January 16, 2023 by V Leigh

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http://avavolleyball.com/category/clinics/ My final article of the year is live NOW on my COVID-focused Substack, The Gauntlet.

The Blind Spot discusses the eerie disappearance of the pandemic from the public eye, as its cascading consequences continue to rain on the parade of normalcy https://t.co/OGWNSyLDj4
— Julia Marie (@julia_doubleday) December 30, 2022

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If we believe covid to be so harmless we cannot be bothered to wear masks indoors, what is the point of requiring travelers from China to test negative?

To avoid new variants? To decrease burden of disease?

Doesn’t make sense if we don’t invest in widespread prevention efforts. pic.twitter.com/asvNmQUdpJ
— Stella Safo, MD MPH (@AmmahStarr) December 28, 2022

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Hey @WhiteHouse and @CDCgov, you know what would be a more effective policy for slowing COVID spread than travel restrictions for a single country? Reinstating the mask mandate for airplanes and public transportation. #BringBackMasks
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) December 29, 2022

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As I was reading this article, I couldn’t help but wonder why we have given up trying to prevent a virus from spreading when we know so little about the harm it can cause. https://t.co/FNYc021iQ2
— Dr. Theresa Chapple (@Theresa_Chapple) December 28, 2022

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A clear and simple public health message: “Doctors say all three of the now-prevalent viral infections sweeping the country could be slowed by mask-wearing. And they said now is the time to get a flu shot and a COVID-19 booster.” https://t.co/eaC2swOoWa
— Dr Kathleen Bachynski (@bachyns) December 8, 2022

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December 20, 2022 by V Leigh

Hospitals in the US are the fullest they’ve been throughout the pandemic

“Masks work against Covid, masks work against RSV, masks work against influenza and masks work against other respiratory viruses. They really do work to help prevent people from getting infected and the consequences of that infection.” https://t.co/7y1zez2py5
— 𝙹𝚘𝚎 𝚅𝚒𝚙𝚘𝚗𝚍 (@jvipondmd) December 11, 2022

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The pandemic’s biggest impact on the labor market may be a mass disability event—caused by long COVID.

And given what the U.S. lacks—universal paid sick days, short-term disability, job protection, etc.—it’s a shock the economy may not be prepared for. https://t.co/Co2lNhCkdt
— RAND Corporation (@RANDCorporation) December 9, 2022

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Looking forward to the discourse about how lazy everyone is and how it’s hurting the economy during the coming winter surge pic.twitter.com/xFhhLe8vT7
— Dr Ellie Murray, ScD (@EpiEllie) December 10, 2022

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My neurological issues began at around week six. My fear is that many people are experiencing decline without being aware of the damage.
Too many people I know are suddenly more forgetful, less able to find words, sensitive to sound & light but not making the connection. https://t.co/5nWyBsCx7m
— Hazie Long Covid/ME (@haziethompson) December 10, 2022

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Remember March 2020 when disabled people told y’all this exact thing would happen?

…and you ignored us and left us for dead?

You pushed us off a cliff forgetting our ankles are tied together. https://t.co/6UdlYxTOOK
— Imani Barbarin, MAGC | Crutches&Spice ♿️ (@Imani_Barbarin) December 9, 2022

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It ain’t brain fog. It is SARS-Cov-2 Associated Neurocognitive Decline (SAND) and we are not moving fast enough. https://t.co/3EUbCkSue6
— Daniel Brittain Dugger (@dbdugger) December 1, 2022

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Year 3 of the pandemic and we still don’t have one integrated app/website/number where we can:

– View COVID rates in our area
– Find a vaccine site
– Order free rapid tests and N95 masks
– Report rapid test results
– Order treatments
– Check air quality

What are we doing?
— Dr. Lucky Tran (@luckytran) December 15, 2022

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When asked “Are we ready for another pandemic?”, I replied, “You know Chairman Clyburn, frankly, we aren’t even ready for the flu epidemics that come seasonally.” https://t.co/ySOkTY7kwe
— KizzyPhD (@KizzyPhD) December 15, 2022

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“Hospitals in the US are the fullest they’ve been throughout the pandemic,” but most people have NO idea, by design. Obfuscation & distraction is the objective. Just think of the holiday profits! Anyway, it’s just business. (This article is 10 days old) https://t.co/xZLbEUfvcU
— Laura Miers (@LauraMiers) December 18, 2022

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November 29, 2022 by V Leigh

New: That fake verified Eli Lilly account sparked a panic inside the pharma giant, and senior execs decided they’d had enough, freezing all Twitter ad campaigns in a huge blow to @elonmusk. “For $8,” they lost out on “millions of dollars in ad revenue”

Cost for one vial of insulin:
🇦🇺: $6.94
🇬🇧: $7.52
🇫🇷: $9.08
🇩🇪: $11
🇨🇦: $12
🇯🇵: $14.40
🇺🇸: $98.70

No one should be forced to take out their wallets for insulin – a life-saving drug that was invented nearly 100 years ago. It’s time to end the greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) November 11, 2022

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New: That fake verified Eli Lilly account sparked a panic inside the pharma giant, and senior execs decided they’d had enough, freezing all Twitter ad campaigns in a huge blow to @elonmusk. “For $8,” they lost out on “millions of dollars in ad revenue” https://t.co/1RSKo5e3ec
— Drew Harwell (@drewharwell) November 14, 2022

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lmao Eli Lilly absolutely threatened to sue the shit out of Elon and he panic-simped for their insulin price gouging. Then his own site betrayed him. https://t.co/s5nv7ogzlN
— Robert Evans (The Only Robert Evans) (@IwriteOK) November 12, 2022

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You should apologize for letting people die because of your greed. https://t.co/37fJuuiowm
— Rashida Tlaib (@RashidaTlaib) November 12, 2022

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September 22, 2022 by V Leigh

“No, President Biden, the pandemic is not over” #covid #longcovid #pandemic

COVID should have been our mass mobilization moment, the crisis that makes our society leap forward into the next century. Instead, our government decided that the objective was to “feel” like everything had returned to status quo ante. https://t.co/s8G2P7luiU
— Kaitlin Byrd: Renaissance Maiden (@GothamGirlBlue) September 21, 2022

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“Long COVID is now the country’s third leading neurological disorder, the American Academy of Neurology declared in July.” https://t.co/lAVFjPkitx
— Hazie Long Covid/ME (@haziethompson) September 14, 2022

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“The pandemic is over. We still have a problem with COVID, we’re still doing a lot of work on it. But the pandemic is over. If you notice, no one is wearing masks.”

— President Joe Biden on 60 Minutes, 9/18/22 pic.twitter.com/4ceWCk4Uth
— The Recount (@therecount) September 19, 2022

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Covid is the third leading cause of death. The pandemic is definitely not over.
— Denise Dewald, MD 🗽 (@denise_dewald) September 19, 2022

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That’s why the pandemic has to be over https://t.co/grJsPysatT
— الكسندرا ميراي‎ (@Lexialex) September 20, 2022

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The pandemic isn’t over. Politicians are just over caring about it—so, take care of yourselves—b/c no one else is concerned about you. #WokeAF https://t.co/trCRBJXzlQ
— Danielle Moodie (@DeeTwoCents) September 20, 2022

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If hundreds of thousands of people are becoming infected every day and thousands are dying every week were still in a pandemic. This may be unwelcome, and not politically advantageous., but it’s just the truth. https://t.co/BXmgRG7imZ
— Jonathan Reiner (@JReinerMD) September 20, 2022

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July 26, 2022 by V Leigh

U.S. scientists are enrolling nearly 40,000 patients in 4-year $1.2 billion study of long Covid

U.S. scientists are enrolling nearly 40,000 patients in 4-year $1.2 billion study of long Covid https://t.co/RsPuXq83DD
— CNBC (@CNBC) July 8, 2022

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We need @CDCDirector @AshishKJha46 @POTUS to speak on tv & in media about importance of #COVID19 prevention, vaccines AND masks, improving ventilation, etc. They need to let people know about #LongCOVID and fact that people can get reinfected and reinfections can be worse.
— Myra Batchelder (@myrabatchelder) July 8, 2022

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“If we don’t stop this…we will have potentially most of the population at some point developing #LongCovid symptoms.”https://t.co/dTeKKIx0hs
— Hannah Davis (@ahandvanish) July 9, 2022

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“Boston researchers say they have found spike protein lingering in blood of long COVID patients” https://t.co/yCAulfPzTK
— Dakota (@Dakota_150) July 8, 2022

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“A lot of people that have long COVID have been denied, saying it is in your head, it’s not real. Long COVID is real. Long COVID is affecting millions of people.” WHO’s Dr @mvankerkhove & Dr Abdi Mohamed explain what we know so far about post-#COVID19 condition or long COVID. pic.twitter.com/rOWv1ORZuh
— World Health Organization (WHO) Western Pacific (@WHOWPRO) July 5, 2022

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Repeated infections with SARS-CoV-2 are occurring due to the continued evolution of the virus & each new infection could lead to #longCOVID.

From fit to being unable to move – Claire, a mum to 3 boys, shares how her family is living with #longCOVID.https://t.co/PAEoMoj8zm
— WHO/Europe (@WHO_Europe) July 19, 2022

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May 29, 2022 by V Leigh

Oklahoma’s governor just signed into law a bill that bans abortion entirely, effective immediately.

BREAKING: Oklahoma’s governor just signed into law a bill that bans abortion entirely, effective immediately.

This ban deputizes private citizens to act as bounty hunters and sue friends, family, and anyone else assisting someone in getting an abortion.
— ACLU (@ACLU) May 26, 2022

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Oklahoma, we know you must be feeling a lot of things right now. Today, we ask that you rest. We’re here, fighting for you. We’re taking this ban to court w/ @reprorights and know that we will never stop working to defend your right to control your body. You can count on us. https://t.co/TOAEg2hdzy
— Planned Parenthood (@PPFA) May 26, 2022

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Oklahoma enacted an absolutely shameful law banning abortion yesterday. This law, which effectively outlaws abortion from the moment of fertilization and takes immediate effect, is the most extreme state law yet and threatens the fundamental rights of all women.
— Vice President Kamala Harris (@VP) May 26, 2022

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BREAKING: Oklahoma’s governor just signed into law a bill that bans abortion entirely, effective immediately.

This ban deputizes private citizens to act as bounty hunters and sue friends, family, and anyone else assisting someone in getting an abortion.
— ACLU (@ACLU) May 26, 2022

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🚨Oklahoma Republicans just enacted a bill to completely outlaw abortion care across the state.

This is just the start of the domino effect we could see should Roe v. Wade fall.

The cruelty is the point & we must use every tool available to fight back.https://t.co/EMSWA4L5G5
— Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (@RepPressley) May 26, 2022

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May 11, 2022 by V Leigh

The Senate is on track to hold a key vote on a bill aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide. It comes as the US Supreme Court may be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, as indicated by a leaked draft opinion.

A leaked draft of a Supreme Court opinion sent shockwaves across the nation this week with revelations that the majority of justices support overturning Roe v. Wade.@JuliaEAinsley talks to @Yamiche about how this could energize voters for the upcoming midterm elections. pic.twitter.com/FsB271Sj9X
— Washington Week | PBS (@washingtonweek) May 7, 2022

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The Supreme Court’s impending decision to overturn Roe v. Wade is the product of plutocratic judges that serve right-wing interests over the wishes of the majority. There’s no clearer sign that we should radically curb the power of the Supreme Court. https://t.co/hy8xMe3cyZ
— Jacobin (@jacobin) May 7, 2022

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861 people died as a result of pregnancy in 2020. This number is up 18% compared to 2019.
We cant be forcing carrying pregnancies when we cant even keep people alive during childbirth.
— Dr. Theresa Chapple (@Theresa_Chapple) May 3, 2022

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The only time I’ve cried in front of a patient: a 20-something woman whose baby had multiple *lethal* malformations was forced to carry the pregnancy to term. Lacking access to prenatal care, she didn’t know about the malformations until it was too late to have an abortion. 1/n
— Dr. Jorge A. Caballero stands with 🇺🇦 (@DataDrivenMD) May 3, 2022

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“Your body is mine.” Abortion rights are directly tied to rape culture. https://t.co/R1U2E9PNS3
— That’s Not Right (@thatsnotrightpo) May 7, 2022

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Missouri is joining Louisiana in making IUDs and Plan B illegal.

This AIN’T about abortion.

It’s about legislating and controlling women based on warped religious beliefs.
— Pam Keith, Esq. (@PamKeithFL) May 7, 2022

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“If a human being begins at the moment of conception, the result will be that forms of contraception will be criminalized under this law,” Lindgren says. #WomensRights https://t.co/X4q7k1n7d8
— Linda Hill (@bulldoghill) May 7, 2022

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Tonight, @SenGaryPeters told the Senate his abortion story.

It’s so important that we protect women’s rights under Roe v. Wade. pic.twitter.com/P3Q31kqUSd
— Senate Democrats (@SenateDems) May 11, 2022

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The Senate is on track to hold a key vote on a bill aimed at preserving access to abortion nationwide. It comes as the US Supreme Court may be poised to overturn the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling, as indicated by a leaked draft opinion. https://t.co/HQIw3G8Llo
— CNN International (@cnni) May 11, 2022

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April 29, 2022 by V Leigh

White supremacy directly increases Covid’s harms.

Science confirms that when white people read about Covid racial disparities, they respond selfishly https://t.co/Wi2XGvp54e
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) April 20, 2022

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Removing mask mandates is antiBlack racist policy (systemic). And choosing to not wear masks is racist behavior (individual).

Black ppl are more likely to work frontline jobs, w/o healthcare. Black folk are 1.4x more likely to die from COVID than whites.https://t.co/LMN2osUTzM
— 🇻🇮 Vocal Advocacy Class #DefundBPD 🇻🇮 (@bmore_radical) April 9, 2022

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People with long COVID often feel invalidated, ignored, and dismissed by the medical professionals they so desperately seek answers from.

We asked people to share their stories, and this is what we heard.

My latest for @BuzzFeedNews https://t.co/swFoLFzv7O
— Katie Camero (@camerokt_) April 29, 2022

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You aren’t testing anymore. Lol https://t.co/oOhtKQsoaN
— Dawn Summers (@FakeDawnSummers) April 29, 2022

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I don’t think ppl realize how close *anyone* can be to being high risk for COVID. Including themselves.

Not only do ppl have overly positive bias to their health status, but there are things happening in your body you may not know about that COVID could worsen & bring to light.
— Dr. Amy Tan 譚玉英 🥟🍜🥣Racism=Public Health Crisis (@AmyTanMD) April 23, 2022

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the media comprehensively covered the racial disparities in the COVID pandemic. @AdamSerwer and others noted then and this data suggests that such coverage made readers less concerned /less supportive of protective measures https://t.co/hCFPLMxlhU
— Wesley (@WesleyLowery) March 30, 2022

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New study shows white Americans who learn about Covid’s racial disparities have:

1) reduced fear about Covid
2) reduced empathy for those vulnerable to Covid
3) reduced support for Covid protections

White supremacy directly increases Covid’s harms.https://t.co/fYqY2NUjCY
— Hannah Davis (@ahandvanish) March 30, 2022

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January 17, 2022 by V Leigh

2020 forced Americans to confront the reality of racism. In 2021, many looked away

In a special episode of Sounds Like Hate Season 4 podcast, we explore the months leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, to track white supremacists as they plan a violent plot.

📣 Listen now as we detail what should have been clear signs in 2020.#SoundsLikeHatePod https://t.co/FpsGDXRWas pic.twitter.com/xoxIe1i0dz
— Southern Poverty Law Center (@splcenter) January 1, 2022

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Miriam Zinter was outside her house gardening when a comment by a neighbor brought her lovely day to a screeching halt.

“Why do you have a ‘Black Lives Matter’ sign on your front lawn when all those people do is kill each other,” her neighbor asked.https://t.co/wMGxaeyxue
— HuffPost BlackVoices (@blackvoices) December 9, 2021

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Black history mural at #WashingtonUniversity vandalized with #racist symbols; Several images of Black icons such as civil rights leader #JohnLewis and the actor #ChadwickBoseman were defaced with white paint – https://t.co/JMoFPmqq0T
#Racism
— DcSlumDog (@DcSlumdog) December 25, 2021

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#Yesterday:#NewYorkState Declares #Racism a ‘#PublicHealthCrisis‘; Governor @KathyHochul signs a package of legislation to combat #discrimination and racism across the state – https://t.co/BhXAFGKFMe #Racism
— DcSlumDog (@DcSlumdog) December 25, 2021

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When Google employees complained about racism and sexism from colleagues, HR questioned their mental health and pushed them to take a mental health leave of absence. @aprilaser and I uncovered this culture of retaliation & fear.https://t.co/bIF39uHODo
— CiCi Adams🌸 (@CiCiAdams_) December 28, 2021

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2020 forced Americans to confront the reality of racism. In 2021, many looked away
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— TIME (@TIME) December 29, 2021

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August 18, 2021 by V Leigh

The parking lot after a school board meeting last night in Franklin, the wealthiest place in Tennessee. Parents harassed medical professionals who had spoken in favor of masks in schools. “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.”

The parking lot after a school board meeting last night in Franklin, the wealthiest place in Tennessee. Parents harassed medical professionals who had spoken in favor of masks in schools. “We know who you are. You can leave freely, but we will find you.” pic.twitter.com/SzR0uvMeE7
— Natalie Allison (@natalie_allison) August 11, 2021

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‘We know who you are… we will find you’ — These anti-maskers blatantly threatened a doctor and others who spoke in favor of mask mandates at a Tennessee school board meeting pic.twitter.com/YcQ24FR1ze
— NowThis (@nowthisnews) August 16, 2021

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“Anti-vaxx” / Proud Boys rally in Los Angeles off to a great start. pic.twitter.com/mMAQxfwfxw
— Andrew Kimmel (@andrewkimmel) August 14, 2021

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BREAKING: An 8th grade Mississippi girl died this morning hours after testing positive for COVID-19. She attended classes throughout the week at a school that began with no mask mandate.

Yesterday, Gov. Tate Reeves downplayed the danger to schoolchildren. https://t.co/Hd3o0U6Di0
— Ashton Pittman (@ashtonpittman) August 15, 2021

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Opinion | Dr. Jalal Baig: Covid mask mandates for schools are essential. Without them, instruction must be virtual. – @NBCNewsTHINK https://t.co/6paDJqwitp
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 14, 2021

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Gov. Holcomb says no to statewide mask mandate as COVID-19 surges https://t.co/MbXKEVdcbW
— FOX59 News (@FOX59) August 12, 2021

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Florida governor says state can withhold salaries from school leaders who enact mask mandate https://t.co/y3nTQMQ8PK
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) August 10, 2021

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The Blind Spot discusses the eerie disappearance of the pandemic from the public eye, as its cascading consequences continue to rain on the parade of normalcy https://t.co/OGWNSyLDj4

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