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CDC's free testing locator: https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search
Walgreens (https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otc ), CVS (https://www.cvs.com/shop/merch/at-home-covid-tests-education?cid=ps_covhometest&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdmLqxtNmWGTFbuyPOsgROthJRAwhB5X9vBhYrc8_W9ReFEoxRSuqYaAgh-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds ), and Fast Lab (https://fastlabtech.com/nasal-swab-test/ )will bill your insurance for test kits, potentially free.
CDC's free testing locator: https://testinglocator.cdc.gov/Search
Walgreens (https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/covid19/otc ), CVS (https://www.cvs.com/shop/merch/at-home-covid-tests-education?cid=ps_covhometest&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59GwdmLqxtNmWGTFbuyPOsgROthJRAwhB5X9vBhYrc8_W9ReFEoxRSuqYaAgh-EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds ), and Fast Lab (https://fastlabtech.com/nasal-swab-test/ )will bill your insurance for test kits, potentially free.
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Disposable respirator recs: https://www.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/wiki/index/
https://www.testtheplanet.org/
Mask reviews and info from @masknerd.bsky.social: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3fF_rzkmZD0ufN685YE7lg
Elastomeric respirator info from Lola Germs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urC9zg-xxX5bLHSpyEytGp96Q2AOounUM-DQGRmRzHA/edit#heading=h.kug61lpwr9e4
How to perform a user seal check: https://youtu.be/pGXiUyAoEd8
DIY fit test instructions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRCZ8Qnf0Z0 (requires a nebulizer, bitrex or Sweet n Low, and a garbage bag!)
Buy 3M Aura from an authorized vendor: https://stauffersafety.com/Search?criteria=aura%203m
DIY box fan air purifier instructions: https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/
DIY mini purifier instructions: https://cleanaircrew.org/personal-air-filters/
Plenty of pre-built air purifier options, too! Reviews from
@joeyfox85.bsky.social: https://itsairborne.com/my-6-favorite-hepa-filters-air-cleaners-f3668de61f3f
Roundup of nasal sprays and their evidence, from
@rthm.bsky.social : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKWkZ12SzgQ&t
Studies are also linked in my citations http://newlevant.com/COVIDzine
Too much colloidal silver can cause blue-gray skin, a condition called argyria!! I stick with Betadine.
Peoples CDC "What to Do if You Have COVID" guide: https://peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/…
@cleanairclub.bsky.social
"My Covid+ Plan" has spreadsheets for symptom tracking and medication dose schedules: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/7cef200f-e985-4fbb-8369-33c964059346/downloads/My%20Covid%2B%20Plan.pdf?ver=1710776601489
Pacing guide: https://meaction.net/resource/pacing-and-management-guide/
Find a Test to Treat site and/or a Paxlovid Patient Assistance Program site: https://treatments.hhs.gov
In NY, get an online assessment at https://ondemand.expresscare.video/landing or call 212-COVID-19
Pax discount: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/Treatment-PDF_PAXCESS-Brochure.pdf
OTC meds: https://rthm.com/articles/youve-got-covid/