#Covid-19 update :

[ricisidro]

#DOH reports 502 new cases on January 8 bringing the total nationwide caseload to 4,140,383 cases. ⬆️

#COVID19 #Philippines #DOH

NCR accounted for 31% (154) of the country's cases while 348 (69%) of the day's cases are in the provinces.

In the NCR, six LGUs had double-digit cases: Quezon City 39, Pasig 20, Manila 13, Caloocan 12, Makati and Taguig with 11 each. Ten LGUs had low single digits cases while only LGU had ZERO COVID: Pateros.

Outside the NCR, 12 provinces had double-digit cases: Bataan 28, Isabela 28 (City of Santiago 5), Iloilo 26 (Iloilo City 6), Cebu 19 (Cebu City 6), Cavite 17, Nueva Vizcaya 15, Bulacan 14, Rizal 13, Pampanga 10, Negros Occidental 10 (Bacolod City 5), Cagayan 10, Benguet 10 (all in Baguio City). All other provinces had low single digit cases or ZERO COVID.

8 deaths due to COVID-19 reported on this day. The total number of coronavirus fatalities increased to 66,864. ⬆️

The active cases increased to 6,138 from last week's 5,822 active cases. ⬆️ The active cases of more than 6,000 mark breached for the first time since July 2023.

The national positivity rate decreased to 17.4% from last week's positivity rate of 19.7%. ⬇️

The healthcare utilization rate remains at low risk.

You CAN protect yourself from infection and severe disease. Mask up correctly, ventilate, test, treat, vaccinate: boost every 6-12 months depending on your risk group. If you have symptoms - test and stay home.

Happy Tuesday ! Stay safe !

DOH site: https://doh.gov.ph/covid19tracker

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[chaoticace22]

this summer is definitely something...

[sayruq]

[pjunicornart]

Vent (cw: covid talk, general depression)

I've been looking at my recent symptoms individually, but in reality, the bigger picture is... I probably have Long Covid. I have been suffering for the past month, and now I'm scared that if this is my diagnosis, I may end up disabled. I wanna go through my symptoms, because I realize Long Covid has like... a million. So this is how it's affecting me.

Extreme Tiredness I can't even get out of bed anymore without feeling out of breath. Walking? Nope. My legs are so weak. Even if I wanna walk to the fridge to refill my water bottle I feel so out of breath. I used to be able to help out around the house for my mom, but now I feel useless because I can't do anything without feeling like I ran a mile. Showering has become such a chore that I can only do it once a week, if that! I feel like I'll pass out if I don't sit down in the shower (I will admit sitting in the shower with the water running down you feels nice, but still...).

Heart I've noticed my heart beat has increased in speed. This scares me a lot because a rapid heart rate could mean I'm not getting proper blood flow. Or... it could lead to heart disease and failure.

Lungs I can't take deep breaths anymore. If I try, my lungs have a spasm and I cough. I also can't laugh, because my lungs spasm.

Coughing Up Mucus This symptom is usually worse at night. I have really bad coughing fits and I cough up mucus. Sometimes, the mucus triggers my gag reflex and I feel like I'm gonna puke. The only remedy that I have found is sitting like I'm in a hospital bed... but it's not comfortable.

Sleeping I haven't been able to sleep properly for weeks. Sometimes it's the coughing fits that keep me up all night, other times I just can't fall asleep. During the day, I'm so tired and all I wanna do is take a nap. But my body won't let me. Even if I do get enough sleep, I'm still so tired.

Menstrual Cycle I missed my period. I still experienced the symptoms when you're about to get your period (tender breasts, heat flashes, etc.), but my actual period never happened. Nobody wants to have a period, but it's still necessary to make sure you're healthy.

I had to stop taking my anti-depressants because it made these symptoms worse, and didn't help at all! I don't think my body will allow me to take any prescription meds now, because it has such a severe reaction. I'm so angry and frustrated because I already feel like a burden, and now this happens? Am I gonna be considered disabled? Will I ever have a normal life again? Can I still pursue my dreams? I'm gonna be blunt - I want my suffering to end, by any means necessary.

Covid is not just a flu or cold. It's a serious condition which can destroy your whole body. The more you have it, the more of a chance you have at developing Long Covid. We're still very much in a pandemic. Wear a mask, be safe. I'm only 22, I should be enjoying my life. But instead, I feel like my life is leading towards being homebound, or committed to a hospital. I'm scared.

[guttingyoualive]

Hey guys, sorry for not uploading as much. I’ve had art block. And even worse now, I believe I have covid (showing obvious symptoms: cough, sore throat, muscle pain, etc.) and I don’t think I’ll be posting again for a while…

Apart from that I want to thank all 73 of my followers for.. following me!

Im so glad there’s people that enjoy my content for what it is, it really gives me hope. But unfortunately I won’t be posting for a little while after this.

To everyone, whether you’re following me or not: please stay safe and mindful of your surroundings, I wouldn’t wish this disease upon my worst enemy. It’s absolutely horrible. I love you all. Goodbye. 💖

[radskull-69]

UPDATEEEEE

sorry party people for not posting lately, I got my first Covid!!

I’ve been quarantined into my room for four days and I’m lowkey losing my mind, only human contact I get is when my mum or brotha brings me food.

also I’ve lost my sense of taste, like I can’t taste food anymore. Hopefully this isn’t permanent..

just had a breakdown after a shower and lobbed off some more of my hair (and realised I look like a crackhead that supports trump) and currently wearing a kfc hat to feel better

also, I watched The Boys the other week and LOVED it (Billy butcher is my fav) and since I’m losing my mind I’m rewatching it AGAIN

So yeah, I feel like I’m in limbo. I look good with a cap on at least

[ohwhale-exo]

AAAAA TAKING AN AT HOME COVID TEST AND THAT BITCH MIGHT BE POSITIVE!

IM GONNA KMS IF IT IS

(I’ve had it for 5 days already)

[pandemichub]

For the sake of guidance, I hope people will follow the highest precautions possible. The worst of SARS-CoV-2 is not limited to 2020, despite what is stated by politicians, media outlets and other public figures and professionals to whom it applies.

I want to inform readers the CDC has officially ended the 5 day isolation period for SARS-CoV-2 and this does not suddenly mean it is not contagious or that our protocols should be lapsed or relaxed. Spread is more rampant than ever. So please do not let this announcement and decision give a false sense of security.

Piece by the incredible Lucky Tran.

Note, please do not use the Washington Post as a source for quality coverage of the ongoing pandemic.

As others have said, if SARS-CoV-2 cannot be eradicated (I still hold out hope and think it imperative in fact), it means adjusting and adapting, not ignoring it, treating this virus and disease as harmless or of little harm and create hostile untenable conditions and daily situations for any efforts of prevention and control of it.

Of what I've read over the course of 4 years, SARS-CoV-2 continues to mutate, kill and disable. This cannot last and will end in an ever escalating disaster if we continue to allow it. - Admin and mod

Additional: Immunity rates are a concern as are vaccination rates. The boast of vaccines administered does not often enough include a breakdown based on how many in the series per person (e.g. 1 dose, primary series, x number of boosters and how recently).

Vaccine rates vary by country, but in regard to the U.S. rates have been on a decline, thus compromising effectiveness on a population level.

[unicornlovers10]

A few hours ago I tested positive for Covid, so I'm not sure if I'll be able to work on anything. I haven't really been able to work on much since last Thursday. I've basically had it for over a week. I'll let you peeps know if anything else changes.

[horatio-fig]

This is probably a coincidence and nothing to do with the strikes but I still think it’s hilarious.

Bark is a freelancing website and whilst I have studied scriptwriting and have submitted a few things in the past, I am not on Bark as a freelance script writer. I used to ghost write Covid-19 information for websites and I didn’t even know I still had my bark account.

And the projects are all super vague.

Almost like they’re not real projects and someone just wants to get some statistics on how many non union writers there are out there. But like I said, I’m in the Uk, and a nobody, so this is probably just a very boring coincidence.

[ricisidro]

#Malaysia does not intend to reinstate the #COVID19 lockdown despite the rise in COVID-19 cases.

A total of 20,696 COVID-19 cases were reported in Malaysia during the week of Dec 10 to 16, a 62% increase compared with the previous week.

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/malaysia-covid-19-restrictions-mco-vaccines-sufficient-3996801

[tharkflark1]

Guess who caught COVID in New York Cityyyy

[sayruq]

[spookysalem13]

My close long distance friend, calls me Panda 🐼, this completely looks like me in a GIF haha 😄!

This is my energy right now. I'm still stuck in bed with covid-19, being immune compromised, my body is having a rough time fighting off this virus.

My chronic migraines are really bad today. I'm laying in the dark with ice on my head 🫠.

I laid down today expecting to take a thirty minute nap. When I wound up sleeping 💤 for 4 hours 🙃!

Today is not my best day. But I'm going to make the best out of it.

I have my friend texting me, keeping me company. I have my kitty 😺 who has been very cuddly today. ☺️ However her screams are a bit much for my migraine today 😅. I don't know why she likes to scream bloody murder as she talks to you... I have a weird cat. She's very loud!

I have my electric heated blanket, I'm comfortable in bed. I have social media to keep me entertained. My friend may go on Tiktok live later tonight, so I'll be able to watch and talk to him there.

I have yummy soup, all I have to do is heat it up when I'm ready to eat.

My parents are being very kind and are coming in to regularly check on me. 🥰

It may be another uncomfortable day. But I'm not mad about it. My body is taking the time it needs to get over this virus 🦠. And I hope soon I will be back at work.

I hope to do more of these daily GIF life updates.

[laneofpennies]

Genuine fear in my heart right now that COVID has permanently altered me because I still feel so exhausted and brain fogged up even though it’s been weeks and there are no other symptoms. I do not want this. Take it back.