COVID Corner

New COVID-19 variants have higher transmission rates. In response, public health officials are considering recommending double face masks. But how effective would that be?

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More than 70% of the population in Manaus, Brazil have been infected with COVID-19. The infections are linked to the new variant. How much do we know about it?

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Philippine Red Cross has started offering saliva-based tests for COVID-19. Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what we know so far.

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Around 30 elderly people died in Norway after receiving a coronavirus vaccine. The patients were frail and terminally ill to begin with. What should have been considered?

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Late stage trials showed that Sinovac has an efficacy of 50.4%, much lower than the 90% of other vaccines. What does this mean?

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As 2020 ended, a new variant of COVID-19 was identified in the U.K. It is said to be more transmissible. What do we know about it so far?

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Studies show between 25-35% of recovered patients still have symptoms of COVID-19 months after they tested negative. Why?

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A 90-year-old woman in the UK was the first person in the world to receive a fully approved COVID-19 vaccine. But are there any side effects?

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Here are some reminders from DJ Bandoy on how to keep you and your family safe during Christmas.

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A study suggests remdesivir has no meaningful effect in preventing coronavirus deaths. What should we do with it now?

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