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Non-profit news site chronicling the #LongCovid crisis. Founded by @betsyladyzhets and @mileswgriffis . Donate:

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Welcome to The Sick Times🕊️ We're an independent news site founded by journalists @betsyladyzhets and @mileswgriffis . We report on the Long Covid crisis, Covid-19, & infection-associated illnesses. Sign up for our newsletter, full site to come in 2024!

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NEW: More than 80 prominent researchers, clinicians, health advocates, and organizations are calling on President Biden to urgently address the #LongCovid crisis with annual funding in the billions, via a public letter published this morning. Read more:

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The Sick Times is excited to announce we have received an award of $250,000 from the biotech giving fund Kanro. This grant will fund our general operations over the next 18 months, enabling our expansion to a larger newsroom. Read more:

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Press release: The Sick Times announces $250,000 in funding to support expanded Long Covid coverage...

The Sick Times, the nonprofit newsroom focused on Long Covid and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, is excited to announce it has received an award of $250,000 from the biotech giving fund Kanro. This...

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NEW: Sen. Bernie Sanders has introduced a resolution to formally recognize #LongCovidAwarenessDay , in collaboration with @C19LH_Advocacy .

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Sen. Bernie Sanders introduces resolution to formalize Long Covid Awareness Day - The Sick Times

Today Senator Bernie Sanders and the Covid-19 Longhauler Advocacy Project (C19LAP) announced a resolution to formally designate March 15 as Long Covid Awareness Day. “This resolution is a major step...

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“I have no degree or experience doing any work similar to this,” mask bloc organizer N. says. “Why the fuck are we being more effective and doing more education [than leadership in institutions]?” By @brittashoot :

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How mask blocs are keeping communities safe with neglected government stockpiles - The Sick Times

To supply plentiful, free masks to anyone who requests them, mask bloc members track down large quantities of quality masks being sold cheaply or offered for free. In this way, Covid-19 safety groups...

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Good morning! This is @betsyladyzhets , getting started with livetweeting today's hearing at the Senate HELP committee about #LongCovid . Follow along in this thread for updates throughout the event.

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📢 BREAKING: There will be a full U.S. Senate HELP Committee meeting on Long Covid, January 18th at 10am EST. Look for more details on the hearing and coverage from us.

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Addressing Long COVID: Advancing Research and Improving Patient Care | The U.S. Senate Committee on...

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Sen. Bernie Sanders has proposed draft legislation that would allocate one billion dollars a year for the next 10 years to #LongCovid research. Read what advocates are saying about the proposal and how you can share feedback with Sanders' office:

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Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders proposed a “moonshot” for Long Covid, which would allocate one billion dollars a year for the next 10 years to mandatory research into the disease. The Senator and...

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The second scientist speaker is @zalaly . He discussed the high burden of Long Covid: "The burden of disease and disability from LC is on par with the burden of cancer and heart disease." And people who are "unscathed" from a first infection may get it from reinfection.

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@betsyladyzhets Highlights from Sen. Sanders' opening remarks: - “Today, we’re talking about an issue that has not gotten the attention that it deserves... and that is the issue of Long Covid." - There's a "full house" in the Senate with an overflow room and many watching online.

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Sen. Tim Kaine talked about his own experiences with Long Covid and the experiences of two other senators, Sen. Inhofe and Sen. Young. "U.S. senators get believed," he said, while many other pwLC -- women, minorities, younger people -- may be dismissed.

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NEW: This morning, @polybioRF announced a new round of funding for #LongCovid research, focused on understanding viral persistence and identifying potential treatments. Read more:

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PolyBio announces $15 million in Long Covid research funding, new projects studying viral persist...

PolyBio Research Foundation, a leading organization in supporting research for Long Covid and related chronic diseases, announced a new round of funding focused on identifying potential Long Covid...

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People of color, those with lower incomes, and others with marginalized identities may be similarly less likely to have medical documentation of Long Covid symptoms, leading to inaccurate death certificates if they pass away. Link ➡️

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@betsyladyzhets Sen. Sanders addressing the #LongCovid community: "We hear what you’re experiencing… we take it seriously, we think we as a Congress have not done anywhere near enough and we’re hoping to turn that around."

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To start off the new year, @betsyladyzhets spoke with @EricTopol for an in-depth interview about the state of Long Covid clinical trials, the Biden Administration's lack of response to the crisis, and more! Read the full interview here⬇️

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The Senate hearing was interrupted by protestors who came to the front of the chamber with banners, chanting, "Long Covid is a national emergency!" They were quickly escorted off by security. (Focused on the hearing for now but will cover this more later!

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"We are living through the largest mass disabling event in modern history," @AngelaMSWinCA said, comparing the Long Covid crisis to the emergence of AIDS in its major health impacts.

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Thanks to our recent grant, we are now 1) accepting pitches for news stories and essays/commentary pieces with a larger freelance budget, and 2) hiring for two part-time roles. More info:

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The Sick Times is accepting pitches for reported news stories and essays/commentary pieces. We take pitches, not full (already written) drafts on spec. We prioritize pitches from people with Long...

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"The reality is that…nurses are leaving the bedside because conditions have been dangerous & because their health and safety has been sidelined by their employers.” Read our latest feature by @fi_lowenstein on the HICPAC draft & nurses with #LongCovid .

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As the scientists answered a question about directions for further research, audience member @joaquinlife held up a sign reading, "MASKS SAVE LIVES" for the camera. Security appeared to ask him to take the sign down.

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Sen. Ed Markey referenced statistics on Long Covid prevalence (22%-38% of people who have Covid-19, per one study) and emphasized that people should mask and get vaccinated to reduce their risk. Notably, Markey and the other senators are largely unmasked at this hearing.

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. @zalaly also discussed the need to prevent new infections: "The best way to prevent Long Covid is to prevent COVID in the first place." And the urgent need for clinical trials: "We developed vaccines at warp speed, we’re developing treatments for LC at snail speed."

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"I have written about many topics throughout my career. None have affected me more than long Covid. None have more profoundly changed my view about what journalism can achieve." Wise words from @edyong209 , a bright light guiding us through the abyss.

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Opinion | Reporting on Long Covid Taught Me to Be a Better Journalist (Gift Article)

Covering long Covid solidified my view that science is not the objective, neutral force that it is often said to be.

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Sen. Hickenlooper also asked about preparing for future pandemics. In response, @zalaly talked about the need to improve air ventilation and filtration: We have codes to make buildings earthquake-proof, why not have codes to make them resistant to airborne pathogens?

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Sen. Sanders also acknowledged 200+ symptoms from Long Covid, how it impacts people with mild to severe cases, potential risk going up with future infections, economic ramifications, medical gaslighting, and challenges with accessing high-quality care.

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The final scientist speaker is Dr. Tiffany Walker, who works at a Long Covid clinic at Emory University. She discussed disabling impacts of LC: many pwLC are un or underemployed, and many have ME/CFS and dysautonomia, which are debilitating and lifelong conditions.

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Sen. Roger Marshall said he's had personal experience of a loved one with #LongCovid and wants to see more action from the CDC. "I’m frustrated that our CDC seems to be more focused on, I don't know, vaccines, rather than treatments for Long Covid."

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@AngelaMSWinCA Second pwLC speaker is Rachel Beale. She spoke about her own symptoms, challenges with obtaining disability benefits, how her family now plans around her energy envelope. “Coming to testify today has been a huge effort, and I know that I will need several days to recover.”

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Sen. Sanders asked the speakers about their experiences with the medical community. @AngelaMSWinCA said medical education is really needed, especially for primary care doctors who are overwhelmed. Rachel Beale similarly said many doctors aren't aware of Long Covid.

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In his opening remarks, Sen. Bill Cassidy referenced criticism of NIH's RECOVER program. Congress needs to reauthorize PAHPA and provide more funding for research, he said.

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First pwLC speaker was @AngelaMSWinCA . Her remarks included descriptions of her symptoms, challenges with health insurance and disability benefits (including potential ramifications of the Medicaid unwinding), and reference to the #LongCovidMoonshot .

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked about improving Long Covid care in rural areas. Dr. Harkins (now in a mask) responded, talking about the potential for telehealth, training primary care doctors via programs like Project ECHO, and directing patients to regional multidisciplinary centers.

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The third speaker is Nicole Heim, parent to a 16-year-old with Long Covid. #LongCovid stripped away my daughter’s life as she knew it," she said, discussing her daughter's symptoms, mental health challenges, and extensive treatment regimen.

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Sen. Cassidy asked about telemedicine options for Long Covid, as well as post-exertional malaise. @AngelaMSWinCA responded to the PEM question, citing evidence that PEM is a downstream impact of malfunctioning energy systems, and got some applause from the room's audience.

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Sen. Patty Murray asked speakers about the intersection of women's health and Long Covid, as well as access to healthcare. "We really need to disseminate basic diagnostic and screening tools to primary care physicians," @AngelaMSWinCA said in response.

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Sen. Kaine also asked Rachel Beale about her experience applying for SSDI. She described the process as a black box, saying she doesn't know why her application has been denied. The senator referenced issues with access to testing impacting diagnosis as well.

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Heim also discussed participating in research (for example, her daughter was recently tested for microclots), and acknowledged that many children with Long Covid may not have the same access to the medical and research systems.

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Sen. Lisa Murkowski asked about mental health challenges. From Rachel Beale's response: "Long Covid is causing my anxiety and depression, so if I'm not treating the LC as it needs to be treated, the anxiety and depression will continue."

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The hearing is now concluded. Sen. Hickenlooper noted that 37 stakeholder groups also entered statements for the record about their priorities for addressing #LongCovid . If you'd like to share comments for our recap article, please reach out here or to betsy @thesicktimes .org!

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Dr. Walker expressed criticism of the RECOVER initiative, including: - Observational study slated to end in 2025, when this is a potentially life-long disease - Funding for clinical trials is siloed through RECOVER, "stifling opportunities for further innovation"

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Sen. Markey also asked about connections between Long Covid and other infection-associated conditions. @AngelaMSWinCA responded calling for more research funding, "The U.S. could really be the leader for a cure of these kinds of conditions." Markey expressed agreement with this.

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"HIV may increase the risk of Long Covid. Why aren't major advocacy groups addressing it?" Link ➡️

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Dr. Harkins emphasized three top priorities to help people with Long Covid: 1) Continued investment in research, especially clinical trials 2) Making access to clinical care easier, specifically with multidisciplinary clinics 3) Prevent new infections that can lead to LC

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Sen. John Hickenlooper asked the speakers their priorities for research. @AngelaMSWinCA referenced historical precedent: the priority should be "grounding the current Long Covid research in the historical infection-associated disease research."

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Sen. Tina Smith asked about challenges with health insurance coverage, as there are no FDA-approved treatments for Long Covid. @AngelaMSWinCA and Rachel Beale both discussed the time and effort that it can take to get insurance approvals, waiting while symptoms continue.

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Just adding that the protestors who interrupted the hearing appear to be members of @LongCovidAP , who were escorted out. (I didn't get a chance to save the video in real-time, but hopefully it will be possible to re-watch the livestream later.)

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The Senate hearing was interrupted by protestors who came to the front of the chamber with banners, chanting, "Long Covid is a national emergency!" They were quickly escorted off by security. (Focused on the hearing for now but will cover this more later!

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Sen. Marshall also talked a bit about Covid's origins, then asked speaker Nicole Heim what actions she would like to see the CDC take. "I just want them to acknowledge that it's real," she said.

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Sen. Hassan also asked Nicole Heim how she'd like to see improved care for children with Long Covid. She suggested primary care doctors, school counselors, and other professionals should have access to a standard LC survey, eg. to screen children who miss a lot of school.

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In response to Sen. Sanders' question about research directions, the speakers talked about what we already know about potential biomarkers and how Long Covid impacts different organ systems. They emphasized the need for clinical trials and for more government funding.

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The third scientist speaker is Dr. Charisse Madlock-Brown, health informatics professor at the University of Iowa and researcher on NIH's National COVID Cohort Collaborative project (). She discussed challenges and disparities with diagnosing Long Covid.

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Sen. Mike Braun asked the speakers about high costs and dysfunction in the healthcare system. @AngelaMSWinCA mentioned spending $$ out of pocket for compound medicines, while speakers Beale and Hein discussed traveling to appointments and coordinating among multiple doctors.

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Sen. Maggie Hassan referenced the work of New Hampshire's one Long Covid clinic, and asked speakers more questions about their challenges with out-of-pocket costs, care coordination, and travel to appointments.

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On Friday, the ME advocacy group #MEAction shared that their co-founder, Beth Mazur, passed away after living with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for 15 years. Link:

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The patient panel has concluded, and we're now starting the scientist panel. First up is Dr. Michelle Harkins, pulmonologist and professor at the University of New Mexico, speaking about her experience seeing people with Covid-19 and Long Covid.

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Dr. Madlock-Brown advocated for a #LongCovidMoonshot which would support clinical trials for new treatments, as well as research using programs like N3C to continue investigating different symptoms, patient groups, and other key questions.

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@zalaly And Sen. Cassidy asked about treating people who have post-exertional malaise. How do docs differentiate between those for whom exercise might/might not help? Dr. Harkins responded that talking to patients and understanding their day-to-day limitations is important.

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Sen. Marshall also asked about using off-label medicines for Long Covid. Dr. Walker gave the example of low-dose naltrexone, which some people with Long Covid and ME/CFS find reduces symptoms. "We need medications that will cause some relief" as research continues, she said.

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Beale said treatments should be a priority for research, while Heim said that a priority should be disseminating the information we already have, about how certain drugs and strategies can help alleviate symptoms.

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Sen. Tammy Baldwin asked about issues with the NIH's RECOVER initiative, citing concerns about the program not testing promising treatments (see past reporting at @statnews and @MuckRock : ).

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‘Underwhelming’: NIH trials fail to test meaningful long Covid treatments — after 2.5 years and $1...

The NIH says it’s used up most of its $1.15 billion of long Covid funding and more money is not forthcoming, per new budget details.

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@statnews @MuckRock @zalaly Sen. Roger Marshall followed up on RECOVER criticism. The program has been focused on "risk factors and praying about it," rather than diagnosis and treatment, he said. He would like to consider giving future funding to other agencies and private research orgs, rather than NIH.

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The discussion of healthcare access ties into HHS's grants for Long Covid clinics, which specifically aim to educate primary care doctors. Though advocates say more support & guidance for health organizations is needed. See our coverage here:

HHS gave million-dollar grants to nine Long Covid clinics; here’s how they plan to use the funding...

This fall, the federal government announced a new grant program to support Long Covid care: the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) awarded million-dollar grants to nine Long Covid...

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"Media coverage of the humanitarian crisis has failed to acknowledge the ongoing pandemic and, in turn, minimizes the scope of the violence." Link:

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News from HHS: The agency has established an Advisory Committee on #LongCovid that will provide input on the federal government's response to this crisis. HHS is specifically looking for people with lived experience to join, says assistant health secretary Rachel Levine. (1/2)

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@zalaly Sen. Cassidy asked about Project ECHO (a program for educating primary care docs) and how doctors may learn from research into potential pathobiologies of Long Covid, such as immune system dysregulation. @zalaly says the research is often "translated poorly" to clinical settings.

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@statnews @MuckRock Dr. Harkins responded that RECOVER's primary goal is observational, following patients and understanding mechanisms; acknowledged that clinical trials are moving slowly. @zalaly said NIH needs a broader program or even institute focused on all infection-associated diseases.

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Project N95 ending mask store, free distributions by the end of 2023 by @betsyladyzhets "Mask blocs across the country, along with other mutual aid and advocacy groups, continue to distribute masks to their communities. “Anyone can start a mask bloc, and it’s not too late."

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Sen. John Hickenlooper asked about using AI in Long Covid research. While the speakers agreed there is potential, they cautioned about the challenges with electronic health record systems, which are decentralized. "We need a better investment in the data," said Dr. Madlock-Brown.

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📢 Big news! The Silver Giving Foundation is matching every dollar donated to @thesicktimes up to 15k for March! Donate if you're able to, share with five people you know, or repost our donation link on your socials. Let's do this!

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Exclusive from The Sick Times: We spoke with Dr. Ian Simon, inaugural director of the HHS Office of #LongCovid Research and Practice. Thank you to our readers who sent in questions for this interview!

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Q&A: Dr. Ian Simon on his plans for the HHS Office of Long Covid Research and Practice - The Sick...

Last month, Dr. Ian Simon became the inaugural director of the U.S. Office of Long Covid Research and Practice, an office under the Department of Health and Human Services that aims to coordinate...

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@zalaly Dr. Walker added that the clinics that received these grants will collect data, aiming to understand best practices for treating Long Covid. Dr. Madlock-Brown also emphasized coordinating across different research areas and working with patients, mentioning @patientled !

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Re-upping this story from the other week because wtf: Link:

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We're excited to share our first local news story, a collaboration with @NYAmNews about #LongCovid programs in NYC. "Advocates say that people with Long Covid need more protection from new Covid-19 cases and more services that go beyond healthcare."

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‘People need help now’—Why NYC’s unique Long Covid programs aren’t enough - The Sick Times

Four years after Covid-19 first hit New York City, the disease is no longer a day-to-day concern for many New Yorkers. City testing sites have closed, businesses and public spaces no longer require...

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@zalaly Sen. Hickenlooper (who is now chairing the hearing, as Sen. Sanders had to step out) asked how to better coordinate across the clinics that received HHS/AHRQ funding, other areas of research. Dr. Walker mentioned the clinic leaders are having an initial meeting yesterday/today.

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Bird flu is spreading through U.S. farms. What are the risks to people? New story by @m_scribe exploring what the Long Covid and Covid-conscious communities should know about recent H5N1 developments:

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For the first time, H5N1, a highly pathogenic avian influenza, was identified in cows, less than a week after the first case of bird flu was discovered in livestock among baby goats at a Minnesota...

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Applications for our part-time positions are now closed! We've been blown away by the interest -- we got more than 200 apps for these two positions. If you applied, please expect to hear from us by early June.

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Thanks to our recent grant, we are now 1) accepting pitches for news stories and essays/commentary pieces with a larger freelance budget, and 2) hiring for two part-time roles. More info:

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Thank you everyone for all of the enthusiasm and support for @thesicktimes ! We're excited to get to work. If you haven't yet, please help us by filling out our reader survey. We want your help in shaping our coverage!

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If you’re part of the Long Covid community, we want to hear from you. We want to know what you’ve found helpful — and unhelpful — in past media coverage of Long Covid. And we want to know your...

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@statnews @MuckRock @zalaly Sen. Baldwin also asked about the HHS/AHRQ grants to clinics (), of which Dr. Walker's clinic at Emory is one recipient. She discussed expanding the clinic, consulting patients, and educating primary care doctors.

HHS gave million-dollar grants to nine Long Covid clinics; here’s how they plan to use the funding...

This fall, the federal government announced a new grant program to support Long Covid care: the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) awarded million-dollar grants to nine Long Covid...

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We've received some questions about freelancing for The Sick Times. In response, our About page now includes a section about our bandwidth for commentary and reported articles from outside contributors. Email us with pitches or questions!

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Unchecked disease spread will only lead to more viral evolution, as millions of people around the world get infected with this variant — and hundreds of thousands likely develop Long Covid as a result. Read the full story here ➡️

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The Senate #HELPLongCovid hearing has concluded. Read our full livetweet thread below, and look out for a recap article on our site and in our newsletter in the coming days!

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Good morning! This is @betsyladyzhets , getting started with livetweeting today's hearing at the Senate HELP committee about #LongCovid . Follow along in this thread for updates throughout the event.

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We're excited to share that this weekend @pozmagazine republished one of our features! A friendly reminder to all editors that we are open source: it's free to republish our articles with credits/links. Please reach out with any questions!

HIV May Increase the Risk of Long COVID. Why Aren’t Major Advocacy Groups Addressing It?

A search of many HIV/AIDS advocacy groups didn’t find any informative information or resources about long COVID on their websites.

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NEW: This fall the HHS gave million-dollar grants to nine Long Covid clinics. @betsyladyzhets spoke with seven of the clinics to learn how they plan to use the funding. Read it below ⬇️

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NEW: According to Neil Shapiro, NIH Budget Director, $200 million has been secured by RECOVER which will be used in a "second round of clinical trials."

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Shared from NIH ACD Meeting this morning, courtesy of a LC patient advocate - Neil Shapiro, NIH Budget Director announced that RECOVER has secured an additional $200 million from the pandemic funds [the supplemental appropriations] for a second round of clinical trials. ⬇️

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What's happening in Long Covid this week? Follow the link below for a free virtual event for The Long Covid Reader book launch, an update on Long Covid Moonshot, new research, and more! ➡️

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Thanks for the shoutout @NiemanLab ! "We’re starting to see flickers of this DIY energy within corners of science media. The Sick Times, a nonprofit newsletter co-founded by Betsy Ladyzhets & Miles Griffis focuses on documenting the crisis of long covid."

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Science journalism has its Defector moment

"We need science journalists now more than ever, but with alarming frequency, legacy and digital-first publications alike are showing that they can't provide these journalists with stability. So who...

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@luckytran @betsyladyzhets Thanks for sharing this important story 🙏

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@sunsweptforest Thanks for the tag, we'll look into this!

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h/t @Dakota_150

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This advisory committee was one recommendation from the National Research Action Plan on #LongCovid , published in August 2022. Learn more about the advisory committee, including how to apply: More details on this to come in our next newsletter! (2/2)

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Announcement of Intent To Establish Federal Advisory Committee on Long COVID

The Department of Health and Human Services announces the intent to establish an Advisory Committee on Long COVID and invites nominations for the Committee.

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@TheFandelier @zalaly Angela Vazquez was also wearing a mask throughout her remarks and Q&A. Other speakers appear to be wearing masks but pulling them down or taking them off to speak.

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And if you're able, please help support our reporting by donating or sharing our donation link below. Anything helps!

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@NYAmNews The story is also available on the @NYAmNews site and in their newspaper today!

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Many thanks for linking to and sharing our work at The Sick Times in this important article, Ed 🙏

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Opinion | Reporting on Long Covid Taught Me to Be a Better Journalist (Gift Article)

Covering long Covid solidified my view that science is not the objective, neutral force that it is often said to be.

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@DrJudyStone @drseanmullen A video recording of the hearing is now up on the same Senate website. Not sure about a transcript.

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Addressing Long COVID: Advancing Research and Improving Patient Care | The U.S. Senate Committee on...

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions

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Join us for our town hall tonight! Register in the link below in our "What's happening this week" post. Link➡️

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@dsethlewis Thank you so much for your support, Daniel! We hope to receive grant and funding in the future so the burden is not on our readers 🙏

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@matrixmarxist Thanks so much for sharing our story 🙏

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@chiluvs1 We got it! We're fielding a ton of pitches and job apps and have been replying to people slower than we'd like; aiming to catch up in the next few days.

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