The hottest Pandemic Substack posts right now

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They Won’t Let You In

Natural Selections • 9 implied HN points • 24 Mar 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. Strict hospital visitor rules during the pandemic kept families from being with dying loved ones, leaving people feeling those deaths were lonely and avoidable.
  2. A strained father-daughter relationship softened in his final months, and small acts like holding his hand and sharing stories brought real comfort.
  3. Pandemic fear and policy split people into opposing camps and deepened isolation, leaving a lasting resolve to be more present for others at the end of life.

mRNA Technology Is the Culprit Behind Faulty Immune Response That Prolonged the Pandemic, IgG4 Study Shows

Igor’s Newsletter • 12618 implied HN points • 21 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. IgG4 antibodies caused by mRNA technology may lead to immune tolerance and reduced ability to fight infections.
  2. A study showed that mRNA vaccines resulted in much higher IgG4 levels compared to Novavax, indicating a dysfunctional immune response.
  3. The use of mRNA technology in vaccines has been linked to a faulty immune response, potentially worsening the pandemic.

Debate: Was Covid-19 A Pandemic Caused By A Novel Pathogen Or Was It Created Solely By Harmful Policies and Fear Propaganda?

Pierre Kory’s Medical Musings • 6368 implied HN points • 09 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. Experts debated whether Covid-19 was caused by a novel pathogen or harmful policies and fear propaganda.
  2. Some argued that there was no medical emergency from Covid itself, but from policy measures and vaccines.
  3. Clinical experience indicated a novel pathogen caused a unique and severe syndrome, despite some pre-existing antibody presence.

Li Wenliang, an Ordinary Man (2020)

Pekingnology • 173 implied HN points • 07 Feb 26
📰 News Pandemic
  1. He warned medical colleagues early about a new coronavirus, and those warnings helped some doctors protect themselves even after he was officially reprimanded.
  2. He was an ordinary, warm person who loved food, family, and small joys, reminding us he wasn’t just a symbol but a real human life.
  3. His infection, desperate rescue efforts, and death sparked wide grief and highlighted shortages and the need for openness and better preparedness in public health.

No lab leak, they fcuked us good, they bullshitted us royally, this was no global pandemic; yes, something showed up across the globe, yes, cooked up in labs in Ukraine, Canada, China etc.,

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 2496 implied HN points • 03 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. The claim is made that there was no global pandemic of COVID-19, and that the response to it was more harmful than the virus itself.
  2. The message asserts that the deaths seen during the pandemic were not due to the virus, but rather from medical treatment and management.
  3. There is skepticism around the idea of asymptomatic spread of the virus, and a strong belief that the response to the pandemic was driven by false information and lies.
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The Billionaire Who Wants To Live Forever Has Long Covid

¡Do Not Panic! • 2103 implied HN points • 10 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. The billionaire who wants to live forever has long covid and a 15% reduction in lung capacity due to a mild infection in November 2022.
  2. No one thought to ask the anti-aging tech bro about his covid history despite his extreme health regimen.
  3. Even a billionaire investing heavily in anti-aging techniques couldn't avoid the impact of a virus on his health. Health is a collective property, not just individual.

The Pardon Arms Race Escalates

TK News by Matt Taibbi • 6145 implied HN points • 09 Dec 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Pandemic
  1. The Senate is investigating the origins of COVID-19 more thoroughly, despite previous reports suggesting a conclusion. They believe there is still important information missing.
  2. Several federal agencies are being asked to preserve documents related to COVID-19, indicating ongoing concerns and potential for new inquiries.
  3. Lawmakers, especially from the Republican side, are frustrated with the lack of transparency from health agencies about research funding, particularly regarding the Wuhan lab.

Remember her? Her son could only talk to her for 2 years via zoom, she could not work the screen, watch the fear in her eyes, the isolation, begging him bring the grand children...he could not...she

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 2181 implied HN points • 17 Jan 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. A mother experienced fear and isolation communicating via zoom for 2 years.
  2. The son could not fulfill her wish to see her grand children before she passed away.
  3. There is a call for justice against those responsible for the mother's death.

LIONESS OF JUDAH MINISTRY, excellent sharing of Coleman's work: "Dr. Vernon Coleman: This is the End"; Dr.Vernon Coleman explains why 2024 is the most dangerous year yet

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1513 implied HN points • 28 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. Dr. Vernon Coleman explains concerns about the dangers of the year 2024, particularly related to health issues and vaccinations.
  2. The text highlights the suppression of information and attacks faced by Dr. Coleman for sharing his views and questioning the mainstream narrative.
  3. There are warnings about potential risks associated with vaccines, including impacts on fertility, immune system, and potential development of other health issues.

The longer the COVID story is around, the longer the mRNA technology will be around us, this was the reason for COVID, the fake pandemic, to bring Malone & Weissman & Bourla's mRNA vaccine

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1493 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. COVID was used as a reason to introduce mRNA technology and vaccines.
  2. The COVID narrative should end and be addressed as a crime.
  3. There is opposition to the use of mRNA technology and vaccines.

Mass Disabling Event Denial

¡Do Not Panic! • 1316 implied HN points • 09 Feb 24
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. Scientists predicted Covid could be a mass disabling event due to its nature of attacking every organ in the body and causing long-term health issues.
  2. The number of long-term sick individuals in the UK and USA has significantly increased, with the blame shifting to factors like lockdowns rather than the virus itself.
  3. Media and politicians are not acknowledging the correlation between increased disability rates and Covid, showing a trend of denial and blame shifting instead of addressing the real issues.

12 LIES underpinning this 95% false-positive ‘PCR-manufactured’ fake, ‘asymptomatic transmission lie’ COVID pandemic; this was NEVER a pandemic!: 1)100% lie about asymptomatic spread 2) the lie about

Alexander News Network -Dr. Paul Elias Alexander's substack • 1415 implied HN points • 10 Jan 24
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. There were lies about asymptomatic spread of COVID-19.
  2. False claims were made about the effectiveness of masks in preventing transmission.
  3. The safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines were questioned.

Of Relationships and 'Rona

Natural Selections • 10 implied HN points • 10 Mar 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. Lockdowns and rules upended normal life and left many people, especially older people, feeling isolated and lonely.
  2. Small, regular acts of connection — phone calls, messages and visits — can grow into a deep friendship that helps both people feel seen and less alone.
  3. Vaccine mandates and pandemic stigma caused real losses and divisions, including lost roles and jobs, but personal bonds still endured and brought comfort even after loss.

Old Flames, New Strains

Ladyparts • 679 implied HN points • 21 Mar 24
📚 Literature Pandemic
  1. The author discusses a brilliant novel by Roxana Robinson about late-in-life love and its complexities.
  2. The pandemic affected the author's ability to read for the first time in their life, causing frustration.
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Fright Night

The Free Mind • 1867 implied HN points • 23 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Pandemic
  1. It has been three years since Boris Johnson's stay-at-home speech.
  2. The post is an extract from Laura Dodsworth's book on the UK government's fear tactics during COVID-19.
  3. Readers can access the full post archives with a 7-day free trial subscription.

The High Tragedy of the Pandemic

Glenn Loury • 2856 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
📰 News Pandemic
  1. The pandemic may have originated from a lab leak due to gain-of-function research.
  2. Fauci and others believed they were doing good by conducting this research, but it had unintended consequences.
  3. Cooperation and transparency from both Chinese and American authorities could have potentially prevented the pandemic from reaching a global scale.

Remember The Silence

Marginally Compelling • 30 implied HN points • 05 Feb 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. Being at the bedside of someone who is dying is a profound, sacred act, and denying that presence does real harm.
  2. Pandemic-era isolation policies kept families away from dying loved ones, stealing final moments and silencing many stories.
  3. Death is terrible but transformative; we should meet it with courage, dignity, and love, and let grief be witnessed rather than hidden.

Six Hours in Line

Natural Selections • 10 implied HN points • 03 Mar 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. Lockdown pulled a family tightly together, turning small rituals like long walks, scavenger-hunt bears, and backyard celebrations into deeply meaningful moments.
  2. Decisions about Covid vaccination were shaped by different health risks and fears—some accepted the shots for protection while one household member had a severe reaction after the second dose.
  3. The sudden death of a young family member with chronic heart defects brought lasting grief and survivor’s guilt, making ordinary shared moments (like six hours standing in line) into treasured memories, and whether the vaccine played a role remains unknown.

The Evidence is in: Masks DO NOT WORK

COVID Reason • 1586 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. The Cochrane Review found little evidence that masks are effective against viral transmission
  2. A new study focused on dozen research to determine the impact of masks on spread of infectious respiratory diseases
  3. Confidence intervals in the report show a relative paucity in the effectiveness of masking

A frenzy of forgetting

¡Do Not Panic! • 1061 implied HN points • 09 Aug 23
🌍 World Politics Pandemic
  1. Over 25 million people have died from COVID in the last 3.5 years
  2. There is a trend towards forgetting the impact of the pandemic amidst the massive death toll
  3. Cultural amnesia can allow societies to gloss over traumatic events, hindering true healing and understanding

The Real Science on Masks: They Make No Difference

Common Sense with Bari Weiss • 5745 implied HN points • 27 Feb 23
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. The most authoritative estimate shows masks do not significantly reduce the spread of Covid-19 or other respiratory illnesses.
  2. Cochrane, a respected health organization, conducted a review concluding that all types of face coverings probably make little or no difference in reducing respiratory illness spread.
  3. The CDC and public health officials continue to recommend masks despite lack of strong evidence, ignoring downsides like social, psychological, and medical problems.

No Visitors

Natural Selections • 8 implied HN points • 17 Feb 26
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. Strict pandemic rules like 'no visitors' policies cut families off from loved ones during critical hospital moments, making decisions and goodbyes painfully hard.
  2. A young adult got severely sick with COVID and died after a year of disrupted work and schooling, leaving the family with deep, lasting grief and trauma.
  3. The family feels anger and wants accountability for how the pandemic was handled, while also holding a nuanced view that both living in fear of the virus and mocking it are wrong.

Meryl Nass on WHO "Tyranny Treaty"

Kevin’s Newsletter • 432 implied HN points • 15 Sep 23
🌍 World Politics Pandemic
  1. Dr. Meryl Nass is speaking out against the WHO "Tyranny Treaty" and facing backlash for prescribing ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine to COVID patients.
  2. Dr. E. Michael Jones is critical of the Anti-Defamation League and Elon Musk is supporting the hashtag #BanTheADL.
  3. There is ongoing criticism of NATO's role in Libya and the Washington Post's framing of the catastrophe.

Returning to The Love Story

if not, Paris • 393 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. The author shares about their background in writing and novels
  2. The second novel written by the author ended up being a 'success'
  3. The story of how the author fell in love during a global pandemic and got married

The plot thickens

Logging the World • 378 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
🏥 Health Politics Pandemic
  1. Understanding the threat level of a COVID variant depends on its market share and growth rate, which both influence its impact on overall spread.
  2. A variant's position on a graph based on market share and growth rate can indicate potential future trouble - ones in the top right corner can pose significant problems.
  3. Current observations suggest a positive outlook with low and decreasing hospital numbers, along with no imminent variants posing a threat in the next few weeks.

Covid Era Stories

Natural Selections • 10 implied HN points • 27 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. This is an open call for real, personal Covid‑era stories to preserve lived experience, with editors offering light help and authors able to use pseudonyms while organizers verify true identities behind the scenes.
  2. The Covid era is described as a time of fear, isolation, loss, and intense social and political polarization over masks, lockdowns, mandates, and vaccines.
  3. Selected pieces will be paid ($50–$200 depending on length), may require references for longer submissions, and the project stresses brevity, factual verification, and preserving memory.

We Deserve Answers

Michael Shellenberger • 1462 implied HN points • 17 Jun 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Pandemic
  1. The COVID-19 virus likely leaked from China's Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory.
  2. The first three people sickened by the virus were scientists experimenting with coronaviruses in Wuhan.
  3. US government officials, including the FBI and Anthony Fauci, must provide answers on COVID-19's origins.

People Cannot Wrap Their Heads Around Exponentials

Jay's Data Stream • 5 implied HN points • 28 Jan 26
🎭️ Culture Pandemic
  1. People struggle to intuitively grasp exponential growth, so they underestimate how fast things like infections or price inflation can accelerate.
  2. Personal feelings about being "behind" often don't match the data; younger generations can feel poorer even when inflation-adjusted measures show they're better off at the same age.
  3. Each generation tends to feel it will be worse off than the previous one, a recurring pattern driven by perception, cognitive biases, and economic shifts like housing-price inflation.

Plandemic playbook (2) They lied about everything in trying to take over the world, then when their plan failed they lied again and said it was all an innocent mistake and asked for your forgetting

DrV’s Newsletter, Notes, Essays, Articles, Videos, and Book Chapters • 176 implied HN points • 19 Mar 23
🏥 Health & Wellness Pandemic
  1. They lied about everything to take over the world, then lied again about it being an innocent mistake
  2. We must not allow them to escape accountability for these crimes against us and future humanity
  3. The post highlights a playbook of deception and manipulation that has been used during the past 3 years