Cat in the Hat

@catinthehat.bsky.social

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Mum • Lover of nature and clean, fresh air • Passionate about science • “Without data, you’re just another person with an opinion.”

“2025 Cat in the Hat's NEW YEAR WISHLIST”

(On the left: Picture of a white cat wearing a purple top hat and a pink bow tie. Background scene is a city at night with fireworks exploding above).

(On the right: white text on a purple background).

“1. Clean Indoor Air.
• The priority should be air filters in schools and hospitals.
• New ventilation and air-filtration standards for all public spaces.
• Grants made available to businesses to upgrade ventilation and air-filtration systems.

2. FFP2/3 masks in all healthcare settings.

3. Free Covid vaccines available to everyone.

4. Wider access to Covid antiviral treatments.

5. Free LFT tests available to everyone.

6. Improved Covid surveillance including wastewater monitoring & Long-Covid prevalence.

7. Paid sick leave so that people don't go to work when ill.

8. Masks encouraged on public transport including flights.

9. Better support and treatments for those suffering from Long-Covid.

...and last but by no means least:

10. A public education campaign on the long-term risks of Covid - and why people should do more to protect themselves.”

Tweet from Andrew Gwynne:

Good to meet with @CommonsHealth Chair @LaylaMoran yesterday to talk about public health and the role of the Select Committee. We covered a lot of ground including obesity, immunisations, clean air, long COVID, ME and child health.