chantzy
@chantz_y
Science communicator & writer ✍🏼 🧬 global health, epidemiology, grad student & activist. (views mine)
Regular reminder that society is choosing to be constantly ill due to normalcy bias, capitalism & political lethargy. We know how to prevent all these viruses

Was told that "if you're trying this hard not to get sick, you may as well already be dead," this week. Well I'm just wearing a mask, following science & very much alive. It's really not that difficult. Everyone should try it
My dentist. I wish yours was like mine and that every dentist took airborne viruses as seriously
You don’t have to be Canadian to comment on this draft standard. Just register and continue on to add your thoughts. This is a highly important action item since it can be a precedent setting policy change that could be used in other countries as an example of how to do it right.
So rare I’m out anymore but here’s me & bestie at my stellate ganglion block apptmnt. Very tired, such persisting. To all of you in the same boat, my most recent essay is a love letter to the Covid safe folks fighting for an inclusive, caring tomorrow: thegauntlet.news/p/the-pandemic…
I’m very tired, yet I persist.
This is a great way to help enact change in healthcare masking. Members of the public can register and provide their feedback, supporting respirator use in Canadian healthcare. The closing period for public review is August 19th, 2025. Thread 👇
The CSA has put forward a proposed standard and if this standard is adopted, respirators will be required in Canadian health care settings by default. Your feedback can help. publicreview.csa.ca/Home/View/2256…
HIV is on the rise in BC, due to a lack of political appetite to implement pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, plus U.S. funding cuts. Viruses don't care about borders vancouversun.com/news/bc-expert…
I have lived with Long COVID for 788 days now, over 2 years of my life. I suffer with PEM, fatigue, dysautonomia, migraines, light & noise sensitivity, GI difficulties, etc. Long Covid is your worst nightmare. #LongCovidAwarenessDay2025 #5YearsOfLongCovid #HalfADecadeOfNeglect
This is the most heartbreaking thing I've read in some time💔 Poor woman has severe long covid, and her own family appeared to not appreciate the seriousness. She passed the next day from her disease. Please believe people when they tell you what they're going through.
I called my mom. I told her I'm afraid I'm going to die. Her response? She hung up. 😫#MECFS
Now do SARS-CoV-2
With rising temperatures this summer, employers need to protect indoor and outdoor workers from heat-related illnesses. Workers and employers with questions or concerns about working in the heat can call the @WorkSafeBC Prevention Information Line at 1-888-621-7233
Today at St Paul’s for ENT appt. Not a mask in sight. Me in N99. Small exam rm. 2 residents, no masks, no hepa. Ask them to put on masks and say I’m surprised they aren’t wearing them as they are going to be close to my face. Shocked expressions, go get blues, as does doc. FAIL
Why I Still Wear an N95: A Doctor’s Perspective. Dr Nancy Malek is a Senior Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist in Sydney, Australia. #COVIDisNotOver
Starting today, four new Zimi ONE limited edition color mask filters are available for sale. The first to go on sale is the M size, and the XXS and S size filters will be available this week. The L and XL size filters will be available next week.
“This is not a respiratory virus. This virus is like cancer. This virus gets into every part of your body.” Dr. Pat Soon-Shiong has now been on Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly urging Government intervention. Meanwhile MSM and left leaning media, crickets.
Maybe if we called it a brain virus instead of a 'common respiratory virus' people would take it more seriously. "Hey, it's me Jim. Do you still want me to come into my air traffic control shift today? I've come down with a brain virus"
Parenting right now feels like tucking your kid in while the world burns outside—then whispering, "You’re safe." Even when you’re not sure that’s true. 🧵