Long COVID Justice / S4HI director Emi Kane has endorsed a letter from World Health Network that urges the World Health Organization (WHO) to recognize respirators as the default standard of protection in healthcare settings. As World Health Network explains: “The letter respectfully calls on the WHO to strengthen its infection prevention guidance by recognizing […]
Author: Long COVID Justice
Year in review, plus news on what’s next
It has been a year of difficult moments – from pandemic denialism to cutting essential programs – and we know many of our community members are struggling. Long COVID Justice will never stop fighting for our community. When public health infrastructure doesn’t support our needs, we organize to share lifesaving information. When they try to […]
HIV Complexities: A community conversation, 10/16/25
Long COVID Justice supports Illinois “right to mask” bill
Medical masks and other forms of protective medical equipment are effective tools to prevent the spread of diseases and illnesses. But some lawmakers acrossthe country—including in Chicago—are infringing on the rights of citizens by trying to ban or criminalize them. Learn more about HB3853, The Protective Medical Equipment Freedom Act, and how to support on the […]
Nearly 100 organizations demand New York lawmakers reject a state mask ban
Today the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), Jews for Mask Rights, and New York Doctors Coalition sent letters to Governor Hochul, President Pro Tempore Stewart-Cousins, and Speaker Heastie calling on them to ensure no legislation banning masks advances in New York State this session. The letters detail how banning masks threatens New Yorkers’ health […]
Patient advocacy groups press CDC to implement inclusive COVID-19 isolation and prevention guidelines
Leaders of Pan End It!, MaskTogetherAmerica, and Long COVID Justice met recently with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) officials to discuss urgent recommendations on COVID-19 isolation and prevention guidelines. Seeking policies to protect the health of millions of Americans, these patient-led groups expressed deep concerns about the CDC’s March 2024 Respiratory Virus Guidance […]