The relentlessness of the pandemic, now in its fifth year, is drawn out by the persistence of its denial. The federal emergency ended, Covid-19 precautions have been lifted for years, and though many people are “back to normal,” over 20,000 people in the United States died of Covid-19 since the beginning of 2024. Millions who avoided death are nonetheless still living with Long Covid, and this number grows each month. We are still in crisis. This is alarming, but it’s no reason to abandon hope or freeze in inaction. A blueprint for radical inclusion and living a full, safer life within the context of Covid-19 exists. Many mutual aid groups and initiatives advocating for clean air and continued Covid-19 safety are emerging all over the world using technology and layers of protection to help mitigate the spread of viruses. As an access worker at All Kinds and a founder of Clean Air Club, we are part of this multifaceted effort: we believe that focusing on layered mitigation strategies is one way to protect the health and safety of our communities and create accessible futures in the here and now.
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