COVID Corner - podcast cover

COVID Corner

PumaPodcastfeeds.acast.com
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.

Last refreshed:
Follow this podcast in the Metacast mobile app to refresh it and see new episodes.
Download Metacast podcast app
Podcasts are better in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episodes

COVID Corner: Omicron XE

Sinasabing ang Omicron XE ay ‘recombinant of the variants BA.1 and BA.2'. Ano ba ang ibig sabihin ng recombinant? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 06, 20224 min

COVID Corner: Alert Level Zero

Ano ang ibig sabihin pag lumipat na tayo sa pinakamababang alert level? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 20224 min

COVID Corner: 4th Dose

Countries like South Korea and Israel have started rolling out 4th doses of the Covid-19 Vaccine. Kailangan pa ba ito? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 09, 20224 min

COVID Corner: Safety Protocols for Election Rallies

Mass gatherings are likely to drive superspreader events. But with the onset of the campaign period for presidential elections, how can this be avoided? If you have questions about COVID-19, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 20224 min

COVID Corner: Road to endemicity

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

Feb 09, 20225 min

COVID Corner: New travel protocols

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

Feb 02, 20225 min

Covid Corner: Bakuna para sa mga batang edad 5 to 11

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

Jan 26, 20224 min

COVID Corner: Booster for the infected

“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! If you have questions like this, send us a voicemail at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 20226 min

COVID Corner: Post-holiday surge

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

Jan 05, 20224 min

COVID Corner: How to celebrate the holidays safely

'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 Discover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 15, 20218 min

COVID Corner: Vaccine Manufacturing

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. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Dec 08, 20215 min

COVID Corner: Omicron

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 Also, check out PumaPodcast's new podcast on video games and leadership: Squad Leader! https://spoti.fi/3def1dP Discover a new podcast today on PumaPodcast's website. (linked: https://www.pumapodcast.com/podcasts) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hos...

Dec 01, 20216 min

COVID Corner: UK’s new surge

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. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Nov 23, 20213 min

COVID Corner: Third dose

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

Nov 18, 20215 min

COVID Corner: Oral anti-covid pills, sana all!

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

Nov 09, 20213 min

COVID Corner: Delta Plus

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

Oct 26, 20213 min

COVID Corner: Ano'ng alam natin sa oral antiviral drug na molnupiravir?

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

Oct 19, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Quarantine procedures for passengers arriving in the Philippines

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

Oct 12, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Bakuna sa mga bata update!

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

Oct 05, 20213 min

COVID Corner: How the U.S. conducts face-to-face classes

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

Sep 28, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Kailangan pa ba ng face shield?

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. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 20215 min

COVID Corner: Kailangan ko ba ng booster shot?

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. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Sep 07, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Kailan kailangan mag-quarantine? mag-isolate?

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

Aug 31, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Ano ang pinagkaiba ng Lambda sa ibang variant?

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

Aug 25, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Ano ang ibig sabihin ng breakthrough infections?

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. If you have questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

Aug 17, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Reproductive number

What is R0? And how do data scientists compute it? Dr. DJ Bandoy explains in this episode. If you have any questions about COVID-19, email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 10, 20215 min

COVID Corner: Gaano ka-accurate ang mga antibody test?

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. Got questions about COVID-19? askdocbandoy@gmail.com . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 03, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Ano'ng meron sa delta variant?

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. Got questions about COVID-19? askdocbandoy@gmail.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 20214 min

COVID Corner: Safe ba ang bakuna sa mga buntis?

DJ Bandoy explains the results of mRNA vaccination trials on pregnant women. Have a question about COVID-19. Email us at askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 20213 min

COVID Corner: Pang ilan ang Pilipinas sa COVID resilience ranking?

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. For more questions: askdocbandoy@gmail.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 13, 20215 min
For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android