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Omicron XBB: All About the So-Called ‘Nightmare Variant’ Sweeping the Globe

It’s in the Philippines already. Yikes!

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Current Events

BBM Allows Voluntary Wearing Of Face Masks In Outdoor Settings Amid COVID-19 Spike

The slow uptick in cases comes as the President issues Executive Order 3.

Wellness

US CDC’s New COVID Guidelines: Say Goodbye To Social Distancing And Quarantine

It’s a huge shift from guidelines that have been in place since the start of the pandemic.

Music

Super Junior’s Siwon Tests Positive for COVID, Will Not Join SS9 In Manila

Get well soon, Choi Siwon!

Stray Kids Postpone Shows Due To COVID-19 - FreebieMNL

Music

Stray Kids Postpone US Concert Dates After Three Members Get COVID

The members have recovered, but new dates have yet to be set for the postponed concerts. JYP Entertainment and Live Nation revealed some sad news last July 2. They announced that three Stray Kids members tested positive for COVID-19. [NOTICE] ? https://t.co/KZ5849oDWY pic.twitter.com/bVWFk0N0U1 — Live Nation Kpop (@LiveNationKpop) July 3, 2022 Although Felix, I.N., and […]

5 Natural Home Remedies for Sore Throat

Do you have a sore throat that won't go away? Stop enduring the discomfort and get relief with these natural home remedies for sore throat.

Here’s How You Can Clean and Reuse Your N95 and KN95 Masks

With the continuous rise of COVID-19 cases and the introduction of the Omicron variant in the country, we need to up our game in keeping ourselves safe when we go outside. To minimize the chances of us getting the virus, it’s of prime importance to use face masks that will give you more protection. Now’s […]

“Sorry Na”: Star City Postpones Planned Reopening Amid Surge in COVID-19 Cases

Better safe than sorry! – Star City As quickly as it announced their highly-anticipated reopening, popular amusement parkÂ Star CityÂ postponed their plans due to health and safety concerns brought by the current COVID-19 surge. “Sorry na. Na-excite lang talaga kaming mag-announce, na-miss kasi talaga namin kayo. Kaso dumadami ‘yung mga COVID-19 cases so doble ingat muna. Siyempre mahal namin kayong mga guests at employees namin & ‘yung health […]

Novak Djokovic Sparks Debate After Receiving COVID-19 Exception for Australian Open

The 2022 edition of the Australian Open is slated for January 17 to 30, and as expected, the sports fandom is abuzz about the upcoming grand slam tournament. In last year’s edition of the tourney, Serbian tennis superstar Novak Djokovic clinched the championship, smashing his way into the top player spot in the world. It’s […]

This City In China Is Paying Its Citizens $1,500 For Testing Positive For COVID-19

How would you feel if you were told that you would get $1,500 (P76,000) for testing positive for COVID-19? Well, citizens in Harbin, China are luckily (or unluckily?) getting the opportunity. The city government of Harbin is reportedly paying $1,570 (P80,000) to citizens who test positive for COVID-19, but only if they show up without having […]

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Why DOH Is Getting Rid Of Its Daily COVID-19 Tracker

The number of new COVID-19 cases in the country may have decreased significantly in the past few weeks. But the country, like the rest of the world, remains under a pandemic. This is why it came as a total shock that the Department of Health (DOH) announced that it will no longer issue the case […]

How To Tell The Difference Between Flu, Cold, and COVID-19

Have you been feeling under the weather lately? The cold weather can cause people to feel a bit sick, but how do you determine if it’s the common cold, flu, or symptoms of COVID-19? All three share similar symptoms, which makes it challenging to find out which one you have. To help diffuse the confusion, […]

BTS’ Suga, RM, and Jin Test Positive for COVID-19

Suga has since assured fans that he’s feeling “really okay.” A total of three members of the K-pop group BTS — first Suga, and now RM and Jin as well — have now come down with coronavirus over the past week, their agency Big Hit Music announced. Suga first tested positive for the virus on December 23 after taking his mandatory PCR test […]

Could This Experimental Chewing Gum Help Slow the Spread of COVID-19?

The solution to the pandemic might just be at the tip of our tongues. Chew on this: a new study has revealed thatÂ a piece of innovative chewing gumÂ may be effective at reducing COVID-19 transmission by targeting the virus, so to speak, straight from the source: our mouths. The experimental plant-based chewing gum was developed by […]

WHO Advises To Cancel Holiday Celebrations This Year

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises people to cancel holiday celebrations as they can lead to an increase in coronavirus cases.

DOH Announces Shorter Interval For COVID-19 Booster Jabs

In recent weeks, the country has seen a dramatic decline in new COVID-19 cases. However, the pandemic is far from over. It has been confirmed that the recently discovered Omicron variant is now present in the Philippines. As a precaution, the government has mandated stricter travel protocols, and the country remains under Alert Number Two […]