COVID Corner: Recent Episodes
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Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the research to help us understand what we need to know about COVID-19. COVID Corner is a segment of the Filipino news podcast Teka Teka by PumaPodcast. Ask DJ at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
Sinasabing ang Omicron XE ay ‘recombinant of the variants BA.1 and BA.2'. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng recombinant?
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Ano ang ibig sabihin pag lumipat na tayo sa pinakamababang alert level?
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Countries like South Korea and Israel have started rolling out 4th doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Kailangan pa ba ito?
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Mass gatherings are likely to drive superspreader events. But with the onset of the campaign period for presidential elections, how can this be avoided?
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When does a pandemic become an endemic? And where is covid headed? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the endemic covid scenario. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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Do fully vaxxed travelers still need to be isolated in a quarantine facility? And how many negative RT-PCR tests do travelers need to take? Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the travel protocols starting February 1, 2022. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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“Dok DJ, babakunahan na daw ang mga 5 to 11 year olds, safe po ba ito?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy walks you through the process. If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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“I recently tested positive for covid, how long after I’m fully recovered should I get my booster shot?” Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us a crash course on immunology!
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New year, new infections. Exactly how bad is the post-holiday COVID surge? And does the spike in cases have anything to do with the new omicron variant? Dok DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers for us in this episode.If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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’Tis the season to be careful! With the looming Omicron threat, Dr. DJ Bandoy gives his tips for a COVID-free Christmas. When is it a good time to go to the malls? Which Christmas parties should I avoid? If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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Neighboring countries in Southeast Asia are gearing up for the next step to end the pandemic: vaccine manufacturing. But the Philippines has yet to create vaccines of our own. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the challenges and the importance of vaccine manufacturing.
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Is Omicron more transmissible? Are covid vaccines effective against it? Dr. DJ Bandoy tackles the big questions about the newly reported variant of concern. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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Scientists worldwide are watching the recent surge of covid cases happening in the UK. From July to October, the UK has had 3 million cases. This despite 79.5% of its population having been vaccinated. What is causing the surge this time? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains.
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Sadly pagdating sa bakuna walang forever. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells you everything you need to know before getting that third dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Have questions about COVID-19? Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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Anti-covid pill manufacturer, Merck, and the Medicines Patent Pool have entered a licencing agreement to offer international access for molnupiravir. What does this mean for low to middle income countries? And, can anti-covid pills be used to replace vaccines? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.
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By now, we’ve all heard of the Delta variant and we’ve seen what it can do. But now the Delta variant has mutated once more and some experts fear that its descendant, Delta Plus, is 10% more transmissible than the variant. Dr. DJ Bandoy tells us what we know about Delta Plus so far.
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Pharma giant Merck says its new antiviral drug can cut hospitalizations in half for COVID-19 patients. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the studies on Molnupiravir.
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Dr. Bandoy returns to the Philippines and describes his experience from boarding the plane to staying in the quarantine hotel. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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The pilot vaccination for teenagers in the Philippines is set to begin. The IATF announced that six hospitals in Metro Manila will vaccinate 15 to 17 year olds starting October. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about the latest studies on COVID-19 vaccine for minors. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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From symptoms check apps to syndromic surveillance, Dr. DJ Bandoy shares his experience attending face-to-face classes at the University of California, Davis. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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How do aerosol particles behave in the air? And, are face shields enough to prevent the spread of COVID-19? Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the studies.
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U.S. health officials are preparing to rollout COVID-19 booster shots for adults as new variants continue to emerge. But what is the logic behind using booster shots? And should this be a priority? Dr. DJ Bandoy tells us more.
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Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the rules for quarantine and isolation in this episode of COVID Corner. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com
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The first case of the Lambda variant in the Philippines was detected on August 15. The Lambda and Delta variants both have similar mutations in the spike protein and the receptor binding domain. But a crucial thing that sets Lambda apart from other variants is that it shows vaccine resistance.
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75% of COVID-19 cases in Singapore were vaccinated individuals. Although the cases were not severe, health experts are now looking into “breakthrough infections” possibly driven by the highly contagious Delta variant. Genomic data scientist Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what causes breakthrough infections in this episode.
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What is R0? And how do data scientists compute it? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.
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Health experts have cautioned the public against taking antibody tests to determine their level of protection against COVID-19. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the limitations of antibody test kits and how these tests can give false confidence.
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Genomic data scientist, Dr. DJ Bandoy, breaks down key mutations of the delta variant that has caused a surge of COVID-19 cases in Asia.
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DJ Bandoy explains the results of mRNA vaccination trials on pregnant women. Have a question about COVID-19. Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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Bloomberg ranked 53 countries based on the best and worst places to be as the world starts to go back to normal. On the top of the list are U.S., New Zealand, Switzerland, and Israel. The Philippines ranks 52. DJ Bandoy breaks down Bloomberg’s criteria.
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What food or drinks should I avoid before and after getting vaccinated? Is it safe to proceed with my COVID-19 shot if my blood pressure is high? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers common questions from listeners. Have a question about COVID-19? Email askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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We know that COVID-19 is a zoonotic disease transmitted to humans by animals but can people pass it to their pets? Dr. DJ Bandoy answers this question from one of his listeners.
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It’s not UK variant, it’s alpha variant. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the WHO’s new system of naming COVID-19 variants.
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Can I take Astra now and Pfizer later? Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the recent studies that mix and match COVID-19 vaccine doses.
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An estimated one million Filipinos missed the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the consequences of not completing the vaccine shots. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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Dr. DJ Bandoy breaks down the results of the European Medicines Agency clinical trials of Pfizer-BioNTech's COVID vaccine on 12 to 15 year olds. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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Dr. DJ Bandoy answers the common questions and concerns of people who don't want to get COVID-19 shots. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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India has become the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic with 400,000 daily cases and 4000 deaths. But if we look at the positivity rate and vaccination rate, it is not that far from the Philippines. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains.
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That’s a lot of zeroes, but the data also tells us we’re doing better compared to last year. Dr. DJ Bandoy puts the numbers into perspective and explains what still needs to be improved.
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COVID-19 variants similar in strength and characteristics are popping up in different parts of the world. The immediate response of the government is to close its borders. But are these variants even related?
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The Philippines is getting ready to receive its first batch of Russia’s Sputnik V COVID-19 vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what we know about the vaccine so far. For more questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com.
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19 deaths associated with blood clots were reported in the UK. But how big is the risk of getting blood clots from the COVID-19 vaccine? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode.
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Anong kinalaman ng pampurga ng aso sa COVID-19? The World Health Organization has cautioned against the use of Ivermectin to treat the virus. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains what Ivermectin is—and isn’t.
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Nearly 8000 COVID-19 cases were recorded on March 20, the highest recorded in a single day. At this rate, how many cases can we expect in the coming weeks? Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us three scenarios.
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A new P.3 variant of COVID-19 has been discovered in the Philippines. Dr. DJ Bandoy explains everything we know about the new variant so far.
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How many Filipinos should be vaccinated per day to reach herd immunity by the end of 2021? Dr. DJ Bandoy crunches the numbers.
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The DOH started vaccinating healthcare workers this week. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about what happens when you get vaccinated and why everyone should keep wearing face masks.
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The Food and Drug Administration gave an emergency use authorization of the Sinovac vaccine. Dr. DJ Bandoy talks about what this authorization means, as well as the limitations of the Sinovac vaccine.
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Israel has administered the most COVID-19 vaccine doses per capita in the world. 40% of the population has been vaccinated, including 90% of the most at risk elderly. Dr. DJ Bandoy gives us key takeaways from their vaccine campaign.
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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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Pharma company Moderna announced that its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective. How does it fare compared to other vaccines?
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Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is more than 90% effective in preventing the disease. What do we know about this vaccine? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains the Science behind Pfizer’s novel technology.
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A study from Singapore reveals a new mutation in the COVID-19 made the virus less deadly. How?
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Scientists use models to study outbreaks. How do they predict cases of new diseases, such as COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about epidemic models.
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Doctors use hydroxychloroquine to prevent and treat malaria and lupus. But can it prevent COVID? We spoke with genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy about prophylaxis and the coronavirus.
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We spoke with Prof. Guido David from OCTA Research about how public measures have affected transmission and how we can keep reducing the number of new cases.
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Pool testing is a method that combines samples from multiple people and carries out the test on one batch. The Philippine government said it is considering using pool testing to multiply testing capacity by 10. Pero effective ba ang pool testing? At kaya ba natin itong gawin? We asked genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy in this Teka Teka news segment called COVID Corner.
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Paano malalaman kung gumaling ka na sa COVID-19? At pwede ka pa ba makahawa after 14 days in self quarantine? We ask genomic data scientist DJ Bandoy in this Teka Teka news segment called COVID Corner.
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COVID Corner muna. The Philippine Genome Center reported that they found mutations of the coronavirus from several patients. We speak with Dr. DJ Bandoy, isang genomic data scientist mula sa UC Davis. What happens to a virus when it mutates, and how does it affect the population when it does?
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COVID Corner muna. How goes the hunt for a vaccine for COVID-19? We speak with Dr. DJ Bandoy, isang genomic data scientist mula sa UC Davis. How do vaccines work, and when can we really expect progress on that front?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.