coronavirus

Is bar soap *actually* unhygienic? Let’s discuss

There’s a lot of bias against bar soap. People think it’s dirty and carries germs, but reality and science beg to differ

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OPINION: We’re not ready for a mask-free world

COVID-19 is still an active virus, and going mask free at a time like this could set us back

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NCR residents can get vaccinated during ECQ—regardless of priority

If you’re an NCR resident aged 18 or older, you can get vaccinated during ECQ. Just make sure you register ahead

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These hospitals and clinics offer at-home COVID-19 RT-PCR testing

The swab tests from these hospitals and clinics are administered by certified medical practitioners

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Don’t like swab tests? Saliva RT-PCR tests are now available via Red Cross

The saliva RT-PCR testing only needs you to spit in a vial for sample collection

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Here’s what you need to know about KyusiPass, Quezon City’s new contact tracing service

Quezon City residents and visitors, you will soon have to use this contact tracing service…

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You can get free COVID-19 swab tests in Manila, but only by appointment

The city has upgraded its free COVID-19 drive-thru testing at the Quirino Grandstand from serology to RT-PCR tests

PGH is offering free swab tests, but only if you’re on this list

Qualified for the free swab test are PGH employees, their close contacts, charity patients and their watchers, as well as senior citizens and PWDs.

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Here’s what we know about the new COVID-19 strains so far

Experts are keeping an eye on the new variants first detected in the United Kingdom and South Africa

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This may be why copper face masks aren’t allowed in Makati Med

What’s the deal with copper face masks, and is it actually different from regular ones?