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Rick Bright

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Rick Bright

@RickABright

Practical, Innovative, Hyper-focused on saving lives. Immunologist, Virologist, Pandemic Nemesis. Posts are mine.

Washington, DC

Joined January 2017

Rick Bright
@RickABright
Nov 9, 2020
I am grateful for the opportunity to serve my country & rejoin the fight against COVID-19. With the leadership of President-elect Biden & VP-elect Harris, & their trust in Science, I have no doubt we’ll be able to end the pandemic & save lives. And remember, #WearAMask!
Rick Bright
@RickABright
Aug 21, 2021
😢💔I’m heartbroken beyond words that this pandemic has now taken my mom, Jacqueline Crossman. I’ve fought to protect her & God called her home to chaperone the children heading to heaven. My beautiful mother is my rock & gave me love & support through so much. 1/
Rick Bright
@RickABright
Dec 28, 2022
This is amazing to be able to test for 4 different viruses in a single, low-cost, in-home rapid test. This type of technology should be accelerated for review. The impact on early, appropriate treatment & breaking transmission could be remarkable.
Sander Julian Brus
@BrusJulian
Dec 23, 2022
Influenza A positive test result. Test 4 respiratory infections at the same time with the combo #Fluorecare test. Available @Measie_ : measie.com/product/4-in-1…
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jul 4, 2024
But how is that possible when face masks, respirators, and other PPE are now banned & criminalized in some cities and states?
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Sep 23, 2022
The privilege of being “that guy” wearing a mask across the Heathrow airport. Of thousands of people passed during a 5 hour layover, < 20 were proudly masked to protect themselves & others from the highly contagious airborne COVID virus. #PandemicIsNotOver #DontStopNow
Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jun 5, 2024
This is very concerning for a number of reasons 1) It took over 6 weeks to identify & report this case 2) person was bedridden, indicating someone brought virus to him 3) no contact w/ poultry (milk?) 4) outcome was fatal Very sad to see this news. Need to urgently see
Eric Feigl-Ding
@DrEricDing
Jun 5, 2024
NEW—The WHO & Mexico reports world’s first-ever human case & death from H5N2 bird flu (another bird flu type, not the H5N1 that’s more active lately). 59-year-old died in Mexico City and had **ZERO** exposure contact with any poultry or other animals. Close contacts negative too.
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jul 19, 2024
I also hear from farm workers who believe they’ve been exposed & infected w/ #H5N1, very symptomatic. They’ve reached out to @CDCgov for help, guidance, and mostly testing. They say, outreach has been ignored; no follow up, no call back, no investigation, no help getting
Mo 😷
@mo_journeys
Jul 19, 2024
Replying to @RickABright @USDA and @GISAID
Please take a look at this, H5N1 is possibly spreading human to human in Oregon and people affected are being denied tests
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jun 2, 2024
H5N1 is spreading. 3rd human case reported; this time it’s different. How many more human cases are being missed? How is the virus changing to better infect & spread among humans? How will we know where to get meds to help people? How will we stop this virus? There’s no way
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Apr 24, 2024
When #H5N1 news broke, I told @davidalim, “They would have to do a lot of testing before I would drink milk from one of these farms at this point" and got a lot of pushback. 3 weeks later, @US_FDA reported H5N1 in grocery store milk. It'll take up to weeks more to know if these
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Aug 21, 2021
Replying to @RickABright
Please help me save lives & protect children from COVID. Please get vaccinated, tested & please wear a high quality mask (over mouth & nose). I’m in so much pain from losing my mother, trust me, I don’t want anyone else to feel this pain. 5/5
Rick Bright
@RickABright
May 28, 2025
This is a huge mistake; one that will be measured in lost lives when these vaccines are needed…and they will be needed. The USG & @moderna_tx have been very productive partners for over a decade. Much investment has gone into the technology, the facility, and to the global
Helen Branswell 🇨🇦
@HelenBranswell
May 28, 2025
BREAKING: In a serious blow to US pandemic flu preparedness, HHS has cancelled a contract with Moderna to test and license prototype vaccines for #H5N1 #birdflu and other potential pandemic viruses. In a pandemic, mRNA is the fastest way to vaccine doses. statnews.com/2025/05/28/mod…
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jan 21, 2023
Yes, I often lament on how few people wear masks in airport & on plane. Today, I’m pleasantly surprised to see nearly every cabin crew member on @united flight 933 from FRA to IAD fully & properly masked the entire flight. Thank you @united UA 933 crew for showing you care!
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Jul 15, 2024
We’ve progressed from counting infected cows to now counting infected people. “I have never felt that we were as close as we are now to an outbreak of avian influenza among humans.” We need to broaden testing practices now, not later. Waiting for more clusters of infection to
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Rick Bright
@RickABright
Apr 29, 2024
This is exactly what I’d expect from high path avian influenza H5N1 in many mammals. It’s a deadly virus. Any attempts to minimize the threat of this virus are irresponsible. This virus can change easily, can spread swiftly, and cause great harm. There has never been such
Tatiana Prowell, MD
@tmprowell
Apr 29, 2024
The postmortem exams of cats who died of #H5N1 #BirdFlu on dairy farms show devastating effects on the heart, lung, eyes, & brain. ‼️Do not consume raw (unpasteurized) dairy products. #MedTwitter, 👀 at the screenshot. #AvianFlu #IDTwitter wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/30…
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