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A number of hospitals around Metro Manila have already reached full capacity due to the influx of confirmed COVID-19 cases and patients under investigation. Health care workers are being stretched to the limit and beyond, with a number of them now COVID-19 patients

In what seems like an endless stream of updates about the COVID-19 pandemic, we all find solace in hearing news of patient recoveries. Thing is, though we know that it's possible to recover, we don't often get a first-person account of what

The number of COVID-19 cases in the Philippines has risen to 202, with a recorded 17 deaths as of Wednesday, March 18, according to the Department of Health. As more and more patients are diagnosed by the hour, a sense of rising panic

Right now, social distancing is everyone's best bet for preventing COVID-19 infection. But while you're at it, why not take steps to boost your immune system, too? Not only will you feel more secure while staying at home, incorporating healthier habits will also

The outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19) has taken the whole world by storm. As of writing, cases globally have surpassed 200,000 with over 8,000 deaths. But, things may be looking up soon. Japanese scientists are closing in on a flu drug, and a vaccine is

Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) is officially a pandemic, with 202 confirmed cases in the Philippines and an "enhanced community quarantine" in effect, people have been feeling all kinds of emotions: panic, fear, anxiety, to name a few. And we get it. Your

*This story has been updated at 12:25 p.m. on March 19, 2020. The original article, "Avoid Taking Ibuprofen as Self-Medication for COVID-19 Symptoms, WHO Advises," was published on March 18, 2020.The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a new statement today, March 19,

With the city of Metro Manila in "community quarantine" because of the rise in COVID-19 cases in the Philippines, it's no surprise that supermarkets, drugstores, and malls are in chaos. People are rushing to stock up on food and supplies, specifically disinfectants

Last night, the government placed Metro Manila in community quarantine after declaring COVID-19’s alert level at code red sublevel 2. The measure hopes to contain further spreading of the virus outside the capital.With such a mandate, there’s an understandable urge to protect

As of the latest count from the Department of Health (DOH), there are growing cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the Philippines. The DOH has raised a Code Red Sublevel 1 due to a confirmed case of local transmission and

The government has raised COVID-19’s alert level to code red sublevel 2. And for those of you who need some clarification on what this means, let’s clear things up a bit. Here’s how this will affect Metro Manila based on what we know from

As of today, March 10, the Philippine Department of Health (DOH) says the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has jumped to 24. The government has also already declared a nationwide state of public health emergency. And now, according

The Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 in the Philippines, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the country to 10.According to the DOH website, out of the four new cases, one is a Taiwanese male,

Whether it’s affected you or not, the 2019 novel coronavirus has slowed down life as we know it. Any event that congregates large crowds, such as the Tokyo Olympics and fashion weeks, are threatened. Travel bans were implemented. In countries where the

Is breakfast really the most important meal of the day? Yep, according to the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. A new study by medical organization says a simple bagel isn't enough, however. In fact, a big breakfast is the

With more than 28,000 people infected and almost 600 dead from the 2019-Novel Coronavirus (most commonly known as 2019-nCoV), travel bans to and from China have been imposed by various countries as preventive measure against the spread of the transmittable virus.In Wuhan

Not all diets are the same. Even though a certain diet may be effective, it doesn't mean that it's healthy for you. What's more, it's results could not be permanent in the long run. A new study has revealed the best in

In an interview, Crash Landing On You star Son Ye Jin revealed that a lot of people have given her a special nickname: Cow Ye Jin. She told The Swoon, "Many people say I work hard like a cow because I've done

A 44-year-old male confirmed to have had the novel coronavirus passed away in the Philippines on February 1—the first death reported outside of China. Travel to and from China, Hong Kong, and Macau is now under a temporary ban, and it seems

The "novel" coronavirus, which originated from Wuhan, China, has spread throughout 16 other countries, with confirmed cases in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Japan, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and more. DOH also just confirmed the Philippines' first case, a Chinese national who "sought consult and was admitted