestimated it. And I have been accurate in my foresight.
In Response to Dr. Tom Frieden:
“We underestimate Covid at our peril—it's shown again and again that it can be quite deadly, and it's not done with us yet.” —Dr. Tom Frieden
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August 7, 2021
“Two North Texas hospitals close ERs, shift staff to address COVID patient surge” — WFAA
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August 6, 2021
“I am calling on Chancellor Porter and the NYC DOE to offer children and families a remote learning option for the 2021-2022 academic year.” —Gale A Brewer
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August 6, 2021
STAY SAFE: OPTION of Remote School is imperative to provide a safe alternative for those with weak immunity; for those not vaccinated yet; for non-disruptive learning thru pod quarantines; for safe learning when outbreaks occur; & for students who are anxious school is not safe
In Response to Independent SAGE:
13 year old Zach tells Independent SAGE about his mental health struggles brought on by the lack of safety from coronavirus in schools. "I feel nothing but despair." — Independent SAGE
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August 5, 2021
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure Travis Campbell who has been hospitalized with #DeltaVariant, which also infected his wife & 2 children, has a message for you…
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August 5, 2021
So why do we not have remote school offered as an OPTION to all students from the get. This is so important, and yet, under the radar.
In Response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
"I expect there will be a new, additional wave of #COVID19 cases with the opening of schools—especially in age <12 years old. We will have another surge within 3 weeks of schools' starting— the impact will be worst with lower community vax." HT” —Dr. Eric Fiegl-Ding
“Biden Aims to Vaccinate More Kids through Sports and PTAs” — NBC News
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August 5, 2021
That’s what I was saying a while back. It was right there. All due respect, we can’t solely rely on doctor type thinking. Different people with different types of minds will help us out of this rut. I could have been very useful.
In Response to Dr. Eric Topol:
“We've now exceeded hospitalizations in the 1st and 2nd waves, but an additional concern is their rate of rise in the 4th, Delta wave. That this has happened w/ a surfeit of vaccines reflects both how formidable this strain is and our big miss in not suppressing it far better” — Dr. Eric Topol
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August 2, 2021
“More than 400 health workers are now in isolation in Brisbane, including ALL cardiac surgeons working at Brisbane's children's hospital. Qld Health worked out a plan to allow one of them to come into work to perform critical surgery.” — Siobahn Haeanue, Austrailia Journalist
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August 2, 2021
Dr. Phyllis L. Mason Chief Medical Officer at Natchitoches: We don't have capacity to take care of COVID patients & other pts. We're holding patients in the ER up to 4 days. Other hospitals are at capacity so we can't transfer. This has created a PUBLIC patient SAFETY issue
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August 2, 2021
Dr. Mark Kline Physician-in-Chief at Children's Hospital New Orleans: "We have not had an empty bed in any of our ICUs for weeks. We avoided going on diversion b/c of the responsibility we feel to take care of every child who needs us" but COVID is straining hospital resources
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August 2, 2021
Lining up in Florida for Covid-19 tests #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
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August 2, 2021
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July 23, 2021
In response to Mayor Bill de Blasio:
“We've administered 9,742,526 COVID19 vaccine doses. That's why we're holding the line in New York City against this virus and the Delta variant.
If you haven't gotten your vaccine yet, now is the time to do it.
http://nyc.gov/vaccinefinder” —Mayor Bill de Blasio
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July 23, 2021
In response Administrator of Centers fo Medicare and Medicaid Andy Slavitt:
“COVID UPDATE: What’s changed and what’s stated the same since I wrote the tweet that said vaccinated people have far greater things to worry about then the Delta variant? And what would I say now? 1/” —Andy Slavitt
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July 22, 2021
In response to Dr. Kimberly Prather:
“It is time for a day off from Twitter…feels like Groundhog day. I am being asked the same questions I have answered thousands of times. Will say it once more…filtration, ventilation, masks, distance, vaccines ALL are needed during a global pandemic to reduce risk of infection.” —Dr. Kimberly Prather
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July 20, 2021
In response to Mayor Bill de Blasio:
“We've administered 9,742,526 COVID19 vaccine doses. That's why we're holding the line in New York City against this virus and the Delta variant.
If you haven't gotten your vaccine yet, now is the time to do it.
http://nyc.gov/vaccinefinder” —Mayor Bill de Blasio
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July 19, 2021
In response to President Joe Biden:
“We’re closer than ever to declaring our independence from COVID-19, but the fight is not over yet. Powerful strains like the Delta variant have emerged.
The best defense against these deadly variants is simple: get vaccinated.” —President Joe Biden
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July 18, 2021
In response to Dr. Jerome Adams:
“Last year Tony Fauci and I famously, prematurely, & wrongly advised against masks. I felt it was the best call at the time, but now regret it.
I’m worried the CDC also made a similarly premature, misinterpreted, yet still harmful call on masking in the face of delta variant.” —Dr. Jerome Adams
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July 16, 2021
In response to Epidemiologist Deepti Gurdasani:
“Interview on @SkyNews just now on governments completely negligent strategy of herd immunity through mass infection:
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Our paper on this out today- asking the government to take specific actions to Inform, Protect, and Prepare- to deal with the current crisis. “ —Deepti Gurdasani
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July 15, 2021
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July 15, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“I’m doubling down—@CDCgov most definitely made a *grave mistake* in May dropping mask rules for vaccinated & lending momentum to anti-maskera. I said it before, and I’ll say it again —@CDCDirector needs to reinstate the mask rules to fight #DeltaVariant ASAP! Video part 1:” —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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July 14, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“Gosh—7 Mississippi children are now currently **in the ICU** due to #COVID19, with 2 even on “life support” with ventilators, says Mississippi Health Officer @TCBPubHealth. Now 7% of MS deaths in vaccinated—“worrisome”. Pretty much all Delta Variant. “ —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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“Seven Mississippi children hospitalized as delta variant surges” —The Hill
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July 14, 2021
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July 13, 2021
“Two children on life support as Mississippi sees surge in delta variant cases”
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July 10, 2021
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July 9, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
“Schools without rules for masks? Without fresh air ventilation / disinfection / air exchange minimum? Without testing? With vaccination for teachers? While Delta Variant soaring? CDC is making another grave mistake. Kids need safe schools!” —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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July 9, 2021
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July 9, 2021
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July 9, 2021
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July 8, 2021
In response to Author and Mathematician Kit Yates:
“A thread on school absences in England. TL;DR 630K pupils were absent from school due to COVID last week (that's up from 370K the week before). The situation will only get worse in the coming weeks as a result of unchecked rises in transmission. 1/12” —Kit Yates
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July 3, 2021
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July 2, 2021
“Replacing isolation with unreliable Covid tests will put pupils in England at risk” — The Guardian
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June 27, 2021
In Response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“Dear governments dealing with Delta Variant: Please heed these words by @DrMikeRyan from March 2020. "Be fast, have no regrets. If you need to be right before you move, you will never win. the greatest error is not to move" & "speed trumps perfection". “ —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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June 26, 2021
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June 25, 2021
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June 25, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“Let this sink in—the world’s most 2-dose fully vaccinated country, Israel, is forced to double-back and reinstate its indoor mask mandate. Why? Several fast outbreaks all triggered by the Delta Variant, which spread via “fleeting” exposure.” —Dr. Eric Feigl-Din
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June 24, 2021
In response to Dr. Jorge A. Caballero:
“Isreal: cases; “70% of cases involve the #DeltaVariant, and that half of those are children, and that one-third of those cases are vaccinated. The illnesses are stemming from several local outbreaks, including one involving staff at a school.” —Dr. Jorge A. Caballero
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“Israel Sees Highest COVID Daily Infections in Two Months as Delta Variant Spreads” — Haaretz
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June 23, 2021
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June 19, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“9) How the hell did we screw up this pediatric Covid thing so badly? Because we didn’t test kids much last year. And variants are much different than old strain. And hence we assumed nothing changed and got complacent.” —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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June 15, 2021
“Keep your mask handy!
If you don’t mind me saying: it’s not a bad idea to wear a mask outside of your pods, in crowds etc.
Have a blast
just be cautious.
The Delta variant (formerly known as the variant that mutated in India), is spreading and the vaccines vary in efficacy against it. So unfortunately some people have gotten sick even though they have been vaccinated.
Have fun
just stay safe is all!
I don’t judge you if you don’t wear a mask and please don’t judge me if I do!
Peace,
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June 14, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“90-96% of all COVID19 in caused by Delta Variant. 32% of all Delta cases visiting the hospital emergency room are at least 1 dose vaccinated 33% who are then hospitalized vaccinated 45% of all deaths got at least 1 shot— 29% got 2 shots. “ —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
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“Delta variant causes more than 90% of new Covid cases in UK” —The Guardian
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June 10, 2021
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June 8, 2021
In response to Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding:
“Why did we not realize kids transmitted SARSCoV2 last year? Because with the original strain, COVID19 was milder & more asymptomatic—hence we **didn’t test or measure** kids much. But B117 (Alpha) and B16172 (Delta Variant) are different—more severe.”
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MAY 20, 2021
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MAY 20, 2021
MAY 18, 2021
In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo
“Tomorrow we usher in a major reopening of NYS. Most capacity restrictions will be lifted. Vaccinated people will no longer need to wear masks in most settings. The subway is 24/7 once again. New York is coming back better than ever.”
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MAY 18, 2021
In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo
“Tomorrow we usher in a major reopening of NYS. Most capacity restrictions will be lifted. Vaccinated people will no longer need to wear masks in most settings. The subway is 24/7 once again. New York is coming back better than ever.”
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MAY 18, 2021
In response to Governor Andrew Cuomo
“Tomorrow we usher in a major reopening of NYS. Most capacity restrictions will be lifted. Vaccinated people will no longer need to wear masks in most settings. The subway is 24/7 once again. New York is coming back better than ever.”
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May 9, 2021
Mucormycosis: The 'black fungus' maiming Covid patients in India - BBC News
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May 8, 2021
India Covid SOS
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“Supporting the Fight Against COVID-19 in India” —India Covid SOS
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May 8, 2021
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure New concerns as Indian Covid variant clusters found across England | Coronavirus | The Guardian
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May 2, 2021
“COVID crisis in India: If you want to help, here are 3 orgs doing outstanding work
Donate at https://aif.org
(For people in India; They match)
Donate at https://paytm.com/oxygen-campaign#/donations…
Donate at https://vellorecmc.org”
—Vincent Rajkumar
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April 23, 2021
In America there should have been a warning that children will have increased risk w/ the (now dominant) #B117, but there wasn't and there isn't --even though we had data well in advance #Covid19
“In Michigan, a record-breaking number of children have been hospitalized with Covid” —NBC News
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"In the face of all the darkness in the world and on the news, I wanted to take a moment to celebrate the simple fact that we are alive (and for whatever reason at the same time). Schedule has a tendency to fluctuate.”
April 8, 2021
STAY SAFE
Some of you may remember in the early days of Covid 19 I posted videos and wrote letters to elected officials urging people to wear masks when Fauci was saying it was not necessary to wear masks unless you were a health care worker.
This time round I’m urging people to wear their masks when outside of direct pod, whether or not you have been fully vaccinated or have already had Covid 19 —and even though the CDC said that fully vaccinated people do not need to wear masks around other fully vaccinated people in small groups.
The effacy levels of the vaccinations vary against the different variations that are spreading out there. The variant coming out of India can evade the vaccinations.
Stay safe!
Many people I know have gotten Covid this month and it has been all consuming.
MARCH 9, 2021
“New study warns Pfizer, Moderna, COVID-19 vaccines could be far less effective against South Africa variant.” — The Hill
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MARCH 8, 2021
Stay Safe: Houston’s emergence of “variants of concern” include the UK variant B.1.1.7, South Africa variant B.1.351, Brazil variants P.1 & P.2, & 2 related California “variants of interest” B.1.429 and B.1.427 — medRxiv
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FEBRUARY 26, 2021
“Study: Infectious Coronavirus Particles Can Survive on Clothing for Up To 3 days” — Fox KTVU
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FEBRUARY 24, 2021
FREBRUARY 15, 2021
Via treatment gorillas recover from COVID-19 In the next week or so there will be an update on my perspective of Covid-19 info
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FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Ocular MRI Findings in Patients with Severe COVID-19: A Retrospective Multicenter Observational Study | Radiology —RSNA
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FEBRUARY 15, 2021
“Four People in Oregon Contract Covid-19 After Receiving Both Doses of Vaccine” —The Independent
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FEBRUARY 15, 2021
“WHO advisor: COVID-19 Pandemic Likely Started Via Lab Leak” —Toronto Sun
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JANUARY 12, 2021
“Ice Cream Recall 2021: Weis Markets Recalls Over 11,000 Ice Cream Containers” —Thrillist
JANUARY 12, 2021
Disneyland to host massive vaccination site in California
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Concerning—
WHO head Dr. Tedros now sounding the alarm on concern that more the virus spreads, increases chance of mutations. He adds: "Transmissibility of some variants of the virus appears to be increasing." —Dr. Eric Fiegl-Ding
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JANUARY 8, 2021
Exponential increases in the pandemic with variant virus strains in UK, Ireland. I've never seen an epidemic curve like this, and the curve is with lockdown. If the variant becomes common the US, it's close to a worst-case scenario, with a baseline of full hospitals.” —Dr Tom Friedan
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JANUARY 5, 2021
“Bird flu found in migratory birds in Himachal, cases in 4 other states” — The Print
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JANUARY 5, 2021
“Mother dies next to daughter in hospital, both positive with COVID19.” — BBC News
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DECEMBER 20, 2020
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Over 1 million children infected with virus, AAP reports #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
“Over 1 Million Children Have Been Infected with COVID-19 Since the Start of the Pandemic, Report Says” —USA Today
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NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Our daily update is published. States reported a record 1.7 million tests, 170k cases, and 69k current COVID-19 hospitalizations. The death toll was 1,301.
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NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Important suggestion for Covid 19 surge
Dear Gov. Cuomo,
Please read following regarding reducing density during current Covid-19 surge in NY. This would be a good National approach as well!
Why don’t you announce for those who do not need for their children to physically go to school to move to remote school asap. This would immediately lessen density: not only in schools, but on transportation, in stores, etc... while keeping NY still functioning.
If you suggest it many will do which will easily reduce density for the now.
I would like to be on your advisory board.
I think I can really help.
New Yorkers come together in times of despair!
Sincerely,
Jennifer Elster
November 12, 2020
Nonpartisan Peace
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
*Originally posted suggestion to you via Twitter
Letter @nygovcuomo @billdeblasio @nycmayor @melisadderosa
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
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OCTOBER 26, 2020
Coronavirus: Test and trace workers report new problems with troubled service —The Independent
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OCTOBER 25, 2020
Utah’s hospitals prepare to ration care as a record number of coronavirus patients flood their ICUs —The Salt Lake Tribune
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OCTOBER 21, 2020
Wear a mask urges mother of 12 year old who died of COVID-19
“'We all need to think about each other': Mom speaks out after 12-year-old dies of COVID-19” —Today News
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OCTOBER 19, 2020
“Dutch woman dies after catching Covid-19 twice, the first reported reinfection death” —CNN
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OCTOBER 19, 2020
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure #Covid19
Be careful: “Living novel coronavirus isolated from packaging of imported frozen food in Qingdao: China CDC” —Xinhua
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OCTOBER 17, 2020
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
“Stay safe. Don’t get too comfortable.” —Jennifer Elster
“The positivity rate in the hotspot ZIP codes is 5.8%. The statewide positivity rate excluding these ZIPs is 1.01%. We are taking quick action to respond to the clusters & stop the spread. Here are the 20 hotspot ZIP codes in Queens, Brooklyn, Orange and Rockland Counties: ” — Governor Cuomo
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
“Common knowledge guidelines on spread of #Covid19 being reversed.” —Jennifer Elster #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
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SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Dear NY Gov. Cuomo & NYC Mayor DeBlasio,
As per mentioned in a letter addressed to Gov. Cuomo a while back & tweets etc., please consider revitalizing our economy by locally producing all PPE & legalizing marijuana.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Elster
3rd generation
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SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Everyone could have had masks, but for... #ReduceRiskReduceExposure #Covid19
“Newly revealed USPS documents show an agency struggling to manage Trump, Amazon and the pandemic” —The Washington Post
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
COVID-19 can cause lung damage and breathing problems that can persist even after recovery. A Hopkins Bayview expert in lung disease explains. —John’s Hopkins Medicine
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SEPTMEBER 13, 2020
“Transmission Dynamics of COVID-19 Outbreaks Associated with Child Care Facilities” — CDC, Salt Lake City, Utah, April – July 2020
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2020
Covid 19 can linger on salmon. #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
“A new Chinese study has found that the coronavirus can linger on chilled salmon for more than a week, which has the potential to spread the contagion to other humans.” —The National Interest
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Came across this one
“Yet another reason to wear your mask properly.” —Governor Andrew Cuomo
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure #COVID_19 #maskup
“New @AIP_Publishing: Demonstration of why air shields alone and N95 masks with valves are not adequate protection”
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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure “Jumping back and forth: anthropozoonotic and zoonotic transmission of SARS-CoV-2 on mink farms”
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August 13, 2020
Heads Up: Here it comes... Covid19 chicken wings.
“Chicken wings Test Positive for Covid-19, but There’s no Evidence of Food Transmission, Experts Say”
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August 12, 2020
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NEWS: This should be a headline: Just over the past 4 weeks the number of children infected in the US has increased by 90% to more than 380,000 cases. #ReduceRiskReduceBehavior
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August 10, 2020
Rolling up like there’s not a Covid in the world.
“Everybody’s ready to have fun, and hell, so am I’ — Thousands of bikers are descending upon Sturgis, South Dakota, for an annual motorcycle rally while U.S. COVID-19 cases top 5 million” —NowThis
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August 10, 2020
17 days ago there were 4 million reported cases of COVID19 Now there are 5 million. That’s about 2 million a month. That could mean 9 million more by the end of the year if this country doesn’t get its shit together!
August 9, 2020
We must protect our children!
“97,000 Kids Test Positive for Covid-19 in Two Weeks.”
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August 2, 2020
“Child Hospitalizations from Covid-19 Surge 23% in Florida as Schools Statewide Must Reopen”
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July 31, 2020
“Children May Carry Coronavirus at High Levels, Study Finds”
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July 30, 2020
When is it enough? When we’re dead?
—Jennifer Elster
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July 29, 2020
I recommended eye covering as standard in beginning of March. Cover your eyes.
“Whoa—FAUCI: “Eye protection may be recommended at some point” #covid19 We’ve known coronavirus infection via the eye is possible. But this is getting serious.” —Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding
July 22, 2020
Covid19 is still unfolding and until we understand more we should protect the children and ourselves the absolute best we can
"A 9-year-old girl from Putnam County, south of Jacksonville, Florida, is the youngest patient to die in Florida related to the coronavirus, according to data from the state. She was one of the 140 reported deaths today in Florida from COVID-19.” —Daniel Uhlfelder
July 16, 2020
“UK, US and Canada Allege Russian Cyberattacks on Covid-19 Research Centers”
July 14, 2020
But of course: Squirrel tests positive for the Bubonic plague in Colorado while Covid19 is roaring.
July 14, 2020
I have a picture of me in my phone wearing a mask on February 5 in NYC. If you paid attention with some critical analysis you could have figured.
Back in February they were giving out surgical masks at my doctors office because they were so wildly overloaded with “flu” patients
But I skipped the surgical mask and said “I’m good”
July 14, 2020
“Govenors Don’t Do Global Pandemics’: Cuomo Faults Other Over Virus,”
July 12, 2020
Word:
“Who Did This?”
July 10, 2020
Ew. Clots in all organs. Make sure to Wear A Mask
“Pathologist Found Blood Clots in ‘Almost Every Organ’ During Autopies on Covid-19 Patients”
July 8, 2020
Wear a Mask it’s a nasty virus. Even mild coronavirus cases can lead to brain damage
“Even Mild Coronavirus Cases can Lead to Brain Damage, Say Doctors”
July 8, 2020
Hi, I’d like to make a doctors appointment:
“Woman in Florida claiming to be a doctor violates Costco's mask policy while her mother blinks the word "HELP" in morse code”
July 7, 2020
Lock it down: More than 7,000 #Children in Florida Have Tested Positive for COVID19
“Updated: More than 7,000 Children in Florida have Tested Positive for Covid-19”
July 3, 2020
Ironic: Coronavirus: Mexicans demand crackdown on Americans crossing the border - BBC News
June 29th, 2020
#AskMyMayor I would like you to disinfect high trafficked areas, manufacture and supply proper PPE for EVERYONE, and make stronger, encouraging advisories for social distancing.
“Summer is here. So is COVID-19. Wear a mask. Let's protect each other, New York City.” —Mayor De Blasio
June 26, 2020
The Amazonian tribes that fight so hard to protect their territories & preserve our most natural resources are stricken with Covid 19 & desperately need help. Please consider donating to Amazon Watch or to direct tribe leaders.
June 24, 2020
Heartbreaking update : Coronavirus cases in U.S. hit highest single-day total, with Texas, California and Florida taking the lead.
“New Coronavirus Cases in the U.S. Soar to Highest Single-Day Total,”
June 17, 2020
Covid 19 patients with no symptoms suffer lung damage
“As Many as Half of Cornavirus Patients with No Symptoms May Silently Suffer ‘Disturbing’ Lung Damage that Leaves them Oxygen-Deprived without Knowing it, Study Finds,”
June 13, 2020
Here an evening of meaningful conversation, celebrating life & listening to stories & concerns of Native American leaders. The community is struggling with Covid19 & needs our help now!
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June 10, 2020
COVID-19 Testing - Coronavirus for NYC What if you think you have been exposed? Is there an alternative way to be tested that does not involve going to a testing location? #AskMyMayor
June 8, 2020
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
Hello! Here I'm reading a letter I wrote dated April 29, 2020.
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure Hello! Here I'm reading a letter I wrote dated April 29, 2020.
Letter to Cuomo I Reopening NYC #ReduceRiskReduceExposure
I would like to leave my apartment and feel confident in the surroundings outside for myself and fellow citizens. This would entail a citywide disinfectant cleaning of public spaces and people to have the proper PPE for our shared safety.
If you agree, what can you do?
In a peaceful way:
Visit your government officials social media handles and write asking them in comments section to clean streets and continue to supply surgical masks or better masks (ideally each state makes own for revenue: ie. Made in NYS) for mass citizens. Ask friends to comment also. Face covering made from cloth can go over medical mask.
According to WHO, but not yet repeated in USA, we need multiple layers in a mask of cloth for protection against Covid 19 —which is beyond obvious and yet people still condense like sardines with just one layer face cloth covering. Recommend eye protection.
I can go on and on, but a good cleaning from our citizens homes, a good cleaning in public spaces, and citizens wearing ample PPE is a really good start. You can also call or email government officials.
Visit Nonpartisan Peace at ChannelELSTER.com for further information.
Follow this Youtube channel and suggests to friends.
Distribution Location Finder Link for Masks in NYC:
https://maps.nyc.gov/face-coverings/
June 6, 2020
People are not protecting themselves against Covid19
“Watch: Demonstrations and Protests Continue Across the U.S., Including Large-Scale Gatherings in Washington, D.C.”’
June 5, 2020
“Social distance and tell all your friends. Let’s go!”
May 22, 2020
Dear Gavin Newsom,
Please tell me what your research is on how long Covid19 can live on sand. And if you don’t have this information, hope you get it.
—Jennifer Elster
“Going to REPEAT, REPEAT, REPEAT: CA is flattening the curve because folks are staying home. Practicing physical distancing. We aren’t out of the woods yet. We must continue to take this seriously and allow our re-opening to be guided by science and public health.” —Gavin Newsom
May 22, 2020
“Sometimes the days are miraculous. Sometimes the days are sad. Sometimes they break my heart. Here The Virus Song.”
May 22, 2020
Dear NYGovCuomo & NYCMayor,
You announced some beaches will open for Memorial Day weekend. Any #research on how long COVIDー19 can live on sand? Social Distancing so masks off: coughing, children playing in sand with hands, etc..
—Jennifer Elster
“Wearing a mask is a small thing. And it can be the difference between life and death” —Governor Cuomo
“I need every New Yorker to heed the warning: there’s NO swimming on our beaches during this crisis. It is NOT safe. We don’t want want to fence off the beaches but we will if we have to. We’ll have extra Parks and NYPD walking the beaches this weekend to keep New Yorkers safe.” —Mayor De Blasio
May 20, 2020
Dear Mayor, You should do another post on symptoms found in children, this time make more specific & provide visuals, ie Covid19 toes etc.. Post ads in public transportation. Many are not following you on internet. Thank you —Jennifer Elster, 3rd generation New Yorker
“The CDC has linked the following to Multi-system Inflammatory Syndrome in Children:
-Persistent fever
-Irritability or sluggishness
-Abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting
-Rash
-Red or pink eyes
-Enlarged lymph nodes
-Red cracked lips or red tongue
-Swollen hands and feet” —Mayor De Blasio
May 18, 2020
Dear Mayor, I have tweeted to you on this topic a few times & hope that you have begun a proper, investigative, research study in the hospitals. There is no time to move slow on this topic. The Jan/Feb months should be informative. Thank you
“A painful and sober topic: we have been monitoring and tracking Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome in our children. The CDC has now released key updates, officially linking it to COVID-19. We will work together to learn how to fight back.” —Mayor De Blasio
May 17, 2020
Look into Weill Cornell Jan/ Feb cases of what appeared to be flu like symptoms but testing negative for flu and strep. There lies some of the numbers and info for Covid19 in NYC. Speak to the pediatricians. America, We must do better and move faster for the children now! Wake up people our children are dying!
“Like New York State, 16 other states and 6 European countries have reported cases of children suffering from potentially COVID-related illnesses. NY is leading the way on research. We need to understand all we can as fast as we can when it comes to our children.” —Governor Cumo
May 13, 2020
In January/February there was an overload of patients in pediatric doctor’s offices in Manhattan. When directed to Brooklyn, there was an overload there too. A doctor said “Never seen the flu like this before.” Trace back to Jan/Feb & you will find more answers.
Bill Gates, Melinda Gates, Weill Cornell, Gov Cuomo, Mayor De Blasio, Mike Bloomberg, please look into this thoroughly, and of course immediately. Thank you for your extensive work on and into Covid 19. Best wishes
—Jennifer Elster
“Cuomo Directs New York Hospitals to Prioritize COVID-19 Testing for Children Showing Symptoms of Mysterious Illness”
May 13, 2020
“And that keeping the schools closed is safest, until we learn more! We must protect the children!” —Jennifer Elster
“We now have 82 cases of Pediatric Multi-System Inflammatory Syndrome. 53 of those children tested positive to COVID-19 or its antibodies. There’s a lot we don’t know. But we DO know that early treatment works." —Mayor De Blasio
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May 12, 2020
“The danger continues to unfold. We must proceed slowly and cautiously.”
—Jennifer Elster
May 11, 2020
“Showing exercise is more important than health.”
—Jennifer Elster
WATCH: Protesters Calling for Gyms to Reopen in Florida are Doing Squats and Push-ups Outside the Clearwater Courthouse
Letter to Cuomo
REGARDING REOPENING OF NYS
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
I would like to leave my apartment and feel confident in the surroundings outside for myself and fellow citizens. This would entail a citywide disinfectant cleaning of public spaces and people to have the proper PPE for our shared safety.
If you agree, what can you do?
In a peaceful way:
Visit your government officials social media handles and write asking them in comments section to clean streets and continue to supply surgical masks or better masks (ideally each state makes own for revenue: ie. Made in NYS) for mass citizens. Ask friends to comment also.
Face covering made from cloth can go over surgical mask.
According to WHO, but not yet repeated in USA, we need multiple layers in a mask of cloth for protection against Covid 19 —which is beyond obvious and yet people still condense like sardines with just one layer face cloth covering.
Recommend eye protection.
I can go on and on, but a good cleaning from our citizens homes, a good cleaning in public spaces, and citizens wearing ample PPE is a really good start.
You can also call or email government officials.
To obtain free masks at a NYC location near you, click here.
April 29, 2020,
REGARDING REOPENING OF NYS
Gov. Cuomo,
Suggestion of plan:
CLEAN
Once the death rate drops to 100 people per day:
Request citizens to clean their homes
then,
deep cleansing of all city streets and public areas.
There is a reason why China and South Korea cleansed their streets so thoroughly.
The virus is sticky and we are still not informed of the duration of time it lives on porous surfaces, etc...
PROPER PPE FOR ALL CITIZENS
Proper masks should be provided to each citizen as we understand that cloth masks are not anywhere near as protective as proper PPE.
We must call upon our big businesses to produce here in the States (preferably our State).
May 14, 2020
“Black Light Experiment Shows How Quickly a Virus like Covid-19 can Spread at a Restaurant”
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#ProtectOurVote2020
Safe Voting during the Covid 19 pandemic.
May 10, 2020
I am focused on Covid 19 at the moment (read below) and the reopening of society.
Additionally, and of equal importance, is being able to have your vote be counted.
Here is an update on how to #ProtectOurVote2020 from unlawful interference during Covid 19 pandemic.
Demand mail in ballots nationally. Internet connected, electronic devices are insecure. The lacking of security in the chain of custody of casting a ballot is absurd. No matter which way you go, our election process is compromised, but by how much will we allow it? We must demand what we need now for a safe and fair election. The experts say Mail In Ballots are safest. Obviously with Covid 19, in person voting could pose many health and safety issues and would be a risk to take for no apparent reason, so we need:
Mail In Ballots Nationally
Demand our government financially support USPS.
Secure the health of the people who work in the post office with proper PPE and safe working conditions.
Surveillance in all post offices.
Hand counted votes so not tallied on hackable devices.
The capability to conduct a full manual recount if significant tabulation problems are uncovered.
That’s a real start right there.
May 5, 2020
STAY HOME STAY SAFE Covid 19 is still unfolding and in very harsh ways!
—Jennifer Elster
Lock it Down Further
April 16, 2020
Dear Governors, Glad to hear of the new measure of wearing a mask/face covering. It would be great if we could discuss this topic a bit further. If someone responds here I will discuss, otherwise I will send a letter. Thank you. —Jennifer Elster
“This is new terrain for all of us. As we make life-saving decisions there is strength in unity. Thank you for coordinating with us Gov Murphy, Gov Ned Lamont, Governor Tom Wolf, John Carney DE and Gov Raimondo. This is new terrain for all of us.
As we make life-saving decisions there is strength in unity. Thank you for coordinating with us Gov Murphy, Gov Ned Lamont, Governor Tom Wolf, John Carney DE and Gov Raimondo.” —Governor Cuomo
April 14, 2020
Just passing through to gently remind you to cover your eyes if you need to go outside in addition to wearing a mask/face covering. Goggles are best, but glasses that wrap on the sides are good too . That’s all (oh and a hazmat suit) And have a nice day!
April 13, 2020
Hoping NYS seizes this moment to lock it down further. We have this opportunity, right now, to get a better hold on the virus spreading.
April 12, 2020
Reality of Front Line Heroes.
Letters Sent to Governor Cuomo’s Office
In addition to all of the required testing ability, tracing, etc… to reopen there are still a few important details that are being overlooked.
April 29, 2020,
REGARDING REOPENING OF NYS
Gov. Cuomo,
Suggestion of plan:
CLEAN
Once the death rate drops to 100 people per day:
Request citizens to clean their homes
then,
deep cleansing of all city streets and public areas.
There is a reason why China and South Korea cleansed their streets so thoroughly.
The virus is sticky and we are still not informed of the duration of time it lives on porous surfaces, etc...
PROPER PPE FOR ALL CITIZENS
Proper masks should be provided to each citizen as we understand that cloth masks are not anywhere near as protective as proper PPE.
We must call upon our big businesses to produce here in the States (preferably our State).
April 16, 2020
For Gov. Cuomo,
I was delighted to see that you extended the lock down for four weeks further and have employed people in NYS wearing a mask in public. We will see a dip in the death tolls. However, to really see the numbers come down, a face mask must be worn in public spaces whether or not there are people around, because the virus lingers in the air (simulations in below email). Under your current order people are only wearing a mask when they can't social distance. In the end it will take longer to control the virus this way. Financially a tougher lock down now will lead to a healthier, safer and a financially stronger NYS sooner.
Kind regards,
Jennifer Elster
Re: URGENT: Four Week Further Lockdown: Providing help to lower spread of COVID-19
April 10, 2020
Dear Gov. Cuomo,
Today when you asked "who saw it coming?" the answer is me.
I saw it coming like a bulldozer.
I had previously written you a letter with references to articles and studies about extending quarantine time to stop the spread.
In this absolutely pressing time I strongly suggest you lock it down further. This is your moment.
Your chance to really get the virus down to manageable. It must be contained. And do not fret, it will make the most financial sense, as well, in the end. As we know, it remains in the air thereafter.
Here is my suggestion: Lock it down further for four weeks time. If you do the four week lock down it will run its course through many by then and give good quarantine time. And then take it from there. Also, gives time to get the plan underway for proper re assimilation as that is obviously its own mountain. I refer you first to two articles which both include simulations of the way in which the virus spreads. One from Belgian and one from Japan.
-Simulation in times of Covid 19 you can not walk, run, bike, close to each other. Biking, running, must stop. No exercise outside folks, sorry. And period.https://medium.com/@jurgenthoelen/belgian-dutch-study-why-in-times-of-covid-19-you-can-not-walk-run-bike-close-to-each-other-a5df19c77d08
-Simulation of Covid 19 spreading in air through talking.https://news.yahoo.com/could-spread-covid-19-just-130000738.html
Obviously one must conclude everyone must wear a mask and not in the situation CDC has recommended today which was if you can't social distance. Social distance does not matter when it lingers in the air. Everyone needs to wear a mask. No biking, no running. Four weeks serious lockdown now.
*Additionally, as per my prior letter, and which I know would be hard to do, 28 days for isolation after first testing negative after having been positive of Covid 19. Weekly tests for four weeks thereafter (I know this will be tough, but would be best).
HUMAN STOCKPILE
april 9th, 2020
watch art video here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJKiJ9-Wecs&feature=youtu.be
Original post: HTTPS://WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/TV/B-NAPAVLNKZ/?IGSHID=V5EDHNV2O9HD
Human Stockpile image and poem by Jennifer Elster
#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
Frontliners need, at the least, be protected from Covid 19. https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1249019500336480257
HELP NYC NOW
https://www1.nyc.gov/site/helpnownyc/index.page
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South Korea doctor speaks on why they managed virus well as oppose to America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAk7aX5hksU&feature=youtu.be
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Reading aloud letters (actual letter below) to Gov. Cuomo
Sent to Governor Cuomo’s Office March 25, 2020.
COVID-19: ALTER DEBLASIO'S GRAB-N-GO PROGRAM
Under Mayor de Blasio’s current “Grab-and-Go” children under 18 can pick up their food from 400 public school buildings in NYC. This effort was a great first step but now it must transition as it puts these children and their families at risk --as well as sustains a density in NYC on a daily basis. If a single mother gets sick who will care for her child? An immediate revision to Grab-n-Go would be to supply for one weeks food at pick up which would result in families commuting less, therefore reducing density of all of these families in public spaces from 7 days down to 1 day. Then perhaps Jeff Bezos of Amazon or Jason Ackerman of Fresh Direct could configure a sign up for weekly delivery of food for children. Delivery service will further reduce the density. Thereafter, enhance our Food Stamps program to properly care for these children nutrition and phase out direct delivery to allow children and their parents/caretakers to retrieve their own food.
Sent to Gov. Cuomo’s office on March 19, 2020
*a few revisions thereafter but same content.
UTMOST CONCERN: COVID-19 - GRAVE REINFECTION MUST CHANGE QUARANTINE TIME AND EXTEND TESTING PERIOD AFTER TESTING NEGATIVE
RE: Urgent: This is of urgent matter to the health of our citizens. I appreciate your immediate attention to this matter.
Dear Gov. Cuomo,
Thank you for your courage and endurance during these challenging times.
As per your address to the Press I felt it was of immediate urgency to contact you in regard to your statement allowing the woman who was infected with COVID-19 back into the work force after she had tested negative. This would be a dangerous precedent to set as it has been proven, through recent cases, that there have been relapses which have even been fatal. Whether the reoccurrence of the virus was due to a weakened immunity and secondary exposure, faulty testing, or if COVID-19 simply reoccurred is unknown. It is also true that COVID-19 has taken as long as 27 days before developing and the virus has stayed in the system for 14 days after the virus’ symptoms have ceased.
What does this mean?
There should be a weekly test for a 4 week period after testing negative.
People should be quarantining themselves for a 4 (28 days) week period to discern if they have been infected (as oppose to the 14-day quarantine recommended), or we could potentially continue to needlessly reinfect our communities.
Please refer to research articles below.
To introduce myself I am a native New Yorker, an innovative thinker and complex problem solver, artist and advocate for Social Justice, who lived through, and up close to, the AIDS epidemic breaking, 9/11 and Sandy and now COVID 19. I am an Italian American/Irish woman who grew up in the underground art and dance scene in the 80's in NYC. I lived in the most impoverished and dangerous welfare hotel and went to the roughest high school at the time in NYC, Louis D. Brandeis. When I was told I would be jumped with guns, I left school and enrolled in and put myself through NYU and graduated with honors. I am a fighter. I have been a great success in my life and in handling both danger and disaster and I believe my mind can be of service to you. (Biography below). I am forward thinking, efficient and effective in survival methods. For every problem I think solution. I’ve made it through dire times and many tragedies, deeply effected, but with a smile as I am an eternal optimist. I have been tweeting to you, daily, voicing my opinions which I believe have been consistently on point and also much ahead of the curve. I have some important deductions of information regarding the COVID-19, timely and urgent deductions. I would like to voluntarily contribute to your task force. I hope that someone from your team might contact me immediately.
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As per the following research on COVID-19:
Wall Street Journal Virus did not show up in the system until 27 days after exposure: https://www.wsj.com/articles/coronavirus-symptoms-start-about-five-days-after-infection-new-research-finds-11583784452
The Lancet Zhou, Fei. “Clinical Course and Risk Factors for Mortality of Adult Inpatients with COVID-19 in Wuhan, China: a Retrospective Cohort Study.” The Lancet, 9th Mar. 2020.
In this retrospective medical study, doctors state that in Wuhan China they had a case of up to 37 days of viral shedding starting from the onset of illness in one patient. They found the median viral shedding to be upwards of 20 days within the 191 patients they studied. This finding suggests that the previously released information informing citizens that there is a 14-day incubation period is wildly inaccurate. This article was released through the peer-reviewed journal The Lancet. It is among the world's oldest, most prestigious, and best known general medical journals. The article itself received funding through the acclaimed Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Innovation Fund for Medical Sciences.
Campbell, Denis. “The Big Question over Coronavirus – Can a Person Get It Twice?” The Guardian, Guardian News and Media, 16 Mar. 2020.
This article explores the possibility and question of persistent infection of COVID-19. Expert of virology at Leeds University, Prof. Mark Harris shares that there is astounding evidence of persistent infections of animal coronaviruses, specifically in bats. Due to a lack in antibody tests for the virus this theory can not be proved, although this article stresses the reasonable nature of chronic infection as reports of the occurrence are being reported now world-wide.
Su, Alice. “They Survived the Coronavirus. Then They Tested Positive Again. Why?” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2020.
This article discusses the now common trend of contracting COVID-19 multiple times. One patient discussed in this article tested positive for the virus just three days after being sent home from supposedly being “recovered” from the virus just days prior. Another patient died from the virus just five days after his discharge from the hospital. The article states that scientists in and outside of China are certain that the virus could be causing permanent damage to the human immune system, causing a severe and sudden drop in the humans ability to fight of any infections or diseases. In which case, anybody who has contracted the virus should remain in quarantine far longer than the recommended 14-days.
Wölfe, Roman, and Victor M. Corman. “Virological Assessment of Hospitalized Cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019.” MedRxiv, Mar. 2020.
This article discusses the findings of medical professions in Germany who provide a detailed virological analysis of COVID-19. They found that the shedding of viral RNA from sputum outlasted the end of symptoms upwards of 12 days. The article continues on emphasizing the horrific implications that pressures of early exposure to newly “cured” individuals can have on their environment and vise versa. This article was found through MedRxiv, which is a Yale University run online archive and distribution server for complete but unpublished manuscripts in the medical, clinical health sciences. Authors affiliations of the study include the Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin ( one of Europe's largest university hospitals) and University Hospital LMU Munich.
Biography Jennifer Elster
A native New Yorker, Jennifer Elster is a writer, director, artist and founder of The Development, a multi-faceted studio based in NYC. A thinker and artist, Elster's work offers a deep and direct awareness of the human condition and our current world crisis. She has collaborated on various projects with such notables as the late David Bowie, Marlo Thomas & Yoko Ono, to name a few. Her most recent shows include the solo art exhibitions, The Retrospective of and Extroverted Recluse and The Wake the F*ck Up Show, where Elster put forth a direct and poignant dialogue for our times in multimedia exhibitions. Using words, paper, canvases, film, photographs, audio, video & performance art, Elster explores ways to educate an audience to the severity of our current reality, as well as the beauty. Under her social justice activism banner Nonpartisan Peace, she has advocated to safeguard Net Neutrality: Net Neutrality = Democracy, a campaign she wrote with Gloria Steinem, and to safeguard our elections from foreign adversaries interference: Protect Our Vote 2020. A survivor of many tragedies, Elster cuts through to the artery to move the human conversation further along. Currently she is working to help with COVID-19 and will soon be doing an art exhibition. Additionally, Elster created and directed the upcoming film series, …In the Woods (and Elsewhere), which features Terrence Howard, Debra Winger, Dave Matthews, Will Shortz, Rosie Perez and many others.
@JenniferElster Special thanks to my core family, friends, and assistants who help me raise awareness during these challenging times.
POST SCRIPT (new articles):
Article which discusses patients testing negative then positive after infection:
Cheng, Amy, and Feng, Emily. “Mystery In Wuhan: Recovered Coronavirus Patients Test Negative ... Then Positive”, NPR, 27 Mar. 2020.
Article: Covid 19 testing positive in patients but positive in feces:
“COVID-19 Found in Sputum and Feces Samples after Pharyngeal Swabs Are Negative”, Neuroscience News, 30 Mar. 2020.
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Stay Home Stay Safe
—Jennifer Elster March 10, 2020
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Hygenic Tips During Covid 19 Outbreak in United States
The following two videos were posted on Instagram on March 17th and are some tips to stay safe in your home.
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It’s in the Sand
— Jennifer Elster March 11, 2020
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#ReduceRiskReduceExposure
—Jennifer Elster March 2020
