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Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.

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Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.

@kprather88

Scientist who loves to read, cook, and garden. Research on airborne disease transmission, aerosol impacts on climate, air quality. now: kprather.bsky.social

San Diego, CA

kprather.scrippsprofiles.ucsd.edu

Joined April 2009

Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Oct 7, 2021
Someone just sent me info on outbreak in a hospital break room where 14/15 got infected by 1 index case in one shift. The max in room at once time was 4. Warning: don’t take off mask just because people are not present. The virus can linger in the air in small spaces for hours.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Jan 6, 2022
Just explained to a school superintendent why spraying bleach into the air in classrooms is a bad idea…somehow she thinks she and others on her board know better than experts. Feel bad for the kids and teachers. Lawsuits will be coming next..somehow she hasn’t thought of this.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Oct 22, 2022
My response to @CDCDirector. After nearly 3 years, I am beyond stunned at your recent Tweet...talks about washing hands and doesn't say a word about masks or cleaning indoor air. This has led me (as a member of four scientific academies) (1/)
CDC Director
@CDCDirector
Oct 21, 2022
Respiratory viruses are on the rise across the United States. Take preventive actions to stop the spread of viruses like flu, RSV, and #COVID19: 🩹Get an updated COVID-19 vaccine & get your annual flu vaccine 🏠Stay home if you are sick 🧼Practice good hand hygiene
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Sep 5, 2021
Most docs wear N95s when seeing potential COVID patients and remove them after they leave room. The virus hovers in rooms for hours. This notion of 6ft and 15 min near an infected individual to call close contact is ludicrous and leading to the continuing propagation of COVID-19.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Jul 2, 2022
I cannot believe how hard it is to help the world understand that the virus that causes COVID-19 is airborne. You can protect yourself with better masks, ventilation, and filtered indoor air. It is that simple.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Mar 13, 2022
It is stunning to see all of the people not wearing masks indoors and having no idea while looking at me as if I am the one who is out of touch. This is a direct result of all of the misinfo that has been out there since Day 1--and it is why some places are experiencing wave #6.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Jan 7, 2022
So if we all agree that we will be living with respiratory viruses in the future and that they have an airborne transmission component, can we agree that it is essential to clean indoor air using filtration and ventilation for all schools/businesses so we can get our lives back?
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Jan 11, 2023
COVID-19 cases are skyrocketing. I just had someone call the situation surrounding us an "inferno". #COVIDIsAirborne but I am seeing zero masks. This is an incredible time in history. I am so tired of watching this continue which it doesn't have to...what the heck is wrong?
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Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
May 10, 2022
Feeling discouraged to see another wave hitting when we had multiple warnings, we knew it was airborne, and we knew how to fix it.
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Oct 20, 2024
I have avoided directly sharing any political view. I cannot continue to do so. I support @KamalaHarris 100%. I do not understand those who do not. I was raised to back someone with values like @VP.
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Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Apr 8, 2022
As I see more people who have remained COVID-free for 2+ years becoming infected, it is obvious that 2 things are happening - 1) we are dropping our guards as we worn down, and 2) mandates are being removed so more virus that is much infectious is in the air around us. (1/3)
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
May 11, 2022
Not good to see so many people coming down with COVID-19--many have been lucky (and determined) to avoid it for ~2.5 years. As predicted, the virus has grown to be quite infectious and is very unforgiving. Remember, one tiny window of letting your guard down is enough. (1/2)
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Aug 1, 2022
Why are we dancing around the fact that cleaning/filtering indoor air will improve public health?
Kimberly Prather, Ph.D.
@kprather88
Dec 14, 2021
How many people (on Twitter) realize that you must wear a good mask in all public spaces especially break rooms, public restrooms, and indoor corridor even when no one is around? The virus lingers in poorly ventilated spaces for hours after infectious individuals are gone.