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7/ Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions Is there a reliable resource in Australia for Long COVID guidance, similar to pandemicpatients.org? How long does COVID remain in the body, and what are the chances of developing Long COVID in Australia? @LongCOVIDAust @LongCOVIDAus

Hello and good morning from the beautiful world of the Ngunnawal people. Have a blessed day full of smiles. Throw one into the wind and let it capture the moment of those that come across it. Your journey is a blessing to yourself. So be happy, be humble and help someone who ❤️

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Please read this thread and share far and wide. It’s so awful that this person is having to walk this path. It could happen to anyone. It could even be you or a family member The systems are not supporting very sick people. They making them worse

22/ A shout out to those who support my Patreon at patreon.com/criprights - this is the kind of work that you help me keep doing, every day. It's not to buy me a drink. It's to enable me to keep working to keep Australians with disability supported and safe. Thank you so much!

21/ How can the COVID conscious community and those at risk of severe illness or death from COVID best assess their risk, in public, in the workplace and in day-to-day life? How could the Australian government support them to be able to best assess individual risk? Thank you <3

20/ Data Collection and Reporting How reliable is wastewater/PCR testing in Australia for tracking COVID cases, state by state? What is the Australian position on tracking related to COVID? Does Australia have updated data on viral persistence and Long COVID development?

19/ Government Support and Financial Assistance Does the Australian government provide financial support for people with Long COVID, and how is this managed? What government-supported programs exist in Australia for accessing free rapid antigen tests or PCR tests?

18/ What is Australia’s stance on vaccines, their effectiveness, and the risks of COVID reinfection? What vaccines are available in Australia, who can get them (state by state, federally), where, and how? How do we differ from, say, the UK, Canada & US in acquisition/approach?

17/ Vaccine Effectiveness and Immunity How does Australia track COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness, and what is the current understanding of antibody decline post-vaccination? What is the official position in Australia on the idea of 'hybrid immunity' and COVID reinfection?

16/ How does Australia track excess mortality related to COVID, and how reliable is this data? What has changed in the way we measure this data? @KarenCutter4

15/ Excess Mortality and Health Complications What is the state of excess mortality in Australia due to COVID? What Australian data exists on heart attacks, strokes, and other complications following COVID infection?

14/ Workplace and Sick Leave Policies What workplace guidelines do we have in Australia for controlling airborne COVID transmission? What is the current stance on sick leave during COVID, especially for casual or part-time workers? What is being done around occupational risk?

13/ Where can Australians find accurate information about the immune system’s response to COVID infections and reinfections? @gemcarey What other evidence is there about risks for people who have been infected with COVID, including stroke and dementia risks?

12/ Airborne Transmission and Ventilation What is the current state of air quality guidance in Australia for COVID prevention? How can you ensure good ventilation indoors? How reliable is wastewater testing in Australia for tracking COVID cases? What states test? For what?

11/ NB: The NDIS has changed, and it is not clear what happens with PPE under the new 'lists', we need clarity about this, @PWDAustralia and @unionsaustralia. For both participants and workers, for both personal and occupational safety. @drgeorgethecrip

10/ What official guidance exists in Australia for DIY mask fit tests? Where can you find this, and are there any official tutorials? What about @NDIS and PPE now? @masknerd @CdrHBiscuitIII @realMaskNetwork @SafeWork_NSW @DFWCovidTesting @SafeWorkSA @safe_work_aus

9/ Personal Protective Equipment What is the best mask to wear, and how can you buy it in Australia? Are masks like 3M Aura, EnvoMask Pro, or FloMask Pro readily available? What Australian guidelines exist for purchasing and fitting elastomeric masks, N95s, or reusable masks?

8/ What data exists on the prevalence of Long COVID in Australia? Does Australia have updated data on viral persistence/Long COVID development? Does our govt provide financial support for people with Long COVID, and how is this managed? @LongCovidAu @AuLCOVID