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<rss version="2.0"><channel><description>Mutual aid organization dedicated to providing free high quality PPE to Alaskans in need. https://linktr.ee/alaskamaskbloc</description><link>https://bsky.app/profile/alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social</link><title>@alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social - Alaska Mask Bloc</title><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social/post/3mbu7oaoapc2j</link><description>The flu is hitting Alaskans hard. Flu A &amp; B are spiking, with high levels of hospitalizations and at least 3 flu-related fatalities in #Alaska this season. It’s not too late to get updated flu and COVID shots! #MaskUp 😷 to protect yourself and your loved ones. 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How many could be sick?&#xA;&#xA;Protect yourself with masks &amp; COVID tests - you can get them for free via the link in our bio.&#xA;#AlaskaSky&#xA;&#xA;[contains quote post or other embedded content]</description><pubDate>04 Aug 2025 23:55 +0000</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">at://did:plc:bv7n6tecud6jyc4ee5uumotm/app.bsky.feed.post/3lvmfg6fmb22x</guid></item><item><link>https://bsky.app/profile/alaskamaskbloc.bsky.social/post/3luwapxfp4k22</link><description>We had a great time at Anchorage’s Disability Pride Celebration today! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth to speak with us 😊 If you weren’t able to make it, you can always request free masks and COVID tests via the link in our bio! 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