Hello there, here are the weekly #washingtonstate #kingcounty (that is, #seattle and environs) #COVID #COVID19 #wastewater toots.

A reminder that this King County respiratory disease data comes from Washington State, not the federal government.

The West Point (WSPT) sewage treatment plant's SARS-CoV2 seven-day running average numbers are headed in the right direction, but still fairly high. The last seven day running average calculation was done on 10/20.

WSPT is one of three King County(-ish) sewersheds in this dataset. You can find overviews, individual sewershed results, and a breakdown of variants for the state wastewater surveillance program, along with other metrics like case counts and hospitalizations for Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses, at https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/diseases-and-chronic-conditions/communicable-disease-surveillance-data/respiratory-illness-data-dashboard#WasteWater. If you go to the page and click "learn more" in the statewide view tab, you can find out lots of details about how these data are calculated and how to interpret them. The dashboard gets updated every Wednesday (generally). The Department of Health is here on the fediweb, at @WADeptHealth

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A screencap of the Washington State Department of Health's Covid wastewater data for the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. The trend line of the graph is described in the toot text.

EU representative praises closer work with Canada on vaccines as U.S. pulls back

The Canadian Press
October 27, 2026
By Dylan Robertson, Émilie Bergeron

https://stillcoviding.ca/en/news/eu-representative-praises-closer-work-with-canada-on-vaccines-as-u-s-pulls-back/

#health #vaccines #research #COVID #CovidIsNotOver #Canada #EU #EuropeanUnion

[Traduit de l’anglais]

Une représentante de l’UE salue une collaboration plus étroite avec le Canada sur les vaccins, alors que les États-Unis prennent leurs distances

La Presse canadienne
Le 27 octobre 2026
Par Dylan Robertson, Émilie Bergeron

https://stillcoviding.ca/fr/nouvelles/eu-representative-praises-closer-work-with-canada-on-vaccines-as-u-s-pulls-back/

#santé #vaccins #recherche #COVID #LaPandemieNEstPasFinie #Canada #UE #UnionEuropéenne

One of the leading reasons I've never had #Covid, other than consistent #masking and keeping up with #vaccines, is that I have no friends. No group of people to hang out with like I did in my twenties and thirties.

#COVID-19 and adjuvated #flu boosters done. Will that mend the Android 17 WiFi problems? Probably not.

Today: I medici no vax riammessi in corsia: passa la norma che annulla la radiazione

I medici no vax radiati dall'albo durante il periodo del Covid potranno essere reintegrati. Lo prevede un articolo del ddl sulle professioni sanitarie approvato dalla Camera. Un “liberi tutti” arrivato con numeri risicati e quasi in sordina - mentre l'attenzione è tutta sulla manovra - ma che ha...

Non-vaccinated doctors readmitted to their rooms: the rule that canceled their discharge is lifted.

Doctors who were struck from the registry during the Covid period will be reinstated. This is provided for by an article of the draft bill on healthcare professions approved by the Chamber. A "let everyone go" arrived with risky numbers and almost unnoticed – while all attention is focused on the maneuver – but it has…

#Covid #Chamber

https://www.today.it/attualita/medici-no-vax-radiati-reintegro-primo-si.html

In other news, the #NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has revamped its website, adding #wastewater data not only for #COVID but for the #flu and #RSV!

And the data is available in graphs as well as raw data on GitHub. No more obscure Tableau plugins!

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Normalized viral load SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) The viral load is almost zero around July 2026, and then rises, with fluctuations, to just under 60m in October, then drops. Weeks shown as zero were below the wastewater lab's limit of detection or had no reported result that week. Data updated: Oct. 22, 2026

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Normalized viral load for Influenza A and Influenza B. The range of variation for Influenza A is higher, from 0 to 18.5 million, while the range for Influenza B is from 0 to 5.5 million. There is a peak for Influenza A on October 3, at 10,227,726, but then it drops down to 1.8 million and rises to 2.6 million. Influenza B is in the 600,000 to 1.3 million range. Weeks shown as zero were below the wastewater lab's limit of detection or had no reported result that week. Data updated: Oct. 22, 2026

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Normalized viral load for RSV There are peaks at 8 and 10 million in July and September. In October the figures are 700,000-800,000. Weeks shown as zero were below the wastewater lab's limit of detection or had no reported result that week. Data updated: Oct. 22, 2026

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respiratory-illness-data/data /Wastewater_viral_load_data.csv srossiternyc srossiternyc 10/22 data update 7dda5f2 · 9 hours ago Preview Code Blame 53 lines (53 loc) · 2.55 KB Search this file date SARS-CoV-2 viral load Flu A viral load Flu B viral load RSV viral load 2025-10-25 8375029 1521415 < LOD 1101906 2025-11-01 6785698 840572 < LOD 1330835 2025-11-08 4204285 1088318 < LOD 797308

I was hoping I'd gotten through this #COVID wave without catching it, but I caught it on the tail end. I can think of a few things I can do to be more careful next time!

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A rapid test strip reading COVID-19 Ag. There are red lines at both the C (for Control) and T (for Test) spots.

[P.E.I.] Masks encouraged at all Health P.E.I. facilities starting Oct. 16

Masks will be available at entrances to Health P.E.I. facilities

CBC News
October 15, 2026
By Lucas McInnis

https://stillcoviding.ca/en/news/masks-encouraged-at-all-health-p-e-i-facilities-starting-oct-16/

#PEI #health #COVID #CovidIsNotOver

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[Î.-P.-É.] Le port du masque est recommandé dans tous les établissements de Santé Î.-P.-É. à compter du 16 octobre

Des masques seront offerts aux entrées des établissements de Santé Î.-P.-É.

CBC News
Le 15 octobre 2026
Par Lucas McInnis

https://stillcoviding.ca/fr/nouvelles/masks-encouraged-at-all-health-p-e-i-facilities-starting-oct-16/

#ÎPÉ #santé #COVID #LaPandemieNEstPasFinie

Agi: Ok della Camera a reintegro medici "Novax" radiati durante il Covid,

AGI/Vista - Con 126 voti favorevoli, 113 contrari e 2 astenuti, l’Aula di Montecitorio ha deciso di mantenere nel disegno di legge sul riordino delle professioni sanitarie l’articolo 8, che apre alla possibilità di reiscrizione all’Albo per i sanitari radiati durante la pandemia di Covid-19. La norma non prevede il reintegro automatico, ma consente ai professionisti espulsi per fatti non dolosi di presentare una richiesta di reiscrizione all’Albo. La domanda dovrà essere presentata entro 60 giorni dall’entrata in vigore della disposizione. Camera Fonte: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev

Camera approves reinstatement of doctors “Novax” suspended during COVID.

The Chamber of Deputies in Montecitorio voted to maintain Article 8 in the bill reforming healthcare professions, which opens the possibility for suspended healthcare professionals to be re-registered with the Registry during the Covid-19 pandemic. The rule does not provide for automatic reinstatement but allows expelled professionals who were not acting maliciously to submit a request for re-registration with the Registry. The application must be submitted within 60 days of the provision coming into effect. Camera Source: Agenzia Vista / Alexander Jakhnagiev

#COVID #Montecitorio #Article8

https://www.agi.it/vista-tv/video/2026-10-27/ok-della-camera-a-reintegro-medici-novax-radiati-durante-il-covid--39736701/

Repubblica.it: Ok dalla Camera al reintegro dei medici no vax con solo 13 voti di scarto: è polemica

Scontro in aula dopo l’approvazione del ddl sulle professioni sanitarie (con i sì di Forza Italia) che prevede il reinserimento dei dottori radiati durante il Covid. Protestano le opposizioni: “Schiaffo alle vittime della pandemia”

Okay from Parliament regarding the reinstatement of unvaccinated doctors with only 13 votes against: it’s controversial.

Clash in the chamber after the approval of the bill on healthcare professions (with the yes vote from Forza Italia) which provides for the reinstatement of doctors suspended during the COVID period. The opposition protests: "A slap to the victims of the pandemic."

#Parliament #ForzaItalia #COVID

https://www.repubblica.it/politica/2026/10/27/news/medici_no_vax_reintegro_ddl_camera_polemica_opposizioni-425679736/

L'Huffington Post - News, inchieste e approfondimenti HuffPost: La Camera riabilita i medici no vax radiati durante il Covid

La norma passa per soli 13 voti. Via libera all'articolo voluto da FdI che consente ai medici radiati dall'Albo di chiedere il reintegro. M5s: “State dalla parte della cialtroneria”. Il Pd: “Un precedente pericoloso, si mistifica la memoria del Covid”. Il provvedimento dovrà passare anche al Senato

The Chamber rehabilitates doctors who were barred for refusing vaccination during the COVID pandemic.

The bill passes with only 13 votes. Green light for the article proposed by FdI that allows doctors dismissed from the Registry to request reinstatement. M5S: "You're on the side of empty boasting." The Pd: “A dangerous precedent, you distort the memory of Covid.” The measure will also need to pass through the Senate.

#COVID #Senate

https://www.huffingtonpost.it/politica/2026/10/27/news/la_camera_riabilita_i_medici_no_vax_radiati_durante_il_covid-23004845/

RE: https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:tlt75qtm4l5ivg47ho27qxbk/post/3mytynyuams2a

Ich geh dann mal wieder Masken kaufen ...

#Covid #CovidIsNotOver

World Health Network: COVID-19 circulates year-round, and surges can happen at any time. Prevention shouldn't be limited to periods of increased transmission.

Whether you're trying to avoid infection or prevent spreading COVID-19 to others, taking precautions matters.

Wearing a well-fitting respirator, improving indoor air quality, and staying home when sick can help reduce transmission and protect our communities.

#COVID #COVID19 #LongCOVID #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention

Source: https://bsky.app/profile/thewhn.bsky.social/post/3mysbfulkf22i

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Black graphic with a green strip at the top, the whn.global logo in the upper left, and a “COVID-19” label in the upper right. Large heading in white and green: “What can you do to lower your risk of COVID-19?” Bullet points: - Wear a well-fitting respirator - Improve indoor ventilation - Use air purifiers - Stay up to date on vaccinations - Avoid crowded indoor spaces - Wash your hands regularly At the bottom: “Protecting yourself starts with prevention.”

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Black graphic with a green strip at the top, the whn.global logo in the upper left, and a “COVID-19” label in the upper right. Large heading in white and green: “How can you avoid spreading COVID-19?” Bullet points: - Stay home when sick - Avoid close contact with others - Wear a well-fitting N95 mask - Open windows for fresh air - Use air purifiers - Cover coughs and sneezes - Wash your hands regularly At the bottom: “Protecting others starts with you.”

@ai6yr

get their names in advance, so they can be dragged to the inquest once the pandemic is over, and held to account for their criminal negligence

#birdflu #covid #pandemic

Ontario get out an vote today. And book your COVID and Flu shots. #COVID #onpoli #elections

💉 ⚕️ Ottawa residents can now get flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines

All individuals over six months of age are now eligible for both the flu and COVID-19 vaccine.

People can receive their vaccines at pharmacies or local health care providers.

#Covid #Ottawa #Ontario

https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/ottawa-residents-can-now-get-flu-shots-and-covid-19-vaccines/

@statsguy COVID too. I'm two weeks too young for a free jab. Cost me £97 for the second year running. I can afford it but many cannot. #vaccination #COVID #flu

Dianna Cowern aka Physics Girl on getting "a very mild" case of COVID19, and becoming disabled with LongCOVID as a result.

It's been four years, Dianna is still disabled, and most doctors still don't accept LongCOVID as a real diagnosis, much less agree on a treatment.

Worth listening to (or reading the transcript, if that works better for you)

#COVID #LongCOVID #PhysicsGirl

https://www.kpbs.org/podcasts/the-finest/physics-girl-spent-her-life-explaining-science-then-science-couldnt-explain-her-illness

@STATnews @HelenBranswell was the only one reporting on covid as early as January 1, 2020 in the US. I remember seeing it that day and noting to myself that it was something to keep tabs on.

#Covid #Covid19 #CovidIsNotOver #CovidIsAirborne #MaskUp

edit: found :) thanks!

https://ohai.social/@thatkatharine/117490877613501433

https://www.helloworlds.ca/the-long-covid-game/

original post:

one of yall COVID-cool Fediversians linked a really interesting educational rpg and i'm so struggling to find it -- please help!

iirc a teacher created a slideshow game that uses the metaphor of a curse and wards that, with dice rolls, represented COVID, Long COVID, and appropriate measures to stop transmission

i'm wanting to adapt this and expand on it for educational programming, but i cannot at all find the original. can anyone help me out?

boosts welcome :)

#covid #LongCovid #game #education

After a lot of back and forth and not being sure if it would happen, I have finally been vaccinated against covid and flu.

£98 lighter, thanks to a 10% off discount for having 2 vaccines at once.

#covid #flu

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A woman with light skin tone and bright pink hair wearing a white and pink striped knitted jumper with a small round blue sticker which says "I've had my flu jab"

*on the Titanic as it’s sinking*

Passenger to crew: help! Do you have anything to keep me from drowning?!

Crew: yes, *points to life vest* but it will make you look fat.

Passenger: oh never mind then.

#Covid #Masking #PeopleAreFuckingStupid

The COViD and Flu vaccines are kicking my ass today! #COVID #Flu #Vaccination

I've booked a private flu & covid vaccinations for tomorrow morning cos I absolutely cannot risk getting either and I do not qualify for an NHS one despite having long COVID, being disabled by COVID, and dealing with a chronic illness since having COVID and no longer being able to work.

#Covid #NHS

Last night I opened the window and clapped (very loudly) for the #PHP folks.

#covid

Greetings, here are the weekly #washingtonstate #kingcounty (that is, #seattle and environs) #COVID #COVID19 #wastewater toots.

A reminder that this King County respiratory disease data comes from Washington State, not the federal government.

The West Point (WSPT) sewage treatment plant's SARS-CoV2 seven-day running average numbers are bouncing around a fairly high range. The last seven day running average calculation was done on 10/13.

WSPT is one of three King County(-ish) sewersheds in this dataset. You can find overviews, individual sewershed results, and a breakdown of variants for the state wastewater surveillance program, along with other metrics like case counts and hospitalizations for Covid-19 and other respiratory illnesses, at https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/diseases-and-chronic-conditions/communicable-disease-surveillance-data/respiratory-illness-data-dashboard#WasteWater. If you go to the page and click "learn more" in the statewide view tab, you can find out lots of details about how these data are calculated and how to interpret them. The dashboard gets updated every Wednesday (generally). The Department of Health is here on the fediweb, at @WADeptHealth

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A screencap of the Washington State Department of Health's Covid wastewater data for the West Point Wastewater Treatment Plant. The trend line of the graph is described in the toot text.