Covid-19

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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‘I have flu-like symptoms. Can I still vote on May 9?’ and other COVID-19 and election questions

ICYMI: Comelec says COVID-19 patients in isolation facilities and those who are under quarantine won’t be allowed to vote. But what about voters who are exhibiting symptoms but have not yet been confirmed to have COVID?

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Mental health crisis hotline calls surge as pandemic continues

The only thing consistent now is how more than 500 days in community quarantine (and all its variations) are taking a toll on our mental health

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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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Delta COVID-19 variant: What are the signs and symptoms?

While vaccination is the best line of defense against the Delta variant, identifying the symptoms can still help curb the spread

Long Covid might be linked to changes in your brain, research suggests

Long Covid is still a mystery to most doctors, but new research shows that it may be linked to alterations in the brain

ESSAY: Between the pandemic and the vaccine, we are all living half lives

Restaurants are open, malls are crowded, traffic is back to being insane—but over 90 percent of the population are yet to be vaccinated

OPINION: While the gov’t is hung up on face shields, the Delta COVID-19 variant has arrived

After the gripping volleyball-like saga on the use of face shields, maybe it’s time the government focuses on something that’s *actually* important. Like the new COVID-19 Delta variant

Doctors are making house calls again. Here’s how to book one

Going to the hospital for a general consultation is a risk these days. Luckily, doctors are making house calls again