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I thought there had been some contact tracing that did show contagion stemmed from high-touch surface areas in certain situations - elevator buttons in a shared building? some sort of payment screens? Maybe not 100% proven source, but highly likely? Faulty memory, obviously, but I have a vague...

I don't know, but I've read recommendations that cloth masks should be washed on several different websites. Here's a quote from a recent article on the NPR (National Public Radio) website that recommends washing daily (which I take to mean every day that the mask is used): Link =...

I wasn't sure where to post this video since it applies to more than just home sewn masks. But I'm adding it to this thread for now. If the moderators want to move this to another thread, feel free! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Tp0zB904Mc

Ditto. It takes me forever to read articles like that one by Brian Vastag & Beth Mazur in the Washington Post. I read a paragraph or two, start crying, and have to take a break from reading.:(

Thanks, @Tom Kindlon! The home page of the IACFS/ME website (https://www.iacfsme.org/) has a similar announcement for the conference, along with this note:

Is this the right thread to talk about trends, whether up or down, in the number of cases? If not, please move this. Thanks! Some websites that report confirmed coronavirus cases also show a 7 day rolling average. Some show a 14 day rolling average. I know the general reason for using a longer...

Same here.

It was not sensitive before I got ME, but my startle response is a lot more sensitive than normal now. However, it does vary a little. When I'm feeling worse due to PEM, getting startled happens more easily. Also, the recovery (heart rate going back to normal, being able to think clearly) takes...

So, does anyone have tips for how to choose from the many different brands of disposable masks online? Thanks! Edit: Looking to buy some disposable "medical grade" masks, just in case we ever need them, and I'm not even sure what "medical grade" means.

Thanks, @JaneL WHO has also posted a new video: How to wear a medical mask

Thanks for posting, @Andy Here's the twitter thread from the author of the article in The Atlantic: https://twitter.com/edyong209/status/1268570212191928320

:laugh::rofl::laugh::rofl: Thanks for the laugh! Of course, it's laughter mixed with tears & frustration at the NIH :mad:

Tweet from Representative Raskin's account: https://twitter.com/RepRaskin/status/1268230394207502338

Raskin Introduces Legislation to Address America’s Hidden Health Crisis

I read on one mask making site that ordinary twist ties would work in a pinch. I have no idea how you'd insert them / attach them. PS. I don't have the manual dexterity or brain power to make masks myself! This was on some site where you'd buy a mask and then insert a twist tie - but I've lost...

A couple of tweets for those who are on twitter and want to spread the word. Short thread by me: Tweet from Rivka:

Press release from Senator Markey - https://www.markey.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senator-markey-leads-bipartisan-group-of-senate-colleagues-in-calling-for-me/cfs-medical-research-funding-in-upcoming-coronavirus-relief-package Direct link to letter -...

Heart Rate Thresholds to Limit Activity in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patients (Pacing): Comparison of Heart Rate Formulae and Measurements of the Heart Rate at the Lactic Acidosis Threshold during Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing C. (Linda) M. C. van Campen, Peter C...

Here's a twitter link for those who want to retweet: https://twitter.com/PlzSolveCFS/status/1264276174529839111 I'm not on Facebook but I'm sure they have a post there that can be shared. Deadline is Monday, May 25th!

I just saw this version of Truth Hurts (song by Lizzo), with lyrics rewritten for ME, and I think it's pretty great: https://twitter.com/HIAWest71/status/1260136245344243713