Archive - Last Mask Standing

On what it means to live in fear

In my own community I keep hearing people say “We can’t live in fear forever.” And here’s the thing.

Mar 28, 2022 •

I'm worried about bird flu

No one in global health expected the COVID-19 pandemic. We expected a massive pandemic. Everyone knew that was coming. But we didn’t expect a…

Mar 5, 2023 •

Is it rude to talk about long COVID?

I know a lot of people who’ve had Covid.

Apr 19, 2022 •

Jan 11, 2024 •

Paxlovid, TED, and recency bias

I'm at TED 2023 in Vancouver as I write this.

Apr 28, 2023 •

I have COVID, what do I do?

COVID mostly doesn’t kill people any more, but long COVID is a miserable beast.

Aug 21, 2023 •

yeah, it's a new wave

and not the good pop music kind

Aug 13, 2023 •

The two COVID pandemics

Let’s talk about Ellen DeGeneres a little but.

Aug 19, 2022 •

Right now - what we’re seeing is a vibe shift.

Sep 18, 2023 •

On being surrounded by death

Lately I feel surrounded by death.

Feb 3, 2023 •

What does "Immunity Debt" mean anyway?

Immunity debt is a new phrase based on an old idea.

Jan 2, 2023 •

I am never getting on a cruise ship again

AKA why industry regulation matters

Jun 23, 2023 •

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