An Australian COVID-19 obsessive is ‘sleeping in a tent in his garage with an air filter’ after his colleague ‘dropped precautions’ against the virus.
It comes nearly four years after the pandemic rapidly spread around the world in late 2019.
The man – who tweets under the handle @Jason_gasdive – posted a picture of the tent he was sleeping in – sent Twitter into a firestorm with the now viral tweet receiving hundreds of mixed reactions.
Jason, who claims to have never had COVID-19, was asked by a fellow twitter user about his decision but claimed it was a safety issue.
Alongside the image, Jason explained to his handful of followers: ‘This is my bed in the garage because my partner wasn’t careful.

An Australian COVID-19 obsessive is sleeping in a tent in his garage with an air filter after his partner ‘dropped precautions’ against the virus – nearly four years after the pandemic rapidly spread around the world in late 2019
‘I take precautions 100% of the time. Don’t tell me it doesn’t change every second of my life.’
He went on to say that he “tried to sleep with the mask on” but couldn’t.
“I’ve tried sleeping with a mask on and I can’t. I know people sleep with a CPAP mask all the time so it’s possible but I can’t do it,’ he explained supporting his new inn.
“And yes, the alternative is a neurotropic bat virus that perforates you and wears your body like cheap clothing.” It’s not as interesting as a zombie movie.’
While not much is known about Jason, he has revealed to his followers that he lives in Australia and provided figures to back up his concerns.
‘I live in Australia. 200 people a week die with COVID on their death certificates,” he tweeted.
‘400 excess deaths a week. You have to be brain damaged to think it’s over.’
According to the World Health Organization in May, Australia experienced a week-long peak of COVID-related deaths starting May 8 which reached 207.
However this was not the case for the remainder of the month where a dramatic drop was seen with only 49 COVID related deaths in the week of 29th May.




Like-minded Twitter users have emerged from the depths of the internet to show their support for Jason – who called anyone who no longer thinks about the pandemic as a ‘self-absorbed egotist’.
“People give up because they are selfish a******s PERFORMATIVE a******s,” they wrote.
‘You want to join the others in your SARS love party. BUT it was your failure, not ours.’
Another user said: ‘Oh wow. I am very sorry that you are forced to live life like this. If I were in your situation, I would do the same.’
One person claimed they stopped talking to their families because they ‘stopped wearing masks’ despite relaxed mask requirements in Australia.
“My parents made negative comments about my mask and refused to go out to see me,” they claim.
Jason also blasted critics who believed he was “faking it” and for those who questioned why he didn’t “just walk away” that he “loves” his partner but found the tent helpful.
‘I found the tent helpful. Note that there is a HEPA poking through the door,” he tweeted.





‘When I set it up indoors, I also brought 2 HEPA in the tent.
“So it’s pressurized, nothing can leak out, just escape.” Over 120 ACH means I can unmask after 20 air changes, 10 minutes.’
Many who saw the post worried that the tweet was an indication that Jason was suffering from a “mental illness” and should “seek help.”
‘You are seriously mentally ill and are a threat to yourself and those around you. Please seek emergency psychiatric attention immediately,” said one critic.
“This is mental illness,” said another.
While others were impatient and said: ‘Ur (sic) af*****g moron lol.’
One person questioned the real reason the COVID obsessive was actually in the garage begging for the truth: “Jason, be honest with us.” Your partner put you in the doghouse.’
Mandatory COVID protection measures such as social distancing and wearing masks have diminished in recent years as accessibility to vaccinations has increased.
An exclusive survey conducted by Resolve Strategic for the Sydney Morning Herald shows that 37 per cent of people see an increase in COVID-19 cases, 23 per cent think it will stay the same and 30 per cent are unsure.
In the past month, 14 percent reported some symptoms, while 84 percent said no.
While the level of concern decreased dramatically among residents with 73 percent saying they no longer wear masks when entering buildings, shops or when using public transportation, while 25 percent still wear masks.
30 percent of people who took the survey said they had taken a COVID-19 test within the past month, while 70 percent said they had not.
Resolve director Jim Reed said Australians concerned about COVID-19 knew the disease around them but seemed to care less.
“Part of that is the lack of clear guidance from government decrees and the social pressures that have been there, for example regarding the wearing of masks,” he said.
‘About a third of people reported having taken a COVID test in the last month, but it is interesting that the vast majority of those tests were taken by people without symptoms.
‘This may indicate that they are doing it to protect an elderly relative or because of their work environment, so this is being done as a precaution.’

Australian authorities are finding it harder to measure case numbers accurately with only half of people still getting tested when they have symptoms

The level of concern for wearing masks has also decreased drastically with 73 percent stating that they no longer use masks, while 25 percent are still wearing masks.
He added that authorities are finding it more difficult to measure case numbers accurately with only half of people still getting tested when they have symptoms.
The poll also showed 93 percent of people surveyed said they had been vaccinated – 21 percent had been given five doses and 23 percent had received four doses.
“There is widespread awareness that there are new injections available, but many don’t seem to know in detail whether they qualify or if you have to get another injection first,” says Reed.
‘I think it’s fair to say it’s a combination of a lack of prominent and clear advice from the government and a lack of motivation to seek out that information in this new environment.’