Most of my efforts for #NYMaskWeek went into this project - enjoy!

A rectangular image with a white center and a light blue border. The border is decorated with a diagonal pattern of cartoon masks, each showing a happy face. Two images of COVID-19 tests overlap into the white center. The image on the left shows two individual rapid tests labeled "COVID-19 Ag" in red lettering; one test displays a negative result,and the other shows a positive result. On the right of the rectangle is an image of a COVID test box labeled "Flow COVID-19 Antigen" At the top of the white center, bold black text in all capital letters reads "MASK UP ROC IS NOW OFFERING:". Below that is a hand-drawn square with two layered borders, one slightly off-center from the other. The inside of the square is filled with yellow diagonal hash marks, and the text reads "COVID RAPID TESTS" in light blue block letters. Under the square, bold black all-caps text states "HOW TO GET TESTS:". Beneath that, in normal black text, it reads "Request using our mask request form:". Below this, the link "bit.ly/requestmaskroc" appears in bold black text and highlighted with a soft yellow background. At the bottom of the white area, text reads, "We will deliver your tests within 1–2 weeks" in normal black font.At the bottom of the white rectangle, outlined by a black oval, is the hashtag: “#NYMaskWeek.” Below that, the link “linktree/maskuprochester” appears in black text.In the bottom left corner of the border, in black text, is the handle “@maskuprochester.”

Another lil' announcement in honor of #NYMaskWeek — Mask Up Rochester is now offering COVID rapid tests by request (& sometimes in free food stands, temp & stock permitting) 🎉 Regular testing is another great tool to start incorporating into your life along with masking up 😷

A rectangular image with a white center and a decorative fish-scale patterned border in varying shades of light blue. Large, realistic white-petaled flowers with yellow centers line the border, with six flowers overlapping into the white central area.At the top of the white rectangle, the text reads “How to help” in blue, all-caps letters, surrounded by a soft yellow highlight. Below that is the phrase “MASK UP ROC” in large, light blue block letters.Beneath the text is a large blue circle with a white mask with ear loops in the center. On the perimeter of the circle, in black uppercase letters, it says: “FIGHT BACK, FIGHT COVID, ROCHESTER , NY”.On the mask, bold black text reads: “Mask Up!”Below the circle, smaller black text says: “Swipe for ways to help keep our community safe from COVID.”At the bottom of the white rectangle, outlined by a black oval, is the hashtag: “#NYMaskWeek.” Below that, the link “linktree/maskuprochester” appears in black text.In the bottom left corner of the border, in black text, is the handle “@maskuprochester.”

A rectangular image with a white center and a decorative fish-scale patterned border in varying shades of light blue. Large, realistic white-petaled flowers with yellow centers line the border, with six flowers overlapping into the white central area.At the top of the white rectangle, the text reads “How to help:” in blue, all-caps letters, surrounded by a soft yellow highlight. Below that is the phrase “Send Funds" in large, light blue block letters. Beneath the "Send Funds" text, is the text "We need funds for : " in black text. Followed by 5 bullet points in bold and all-cap letters that read "Educational & Promo Materials, Packing Supplies, Delivery Costs, Masks & Tests, Events & Other Special Projects" Each item has a yellow circle bullet point. Below the list, smaller black text says: “Send funds here anytime:”with the link to "givebutter.com/MaskUpROC" in bold black text with a soft yellow highlight At the bottom of the white rectangle, outlined by a black oval, is the hashtag: “#NYMaskWeek.” Below that, the link “linktree/maskuprochester” appears in black text. In the bottom left corner of the border, in black text, is the handle “@maskuprochester”.

A rectangular image with a white center and a decorative fish-scale patterned border in varying shades of light blue. Large, realistic white-petaled flowers with yellow centers line the border, with six flowers overlapping into the white central area.At the top of the white rectangle, the text reads “How to help:” in blue, all-caps letters, surrounded by a soft yellow highlight. Below that is the phrase “Order Masks" in large, light blue block letters.Beneath the "Order Masks" text, is the text "Speciality and colorful masks are great for sensory sensitivities, special events, and medical procedures like MRIs and dental exams. Unfortunately, they are often out of our budget " in black text. Below that in black bolded text with a soft yellow highlight reads "want to help us stock more specialty masks?"below that in plain black text reads " We now have a wishlist! Just scroll to the bottom of our linktree and order any masks listed. Use mailing address: PO Box # 121 East Rochester, NY 14445" At the bottom of the white rectangle, outlined by a black oval, is the hashtag: “#NYMaskWeek.” Below that, the link “linktree/maskuprochester” appears in black text. In the bottom left corner of the border, in black text, is the handle “@maskuprochester”.

A rectangular image with a white center and a decorative fish-scale patterned border in varying shades of light blue. Large, realistic white-petaled flowers with yellow centers line the border, with six flowers overlapping into the white central area.At the top of the white rectangle, the text reads “How to help” in blue, all-caps letters, surrounded by a soft yellow highlight. Below that is the phrase “Join Us!” in large, light blue block letters.Beneath the text is a large blue circle with a white mask with ear loops in the center. On the perimeter of the circle, in black uppercase letters, it says: “FIGHT BACK, FIGHT COVID, ROCHESTER , NY”.On the mask, bold black text reads: “Mask Up!”Below the circle, smaller black text says: “We need folks to distribute masks at events, stock free stands, and to help us build capacity for new projects!"At the bottom of the white rectangle, outlined by a black oval, is the hashtag: “#NYMaskWeek.” Below that, the link “linktree/maskuprochester” appears in black text.In the bottom left corner of the border, in black text, is the handle “@maskuprochester”

To close out #NYMaskWeek (big gratitude to celebrate.845 for dreaming this week up!) we're here with some new ways (& some old ones!) to help out Mask Up Rochester and our community 🎉

Man wearing FFP3 mask in a pharmacy.

Sorry this wasn't a more interesting🧵.

But I'm at the pharmacy here.

Can you guess why I might be visiting a pharmacy?

MUCH more interesting🧵about this coming up soon!

#NYMaskWeek #Masking #MaskWeek #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #CleanAir #N95

Man wearing FFP3 mask in a supermarket. Beer bottles are in the background.

I'm at @LidlGB

I like beer. It's school holidays.

#UseItOrLoseIt #NYMaskWeek #Masking #MaskWeek #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #CleanAir #N95

Man wearing GVS Segre FFP3 mask.

It's Mask Week this week.

It’s school holidays, so I've been masking less than usual, but here are some of the places I've worn a mask.🧵

#UseItOrLoseIt #NYMaskWeek #Masking #MaskWeek #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #CommunityHealth #CleanAir #N95

Illinois could become the first state in the country to ban mask bans. Here’s how we created the bill to do it. - The Sick Times Anti-mask laws are discriminatory and dangerous, and so I and other disability advocates across the country are stepping up to counter criminalizing with codifying: our bills would enshrine the right ...

Who's with me to demand a Medical Mask Bill of Rights in NY?
#NYMaskWeek
thesicktimes.org/2025/05/27/i...

...in different places around the world, in the same time period, indicates a likely novel, common cause.
Politics & capitalism are already running interference to keep these out of public view.
One thing is 💯 certain - there's NOTHING good about getting infected.
#MaskUp
#NYMaskWeek

Stickers: Friends Don't Let Friends Breathswap Barefaced (20) - Lightbringer Designs's Ko-fi Shop Post these signs to spread the Good Word of Public Health Consciousness & keep folks out of the Long COVID Club! It's a group NOBODY wants to join. T...

Kicking off #NYMaskWeek with my Friends Don't Let Friends Breathswap Barefaced stickers - remember "Friends Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk" from the 90s?
More to come all week!
ko-fi.com/s/7d8ba1487e

An apropos reminder to kick off #NYMaskWeek.
Also keep in mind the official rate today is 300 American deaths per week.

That's the floor, counting only when a death certificate lists COVID as the official cause.
A fatal stroke at age 35 after 10+ re-infections, that's "just a stroke".

Background message of the silhouette of New York State, with an N95 respirator NEW York Mask Week May 25-31, 2025 Mask up - tap in!

WHAT IS IT? At its simplest, NY Mask Week asks folks across New York State to commit to masking up for collective health for 1 week. Bigger picture, NY Mask Week is so many things- an invitation to co-ideate with folks inside or outside your region, a tangible solidarity action, a vessel to meet like-minded folks, a way to truly embody intersectional values, & so much more. It may look different place to place, but our intentions are rooted in deepening our practices of community care.

WHO'S IT FOR? ◦ Folks looking to opt back into masking up • Folks who are "still COVIDing" or trying to avoid airborne illnesses • Folks needing access to free PPE including masks and rapid tests • Folks wanting to fight things like fascism, mask bans, and oppression towards Indigenous Black, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled, houseless, elder youth & other marginalized beloveds You know your area best! Do your part to call in your community and invite your neighbors in!

HOW TO TAP IN There are so many different avenues to tap into this effort! The following list are just some suggestions for community members, supporters, artists, dreamers, organizers, mask blocs, and anyone interested in being a part- even if you aren't sure how. Again - you know the landscape where you live. We trust you to accommodate, adjust, and fine-tune as needed. NY Mask Week should look a bit different from place to place and the needed roles will be different too. Lean into figuring things out together!

Heads up - #NYMaskWeek is coming May 25-31!
#CovidIsntOver, & this is a time to concentrate efforts to fight for public awareness & action.
Last year this was organized in the Hudson Valley, now we're expanding to the whole state.
More details to come!
Celebrate845.com/NYMaskWeek