COVID Corner

COVID Corner

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

April 6, 2022 4 mins

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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March 9, 2022 3 mins

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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February 9, 2022 4 mins

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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February 2, 2022 4 mins

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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January 19, 2022 6 mins

“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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January 5, 2022 3 mins

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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December 8, 2021 4 mins

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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December 1, 2021 5 mins

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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November 23, 2021 3 mins

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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November 18, 2021 4 mins

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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October 26, 2021 3 mins

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 

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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 

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