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Is it safe to share food during a pandemic?

Margaux Laskey, The New York Times
Updated as of May 27 08:25 AM

Cooking, baking and sharing what you’ve made is one of the few ways we can tangibly connect right now. But is it really safe?   Read more »

To fight COVID-19, don’t neglect immunity and inflammation

Jane E. Brody, The New York Times
Posted at May 26 07:50 AM

While most people focus, as they should, on social distancing, face coverings, hand washing and even self isolation to protect against the deadly coronavirus now ravaging the country, too few are paying serious attention to two other factors critically important to the risk of developing a COVID-19 infection and its potential severity.   Read more »

Mask in a restaurant? This one can gobble like Pac-Man

Reuters
Updated as of May 19 09:23 AM

OR YEHUDA, Israel - Israeli inventors have developed a coronavirus mask with a remote control mouth that lets diners eat food without taking it off, a device they say could make a visit to a restaurant less risky.   Read more »

COVID SCIENCE: Normal speech may spread virus; twin antibodies may help fight coronavirus

Nancy Lapid, Reuters
Posted at May 14 07:35 AM

Based on earlier research into levels of the virus in oral fluid, they estimate that one minute of loud speaking could generate more than 1,000 virus-containing droplets that would remain airborne for at least eight minutes.  Read more »

After recovery from coronavirus, most people carry antibodies

Apoorva Mandavilli, The New York Times
Posted at May 08 12:13 PM

A new study offers a glimmer of hope in the grim fight against the coronavirus: Nearly everyone who has had the disease — regardless of age, sex or severity of illness — makes antibodies to the virus.   Read more »

Maintenance tips for a virus-idled car

Stephen Williams, The New York Times
Posted at May 04 10:34 AM

Many of us have ignored our vehicles, unloved and untouched, for the past several weeks, or months, or more.  Read more »

Preparing for the 'New Normal'

John Sio
Posted at Apr 30 08:39 PM

Just like the rest of the world, no one truly knows what will happen next. All we can do for now is prepare for the new normal, don’t panic, wash your hands and stay at home!   Read more »

How to keep video conferencing safe during COVID-19 lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 07 10:39 AM

Filipinos using video and teleconferencing platforms during the Luzon lockdown should use security measures to protect themselves from cyber threat, the Department of Information and Communication Technology said Tuesday.   Read more »

LIST: Supermarkets, essential shops operating hours for Holy Week 2020

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 06 03:00 PM

Major grocery operators have announced operating schedules for the upcoming Holy Week.  Read more »

WHO encourages public to stay active even while cooped up at home during lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 01 07:53 PM

Staying active even while on home quarantine is important in improving the physical and mental health of a person, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. Read more »

'Quarantine Tribute Tips’: FB group gives tips for young adults tapped for chores, errands during COVID-19 lockdown

Angela Coloma, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 01:48 PM

The group named "Quarantine Tribute Tips" describes itself as a forum where users can share tips for young people who serve as "tributes"— a reference to Suzanne Collins’ "The Hunger Games" book series—as they take on chores and errands in place of parents they hope to protect from the outside, where the virus lurks.  Read more »

Face shield na may hugot lines, ginawa sa Davao Oriental

Clarabelle Cornelio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 27 03:50 PM

Kakaibgang face shields ang ginawa ng Davao Oriental COVID-19 Task Force dahil bukod sa proteksiyon ito laban sa virus, may kasama itong hugot lines bilang mensahe sa mga dumadaan sa mga checkpoint. Read more »

Barangay sa Laoag may libreng sakay sa mga bibili ng mga pangangailangan sa gitna ng Luzon lockdown

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 26 06:55 PM

LAOAG CITY - Komportable ang biyahe ng mga residente ng Barangay 55-C Vira para lamang mamili ng kanilang mga pangangailangan sakay ng libreng coaster at van. Read more »

COVID-19 Bayanihan: ’Lista mo, Bili ko’ ipinatutupad ng isang barangay sa Ilocos Norte

Dianne Dy, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 26 06:25 PM

PINILI, Ilocos Norte - Isang barangay sa bayang ito ang nagbibigay ng serbisyong pabili sa mga palengke, grocery o botika para hindi na kailanganin pang lumabas ng mga residente sa kanilang bahay sa gitna ng lockdown dahil sa coronavirus.  Read more »

LOOK: La Union opens disinfection water generating facility

Micaella Ilao, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 26 03:34 PM

A disinfection water generating facility was opened last Tuesday in San Fernando City, La Union by the provincial government.   Read more »

TINGNAN: 'No-contact' bayad sa jeep dahil sa COVID-19

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 25 10:47 AM

Ibang lebel ng physical distancing ang ipinatutupad ng isang driver ng jeep sa kaniyang pamamasada sa Davao City. Read more »

Sewing machines become latest weapon against coronavirus as California volunteers swing into action

Nathan Frandino, Shannon Stapleton and Robin Respaut, Reuters
Posted at Mar 25 09:38 AM

OAKLAND, California - Smita Paul has been sewing scarves and clothing for her small fashion business since 2003 but ever since the coronavirus struck the Bay Area and created a shortage in personal protective equipment for hospital workers, she has switched from sewing scarves to sewing masks. Read more »

TINGNAN: Mga patok na panghimok sa publikong manatili sa bahay sa gitna ng COVID-19 lockdown

Gracie Rutao, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 25 06:42 PM

MAYNILA -Iba't-ibang mga paraan ang ginagawa ng awtoridad sa Pampaga para kumbinsihin ang publiko na seryosohin ang pananatili sa bahay para sa kanilang kaligtasan sa gitna ng pagkalat ng nakahahawang coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Read more »

Pinoy artist in Netherlands sets up online sketch challenge amidst COVID-19 quarantine

Jofelle Tesorio, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 24 02:06 PM

ASSEN, The Netherlands - To provide inspiration to many people stuck at home, a Filipino artist based in the Netherlands has started a Facebook and Instagram challenge to sketch something in the house daily. Read more »

What to do if you or a loved one might have the coronavirus

Tara Parker-Pope, The New York Times
Updated as of Mar 23 03:54 PM

As the coronavirus spreads around the globe, the reality is that most of us will probably get it at some point. Fortunately, a vast majority of people will develop only mild to moderate symptoms that will not require hospitalization. Read more »