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Five Years of COVID: What Comes Next, Dr. Šalamon?

Originally published by Christian Klosz on Das Medium, this interview has been translated and republished with permission. Five years into the COVID-19 pandemic: What are the current challenges, what mistakes were made, what needs to improve, and how will the situation evolve in the coming years? A conversation with Špela Šalamon. Dr. Špela Šalamon is … Continued

5 Jahre Corona: Wie geht das weiter, Frau Dr. Šalamon?

Dieses Interview wurde ursprünglich von Christian Klosz auf Das Medium veröffentlicht und wird hier mit Genehmigung erneut veröffentlicht. 5 Jahre Corona-Pandemie: Was sind die aktuellen Herausforderungen, was wurde verabsäumt, was muss besser gemacht werden und wie wird sich das alles in den nächsten Jahren entwickeln? Ein Gespräch mit Špela Šalamon. Dr. Špela Šalamon ist Fachärztin … Continued

Wie das Immunsystem arbeitet – Fakten und Irrtümer

Von Heidrun Wiesenmüller, original erschienen am 5. März 2025 Um das Immunsystem ranken sich viele Mythen und es gibt häufig Missverständnisse darüber, wie das Immunsystem funktioniert. Auch in der Presse werden häufig unzutreffende Behauptungen darüber aufgestellt. Der folgende Text geht auf einige häufig gestellte Fragen ein und beantwortet diese wissenschaftsbasiert. Inhaltsverzeichnis Das Immunsystem besteht aus zwei … Continued

Masking at Work

I work for a cleaning company in a small team of 3 and right at the beginning I asked my boss if it would be a problem that I always wear a mask at work.  She said, no, of course not, there is another employee who also always wears a mask. She also mentioned that … Continued

Five Years Since COVID Was Declared a Pandemic: Choosing Safety for Ourselves and Our Communities

On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic. Five years later, the virus continues to impact millions worldwide, yet much of the infrastructure designed to protect public health has been dismantled. This anniversary is not just a moment of reflection—it’s a call to action. As individuals, we have the … Continued

Letter to Pfizer Chairman and CEO Dr. Albert Bourla and Dave Denton, CFO Re: Discontinuation of LUCIRA Molecular At-Home Tests

Link to send email through their website Subject: Urgent Concern: Discontinuation of Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Tests Dear Dr. Bourla and Mr. Denton, We are writing to express deep concern over Pfizer’s imminent discontinuation of the Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test—one of the few molecular home tests available to consumers. COVID-19 remains an … Continued

WHN Guide on Health, Work, and Financial Challenges

Resource Hub Outline 1. Introduction Mission Statement Welcome to the WHN Resource Hub—a centralized guide designed to empower individuals by providing clear, actionable resources to navigate the challenges of health, employment, and financial stability. Whether you are facing the effects of job loss, living with Long COVID, managing a disability, or confronting systemic inequities, this … Continued