First person gets experimental coronavirus vaccine in Seattle

While people across the country were ordered to stay home and all non-essential businesses to close down, there is some good news, too. This Monday, March 16, the first person got injected with a trial vaccine intended to prevent the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in healthy adults. The vaccine mRNA-1273 was developed by biotechnology company Moderna Inc […]

Gas stations: how to protect yourself from COVID-19

As more states begin to open up, local governments introduce more conditions for businesses to follow, including allowing half of the occupancy rate for buildings, mandatory masks, and constant cleaning practices. Despite the newly established practices, COVID-19 cases are still on the rise, leaving citizens and authorities anxious for the answers. With most of the […]

How self-isolation affects your mental health

Many states and countries have been under self-isolation for months, and there are hundreds of questions running through the minds of many. Self-isolation and social distancing measures have proved their effectiveness in slowing the spread of the virus, however, many raise concerns about the mental health toll. Shorter lifespans and worsening mental health are just […]

Is COVID-19 vaccine effective? We asked people who got it

Check out our interview with a San Francisco Bay Area resident who recently went through the vaccination process. Watch our video to learn more about fears, expectations, side effects, and answers to the most common questions. If you haven’t subscribed to our YouTube channel yet, you can do so by clicking here. Do you have anything […]

Is Hawaii reopen for tourism?

Starting August, travelers coming to Hawaii who have tested negative for COVID-19 within 72 hours of arrival won’t have to undergo the mandatory 14-day quarantine. This comes as Hawaii slowly reopens for tourism. Hawaii Gov. David Ige established a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for all travelers back in March. Ige lifted the order for inter-island travelers […]

Is remdesivir a promise in coronavirus treatment?

On Wednesday, the world has rocked yet again over another promise of coronavirus treatment. The drug that gained the spotlight this time is called remdesivir, a product of a US biotechnology company Gilead. It was previously used as a treatment for the Ebola virus and also showed promising results in treating the previous two diseases […]