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Yes, We Continue Wearing Masks—Here’s Why: Common Questions Answered

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Picture a typical family gathering today. Most people have moved on from masking: kids run around freely, aunts and uncles chat over snacks, and only a couple of family members still choose to wear well-fitted masks. Soon, the questions start rolling in: “Isn’t the pandemic over?” “Aren’t you done with masks yet?” “But you’re not high-risk!” This Q&A provides evidence-based responses to these and other common objections, offering insight into why we still mask, filter the air, and open windows—knowledge we’ve gained and continue to put into practice.

Long COVID Symptoms

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Symptoms of Long COVID according to Appendix A of [1]. References [1] Davis et al. (2021). Characterizing Long COVID in an international cohort: 7 months of symptoms and their impact. EClinicalMedicine, 38, 101019. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eclinm.2021.101019

Importance of Systemic Public Health Measures to Mitigate Airborne Infections

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Prepared for Dr. Jonathan B. Perlin, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Joint Commission by the World Health Network December 26, 2024 Throughout history, foundational public health measures—such as hygiene protocols, vaccination campaigns, and universal blood safety standards—emerged in response to widespread morbidity and mortality. While these measures faced initial resistance, they have since become … Continued

Global Considerations for H5N1: Risks and Preparedness

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Authors: Europe-A-Patient and World Health Network Executive Summary We provide a detailed overview of the evolving risks posed by H5N1 avian influenza and recommendations for proactive measures to safeguard countries around the world. Here is a summary followed by a detailed analysis. Detailed Analysis: H5N1 Risks and Preparedness 1. Dairy Industry Infections and Preventing U.S. … Continued

Right to Mask Campaign

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The World Health Network (WHN)’s Right to Mask Campaign is an action and advocacy campaign with a focus on preserving everyone’s right to mask. Masking is one of the most effective means of infection prevention from airborne pathogens like COVID-19. As the pandemic continues and the threat of COVID and other pathogens remain, the right … Continued

“Why Mask?” Campaign

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The World Health Network (WHN) recognizes masking as one of the primary actions one can take to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 and other airborne pathogens and recommends masks with a protective power of an N95 or better. As the pandemic continues and the threat of COVID and other pathogens remain we must all continue masking … Continued

Voice Amplification for Presentations While Wearing Masks

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The Challenge Some presenters naturally have softer voices or face challenges projecting their voices effectively in large lecture halls with 250+ students, particularly when dealing with poor built-in speakers or inadequate microphones. While masks are often assumed to be the issue, they generally do not significantly muffle sound. Instead, the root of the problem often … Continued

Open Letter to Dr. Klibanski and the MGB Board: A Call for Urgent Action on Infection Control

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December 19, 2024 President and CEO, Anne Klibanski, MDMass General Brigham Board of DirectorsMass General Brigham (MGB)800 Boylston Street, Suite 1150Boston, MA 02199 Dear Dr. Klibanski and Members of the Board, We are writing to express our serious concerns regarding the current infection control policies at Mass General Brigham (MGB), particularly in relation to masking … Continued

Offener Brief an Behinderten-Vertretungen (Dezember 2024)

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Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, die WHO warnte am 6. August 2024 eindringlich vor COVID: “Regierungen müssen ihrer Bevölkerung Mittel zum Selbstschutz an die Hand geben. Als Einzelperson ist es wichtig, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um das Risiko einer Infektion und schwerer Erkrankungen zu verringern.“ [1] Laut RKI verursacht COVID in Deutschland jährlich mehr als sechs Mal so … Continued