Colin Kinner
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Course creator @CovidSafetyEd | NED @SaferAirProject. Science & tech communicator. Advocate for clean air and safe schools. Views my own.
Brisbane, Australia
Joined April 2009
What if schools could prevent sick days, teacher shortages and lost IQ points? A new COVID safety course lights the way. Thanks @Hayley_Gleeson @abcnews for reporting on this important topic. 1/ https://t.co/SuyhQ4Y9fk
abc.net.au
A free online course aims to bust COVID misinformation and teach people how to stop the virus spreading in schools. But perhaps its greatest challenge is engaging people in the first place — partic...
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Superb lineup of speakers on the topic of safer air in schools 👇
The Safer Air Project is hosting a webinar on Safer Shared Air In Schools. Great opportunity to hear from experts on how IAQ impacts health and wellbeing, and what schools can do to create safer and more inclusive environments. https://t.co/qLWPMmZ5MM
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It was inspiring to talk with @ColinKinner about COVlD Safety and the psychological processes that are holding society back from clean air and better health. 👇
Psychological defence mechanisms can be a major barrier to schools taking action to prevent COVID spreading. We talked to @michael_hoerger to understand how these defences can affect attitudes and behaviours, and strategies to overcome them. https://t.co/PQZjdaNiDI
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This interview with @michael_hoerger explains some of the very real psychological barriers to taking action on covid in schools - including cognitive dissonance, normalcy bias, the bystander effect and denial.
Psychological defence mechanisms can be a major barrier to schools taking action to prevent COVID spreading. We talked to @michael_hoerger to understand how these defences can affect attitudes and behaviours, and strategies to overcome them. https://t.co/PQZjdaNiDI
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Huge opportunity to push for Healthy Indoor Air at the UN General Assembly in NY. @plumskyjam Safer Air Project has been invited to present on 25th Sept. If you can, donate to help meet travel costs for Plum to address this important topic. https://t.co/BbyFuSrM4s
globalcall.saferairproject.com
Help us take Safer shared air to UN Climate Week
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Big numbers. Bc of much less severe disease than in adults, authorities have gambled that COVID/long COVID in kids is of little concern. There's much evidence now to suggest that's wrong. There's a clear path to better protect kids. We should take it. https://t.co/veGBPjKeLa
otago.ac.nz
More than 20 per cent of children and young people in Aotearoa New Zealand are experiencing significant persistent health symptoms following Covid-19 infection, according to a new Otago-led study.
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For anyone interested in safer air in the workplace, this free webinar hosted by the Safer Air Project is a must! 👇 https://t.co/cdxvVOAoFL
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Essential viewing for doctors and other medical professionals! 👇
Doctors: we've accepted too many myths about Covid. My presentation explains why - and gives you the science you're missing. https://t.co/YxBxZwW18M 🧵 1/11
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What are we doing, people? Cat shelters now have better protections against airborne illnesses than most schools do. 🫠
Australian classrooms have worse air quality protections than many pet shelters and greenhouses 🙏🏻 @CroakeyNews
https://t.co/OtevOec4oR
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🧵Thanks @DrPops3 I encourage engagement with this SA Govt survey.👇link Schools should be focussed on #CleanAir and this message is paramount. Not penalizing parents. @ColinKinner
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@BurnetInstitute
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The SA Govt is proposing to introduce legal action to parents who keep kids home from school to avoid 'danger of infectious/contagious diseases'. There's a "Your Say" out now for feedback/consultation. /1
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As always, solid advice from @CrabbBrendan 👇
Quite a bit of media atm about the new COVID variant NB.1.8.1. The chance of you encountering this virus is very high. This is a thread about two key mitigations to protect yourself & your family; vaccination & ventilation. https://t.co/0iso2kPveN 1/
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We're in the 6th year of the pandemic. People are still getting infected in part because of misinformation. They're being told to avoid people who are coughing / sneezing, but often no mention of asymptomatic spread, long-range transmission or need for ventilation. Do better.
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There are even free courses for schools to make sure they understand how covid, flu and other viruses spread. . . https://t.co/fJM2PdN7BG
covidsafetyforschools.org
Resources to help schools keep students and staff safe
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Including some great articles from other ABC journalists. . . https://t.co/C4R5Rvxmx0
abc.net.au
Three of Australia's leading COVID-19 experts share their personal safety strategies and reflect on what must happen if we're to blunt the growing health crisis the pandemic is causing — and prepare...
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Virus-containing aerosol particles are produced all the time when an infectious person breathes and talks, NOT just when they cough or sneeze. They can be produced by people who are asymptomatic.
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It's been known since 2020 that many viruses, incl covid, spread via infectious respiratory particles of a range of sizes. Large droplets (eg. from coughing, sneezing) fall to the ground, but small particles hang in the air and can travel long distances. https://t.co/40fLSdo4s3
COVID is still in our community & can spread easily, especially during gatherings. Because #COVIDIsAirborne, improving ventilation is important. Good ventilation & meeting up outdoors reduce the risk of spreading COVID. Learn more: https://t.co/pCUP6gCIhk More tips below 1/2🧵
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Oh come on @samjnichols @abcnews. When you're reporting on important health topics, you need to get the basic facts right. The person you quote on droplet spread of covid and flu etc is dead wrong. https://t.co/4AdMuVshm6 🧵
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Important webinar: Safer shared air in healthcare An expert panel will discuss safely accessing healthcare with a chronic health condition, plus policies for creating safer, healthier & more inclusive environments for patients, staff & visitors Register: https://t.co/gsUzhg6xim
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Today, 15 March, 2025, is #LongCOVIDAwarenessDay It’s a day to recognise the millions of people affected, advocate for research and prevention, and raise awareness for better care and recovery. 💙 #LongCOVID #COVIDisNotOVER
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