Coronavirus

Before 2020 ended, the media broke the news that there’s a new coronavirus strain, and it’s spreading faster. Will the current vaccines still work against it? How will it affect the precautionary measures we’re already taking? Here’s a list of things you need to know about this new development. There’s no new strain; what we have […]

Are you looking forward to traveling? Before you buy a ticket, take note of the following travel safety tips for the COVID-19 pandemic. These measures can help keep you safe as you enjoy your trip.   How does COVID-19 spread outdoors? Before we discuss the travel safety tips for COVID-19, let’s answer this question: does COVID-19 spread differently […]

Other than affecting lives, the rise of COVID-19 also affected a lot of businesses, particularly the ones that involve food services, like restaurants. But since the start of the pandemic, governments around the world have come up with different restaurant guidelines for COVID-19 to prevent the spread of the virus. Can you get COVID-19 in […]

Virgin coconut oil, or VCO for short, is a powerhouse in the health, diet, and beauty world. It is popular with keto dieters and vegans because it contains healthy fats, curb appetite, provides extra energy, and it contains no animal products. The use of VCO is not limited to food but is also a popular […]

How long does COVID-19 stay on skin? This is a question that has been on people's minds ever since it was discovered that COVID-19 can survive on surfaces. But have there been any confirmed COVID-19 cases from skin-to-skin contact? And what can people to in order to stay safe? How long does COVID-19 stay on skin? Surface transmission […]

If you're living with extended family during this pandemic, its natural to wonder---“What if my whole family has COVID?”. The transmission of the coronavirus is more possible at home, especially when people in the same household often go out in public areas. Since the virus is transmissible via contaminated surfaces and respiratory secretions, it's possible that an […]

According to WHO, breastfeeding is the cornerstone of infant and young child survival, nutrition, and development. It contains just the exact nutrients that babies need and it also offers antibodies that protect them from various infections. Can these “protective” properties of breastmilk help kill the COVID-19 virus? Here’s what you need to know about breastmilk […]

During the pandemic, the places people tend to steer clear of are hospitals and clinics. This is because people are afraid that they might contract the coronavirus in these institutions. However, there are instances when people need to see a doctor for health purposes, one of which is visiting the dentist. But is it safe […]

Late in August, the government announced that aside from the use of face masks, plastic face shields for COVID-19 will become mandatory, too. But some people are finding it hard to wear both, forcing them to remove either their shield or their mask. The problem is, a visualization study published in the journal of Physics of […]

With many areas in the Philippines now under General Community Quarantine (GCQ), more types of businesses will open. This means that employees will begin coming back to work in their respective offices and establishments. In this article, we will talk about the steps on how to avoid COVID at work. Know The Risk of Contracting COVID-19 […]