“#LongCovid is a devastating neurological & cardiovascular illness that can take away people’s ability to work, move, see and even think” Violet Affleck set the media on fire today by using her privilege in the VERY BEST way - to speak out for those whose voices are unheard. 🧵

Affleck, 18, who is always seen in public masked, used her fame to call for masking and clean air in public spaces. Citing her own experience of post-viral illness, her speech in Los Angeles objecting to mask bans has itself gone ‘viral’ with global media coverage.

The Covid conscious and clinically vulnerable communities stand together to thank Violet for highlighting what we are all calling for. Together we have hope for a better, healthier future 🤞

Video in first tweet is a collage of global media coverage snapshots of Violet’s speech.

@DaviesLunt @selkieO @amibanerjee1 @long_covid @LongCOVIDPhysio @LongCovidKids @SupportingHH_UK @KeyWorkerPetUK @LongCOVIDEurope @patientled Thank you for your support and bravery, Violet! Only 18 🫂

@DaviesLunt @selkieO @amibanerjee1 @long_covid @LongCOVIDPhysio @LongCovidKids @SupportingHH_UK @KeyWorkerPetUK @LongCOVIDEurope @patientled Had it for nearly 8 months. Felt like I was trippin’

@DaviesLunt @selkieO @amibanerjee1 @long_covid @LongCOVIDPhysio @LongCovidKids @SupportingHH_UK @KeyWorkerPetUK @LongCOVIDEurope @patientled She looks ridiculous.

@DaviesLunt @selkieO @amibanerjee1 @long_covid @LongCOVIDPhysio @LongCovidKids @SupportingHH_UK @KeyWorkerPetUK @LongCOVIDEurope @patientled No such thing losers