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Sanaysay Tungkol Sa Enhanced Community Quarantine

Tama naman ang mga tao sa social media. Ginagawa naman talaga ng pamahalaan ang ECQ hindi lang dahil gusto nila.

May quarantine naman talaga para sa ating kapakanan. Madali lamang kung tutuusin ang manatili sa bahay. Instant bakasyon nga para sa ilan. Ngunit hindi naman lahat ay ganito ang kaso.

Maraming Pilipino tuloy ang nakaranas ng gutom sa panahong ipinatutupad ang ECQ. Maraming mahihirap ang hindi nakatanggap ng tulong.

Maraming mahihirap ang lalo pang nahirapan dahil sa hindi sistematikong pagpapatupad ng quarantine. Ayos lang naman sana magpatupad ng quarantine para hindi na kumalat pa ang nakamamatay na virus.

Sa mga susunod na panahon, kung kailangang ipatupad ang quarantine (huwag naman na sana), ay dapat mas paghandaan ito ng pamahalaan upang hindi maging pasakit sa marami.

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Frontliners share personal stories and tell us what keeps them going

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Frontliners share personal stories and tell us what keeps them going

COVID-19 cases, in recent weeks, have been on the rise and Metro Manila recently reverted to stricter quarantine.

In a letter , dated August 1, written by Dr. Mario Panaligan, President of the Philippine College of Physicians, and supported by at least 80 medical groups, he expressed: “The Philippine healthcare system is already overwhelmed, and the healthcare workers are united in sounding a distress signal to the nation.”

It’s clear that our country’s frontliners need all the help that they can get.

Green Cross Inc., through their “Together We Are Stronger” program, has deployed donations to hospitals across the country. They come in the form of Frontliner Protection Packages which include Green Cross rubbing alcohol, Zonrox bleach, and medical-grade Level 4 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Below are stories of the frontliners who are part of this program. In their own words, they tell their personal stories about their ordeals under the COVID-19 pandemic, and what keeps them going.

Rhey Ecobiza, ER Nurse

I’ve been an ER Nurse for around 7 years here in Davao City. I work at Southern Philippines Medical Center, the biggest hospital in the country.

I remember it was around the second week of March when the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) started. It had a huge impact on the way we lived, the way we worked. (Of course, it’s the first time any of us had to deal with a pandemic).

At first, we still didn’t feel its effect, this pandemic and the ECQ, there was just less traffic. But it was still quite challenging as we had to change living arrangements – we couldn’t go home, we already had to stay in dormitories. At least there was wifi, and we could still video call our families.

I just got married last January; it was quite tough, my wife and I not being together. It made me miss her more (laughs).

Seeing my wife was my added motivation to do things right as cases started to pour in. I needed to be careful while protecting myself. That’s the only way I could eventually go home.

On one end, I feel privileged to be serving the public. In a way, it’s like fulfilling my childhood dream of becoming a superhero. I am on the frontlines helping humanity. On the other, though, it’s really scary, especially when one of our colleagues tested positive for COVID-19.

My co-worker, he’s also married, his wife just gave birth. I kind of saw myself in him. His case wasn’t so severe, but he still spent 54 days in quarantine. Imagine that: you’re in quarantine, your wife is left alone with your newly-born kid, and on top of that, the guy’s mother-in-law also ended up in critical condition at a hospital in another province.

It’s really hard to be a frontliner.

Even before the pandemic, being an ER nurse was already tough. Once you’re in the ER, there’s non-stop action. You can’t eat, nor can you use the restroom. But now, we have to do things in full PPE. It’s hot to wear and feels like you’re being suffocated. It gets even harder to perform CPR on patients. In those moments, it feels like losing all the oxygen in your brain because of the heat. But we have no choice but to do it.

I like to draw strength from the little moments – the thank yous we get from the family of patients we revive. It’s in those moments that I feel like I’d rather give all my energy and be tired to the point of exhaustion, just as long as we get to rescue people… and, of course, it’s not us that are being rescued.

It helps too that we get to feel the support of our fellow Filipinos. Businesses send PPEs to us, food chains feed us. There was even a time when kids sent us inspirational notes. That was really touching.

I am thankful to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, that I’m still alive. I hope that many of us too learn to appreciate this gift of life. My message to everyone, enjoy the little moments more. Follow the rules and take better care of yourself. We have a saying, “stay at home while we do our work.” We need to be all in this together, we need teamwork.

I also hope, at the end of the day, the government and other institutions show their appreciation for us frontliners beyond lip service. We have families to feed. At least help us better their lives while we go out and put ourselves at risk.

Leomila Alcalde, ER Nurse

I am a healthcare frontliner nurse at the emergency department of Tondo Medical Center.

It’s always been a dream of mine to be a nurse. I wanted to take care of the sick, I believed it was my calling to serve the needy, especially my fellow Filipinos.

My life drastically changed when the pandemic began. Being a nurse was never easy, but, at least before COVID-19, I had a lot of time with my family. Now, I rarely go home. We need to isolate ourselves from our families.

And yet, I still find this job very rewarding and gratifying. I hope people know how much we sacrifice for this job.

At times, I worry a lot; I report 40 hours a week. Being a positive thinker has helped me cope. Even when I became COVID positive, I think it was my positive thoughts and the support from my family and friends that made me recover quickly.

Getting COVID-19 was very challenging. You can’t help but ask yourself questions like, “will I ever recover?,” “Who will take care of my family?” But you find strength from many sources – from my family, my workmates and friends, and most especially from God.

There are moments when you feel the appreciation, too, from strangers. Aside from government support, private sectors and individuals stepped in. We experienced special frontliner lanes in some establishments, some provided us with shelter and shuttles, others provided us “ ayuda” (a term for aid in the Philippines). The support can get overwhelming.

However, there are still cases of discrimination against us frontliners. We are facing a pandemic, and we are rendering the utmost of our services even though we are at risk. Please be fair, that’s what I want to tell those that discriminate. Hope and pray that we get to cure COVID-19 and that we get to work on better preventive measures.

We, too, want things to go back to normal soon. But until we’re there, please keep supporting us.

Dr. John Albert Montoya, Pediatric Cardiologist

I’m John Albert Montoya, a pediatric cardiologist currently serving at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, a DOH retained tertiary hospital in Cebu City. I am also a COVID-19 survivor.

Right now, I am well and recovering, but I still have residual symptoms like most survivors. It doesn’t really interfere with my daily activities unless I overexert, but it limits my physical activities.

I have learned to live with these residual symptoms. In fact, I’m already back full time at the hospital working, which, despite the mounting anxiety and pressure, I still fully enjoy.

Since childhood, it has been my dream to become a doctor. My mom was a doctor, and It didn’t help that early medical shows like Doogie Howser romanticized the profession.

The reality, however, is shockingly different. Being a doctor doesn’t start once you’ve earned the license. It starts way back in medical school. It’s a tough and grueling career, where you lose precious hours you could have spent with family and friends to study or going on duty at the hospital.

I have been in public service since 2011, I finished my pediatric residency at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, where the harsh realities of our public health system bore down heavily on me. Saving lives in a government hospital doesn’t look like what we see in shows like Doogie Howser , Grey’s Anatomy , and House . So, it’s not exactly living the dream, but it’s a service that I still believe is worthwhile and rewarding.

My lifestyle significantly changed, and my plans for further sub-specialization were derailed entirely this year because of the pandemic. It upended our way of life and our entire health system.

However, nothing had affected me more than when I myself was struck with COVID-19. I never thought I would get it, but I was diagnosed with severe COVID pneumonia and was admitted for 10 days. I fought for my life.

It was a trying time, those 10 days that I was admitted. For the first 3 days, I even thought it was already the end of the line for me. The experience of the disease itself was harrowing as you feel like, with every breath, you had to gasp for air. You also feel very weak, plus there’s anxiety from being alone and isolated from everyone else.

It was an ordeal that made me take a look at this disease and this pandemic in a whole new light. Every moment of that time has been ingrained into my memory, and I only wish nobody else would have to experience what I did.

That time, the outpour of support from everyone – from friends, colleagues, and family – was overwhelming. Despite not being there physically to support me, their messages of encouragement were enough for me to make it through.

There was a surprising and touching moment during my ordeal. The mothers of two of my patients, who I had facilitated open-heart surgeries way back when I was still a fellow in the Philippine Heart Center, texted me their well wishes and words of encouragement.

I could barely remember them, as their surgeries were done 2 years prior, and I had to search social media so I could at least remember how they looked. It still surprised me how far news of my ordeal reached, and their messages made everything I did before feel worth it.

Aside from my family and my colleagues and mentors – whom I draw strength from as they too are in the same battle as I – serving children is what keeps me going.

I just finished my pediatric cardiology fellowship this January. My expertise pales in comparison to my senior cardiologists. However, I know that sick children, especially those with heart disease and cannot afford to pay the services of a private cardiologist, need my help. These children need the expertise that I know I can now provide. This keeps me from quitting public service amidst this pandemic.

Filipinos should start being more proactive in this fight and take this disease more seriously. Many people still think lightly of this disease and don’t wear masks the right way, practice hand hygiene or social distancing.

I implore my fellow Filipinos who still think of this pandemic lightly to change their mindset. A change of mindset is badly needed. I’ve encountered people downplaying this disease, to the point of conspiracy, saying this is all a scam. These people act as if lives weren’t already lost, which included that of my colleagues in the health care profession.

Misinformation is also rampant, and I think Filipinos should now be more discerning as to which information is right, verified, and applicable to our country. I implore my Filipino countrymen to fight misinformation in our campaign to end this pandemic. I have personally witnessed what this disease can do as I became a victim with severe symptoms. Even until now, I am not entirely well. I would not wish this to happen to my fellow countrymen.

Together we are stronger

These are the stories of just three of the frontliners working in the hospitals Green Cross Inc. has been supporting under the “Together We Are Stronger” program.

Aside from Tondo Medical Center, Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center, and Southern Philippines Medical Center, Green Cross also deployed donations to other hospitals such as Dr. Jose Fabella Memorial Hospital, Quirino Memorial Medical Center, Bulacan Medical Center, Rizal Provincial Hospital System, and Zamboanga City Medical Center.

Green Cross, Inc. urges the public not to let its guard down and to do their part in supporting our country’s frontliners. “Medical frontliners continue to need the support of the community. When we protect our frontliners, we also protect ourselves,” said Michael Co, President of Green Cross, Inc.

To learn more about the “Together We are Stronger” program, you can visit Green Cross Inc.’s website or Facebook page . You can also check out Zonrox’s page here .

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Reflections from our Students on “A Day in my Life During Covid-19″

Here are some reflections from our students here at Xavier School in San Juan, Philippines as part of the Global Student Stories Project A Day in my Life: living under the Covid-19 Pandemic . We hope you enjoy reading them.

A Day in my Life: Zachary 18, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines

The COVID-19 pandemic has definitely shaken our society, especially here in the Philippines. The country and government’s response to the sudden surge of cases in the Philippines was sluggish to say the least. Moreover, the distribution of supplies and food items to both ordinary citizens as well as frontliners continues to be inefficient. News of politicians choosing to label relief goods for their constituents with their names means that time was wasted instead of just handing out the relief goods as soon as possible. More than just being saddened by the cancelation of our graduation I recognize that there are many more concerns in our country that require our attention. The shut down of businesses has truly hit our country hard, as a whole. It especially affects blue collar workers and employees who generally live on a paycheck to paycheck basis. It is immensely frustrating that the government continues to respond late to the needs of the people during this troubling time. In my case I am very grateful that my family is not one that is greatly affected by non-essential businesses being shut down during the quarantine. I cannot begin to feel what the frontliners in our hospitals throughout the country are experiencing right now. I am thankful that I am at home safe and that all I need to do to stay safe is to follow the rules of the community quarantine. However, I have an uncle who is a doctor and is currently serving as a frontliner in PGH. Every day I pray for his well-being that he may be able to stay healthy until this pandemic ends and he is able to come home safely. In light of all the negative effects of this pandemic there have also been little acts of kindness by ordinary people which make their way into the news. People showing that despite what’s going on in the world right now we still need to stick together and lend each other a helping hand throughout this crisis. I see Jesus in the frontliners who sacrifice their health to help people recover from the virus. When thinking and reflecting about the future I am just flooded with emotions, namely relief, anxiety, and hopefulness. I am relieved to hear that the Philippines is starting to eliminate the COVID-19 virus, it’ll be like the light at the end of a dark tunnel. I will be overjoyed when the news comes that we may start to leave our houses again and attempt to live life as we did before the pandemic. However with this sense of relief may also come a sense of anxiety, countries like Singapore have experienced second as well as third waves of the virus and that may very well happen to the Philippines too. Lastly, the future makes me feel hopeful that from this pandemic we learn to be more prepared. Hopefully measures will be put in place to be able to help the less fortunate during the next pandemic. Our society should learn to be able to wrap our arms around one another in a time of crisis like this. Hoarding of supplies such as alcohol and masks should no longer be a practice the next time we encounter a virus similar to this. Instead we must help our neighbor and learn to look out for one another which indirectly helps you protect yourself from the virus as well. God is calling for us to exercise the Filipino quality of “bayanihan” so that we may be able to get through this pandemic together united as a country.

A Day in my Life: Juancho 17, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines A month into the enhanced community quarantine, everything still feels so surreal. The situation at hand has severely crippled our nation, as there are currently more than 6500 Filipinos who have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, as well as around 500 deaths no thanks to the aforementioned pandemic. However, thanks to the frontline healthcare workers, there have been close to 650 recoveries as of writing.

The repercussions of COVID-19 are endless, with many families struggling financially as multiple companies have laid off several employees as a result of the economic strain which the pandemic has caused. Personally, I feel really lucky and blessed that I still have a roof over my head and get to eat three meals a day during a time when there are countless people who can only wonder where their next meal will come from.

When the lockdown was announced, I felt anger, annoyance, and anxiety. I was angry because my senior year was cut short, but primarily because I didn’t get the chance to march during the Graduation Rites, which was my main driving force for the whole year. I was annoyed because my plans for the long summer before college had suddenly gone down the drain. Finally, I feel anxiety because UP still hasn’t released the list of accepted applicants.

All of these emotions were heightened even further over the course of the past month, albeit for very different reasons. The slow government response to the pandemic is incredibly frustrating. Their failure to immediately address the issue as early as February exacerbated the spread of the virus in our nation, and today, some of our fellow countrymen are paying for this incompetence with their lives. This isn’t to say that all politicians are inept at leading the nation, as some local government officials have truly put the needs of their city above their own, which has truly been a glimmer of hope in this otherwise dark time.

The dark and uncertain times which we now live in has no doubt strained the faith of many people across the world, myself included. After all, why would God allow such suffering and sorrow to propagate amongst his people? It got to the point that I would question why my family prayed the rosary every night, or why we would say the prayers for COVID-19 at multiple times a day. Then at one point I realized, faith is what keeps us going in this time. Faith is directly related to hope, so by praying each night, we keep hoping for the future. God may have his own reasons for allowing this virus to augment and intensify, but it’s faith which keeps us sane as we hope for a future better than the present we are dealing with.

It’s scary to think of the future. Without a doubt, life will not be the same after this pandemic, but that’s okay. Our “normal” wasn’t working. That’s why it truly warms the heart to see several videos on social media which show strangers showing random acts of kindness towards the elderly, frontline workers, and other fellow citizens to ensure that we all get through this trying and turbulent time in the world. Hopefully after this is all over, that becomes the new normal. A world where we finally value what we have and act on a desire to be innately good as opposed to self-centered action.

A Day in my Life: Drew 16, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines The current situation has affected my daily life to a significant degree. During the summer I would usually be able to visit my relatives and play games with my cousins. My family would usually go to our maternal-side’s house every Friday to be able to catch-up with them. Now we video call through messenger instead. This is so that our grandparents will be safe.

Aside from being stuck at home, I have to give more priority to my health and wellbeing. I’ve begun the habit of washing my hands more often, washing every other hour instead of washing my hands before eating.

Being stuck at home means that we all have a new type of life to live. All structure that we had beforehand are now nonexistent. This has been a blessing to me since now I can focus my time on exercising and other bucket lists that I have kept buried for a long time.

The epidemic has revealed a lot of the weaknesses of our society, as well as its strengths. We realize that our health system was not as effective as it seemed. In my own personal life, I begin to realize that much of my happiness has come from my social interactions with other people. Much of the things that I have looked forward to in the summer, like programmes, camps etc have been cancelled.

On the bright side I have given more priority to my studies and reviewing for the college entrance exams. I am lucky that time was given to me to reflect on my life and where I want to go.

I really hope that everyone else is safe and will find the best way to spend the time that this situation has given us.

A Day in my Life: Marcus 14, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines Ever since the outbreak of COVID-19, me and my family have not been able to freely go outside. One thing that I have changed in my daily lifestyle is that I have to reduce the amount of food I consume. One other change is that we are very focused on keeping our house and ourselves sanitized by regularly washing hands, disinfecting furniture, etc.

I would say that the biggest challenge in living within the outbreak of COVID-19 would be facing the fact that many of our fellow human beings, most especially our frontliners, are suffering amidst the pandemic. One other challenge would be the Enhanced Community Quarantine, where people are not allowed outside of their homes. However, the consolation of the situation is the lessons we would get from it. For example, it teaches us that we should always be prepared for a situation like this in the future. These have made me feel that the world is not perfect, but there are those people who can make it better and this is what society should learn.

My biggest concern regarding the pandemic is the consequences it causes, the death and suffering of many people, the economy, amongst others. My biggest hope is that the pandemic ends as soon as possible.

A Day in my Life: Mat 16, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines We live in a time of unprecedented fear—merely going out of the house could start a descent into ill health, the social and economic systems we have set up are threatening to collapse, and political systems have shown their full deficiencies. In other words, the idea of community has sacrificed itself in service of individuality.

The full scale of that even rips apart the dynamic of families. Parents have more often than not lost their pay because of the global situation, but worse than this, children have become, in their eyes, even more “useless.” In this extraordinary time, ideas of filial duty and obligation break down and should no longer be fully accepted.

What people need to re-realize is that all our relationships have been built on love, the unconditional love of the most memorable Sacrifice, the perfect love of the Father. However, the love of the Father is meaningless without fear—fear that people will never return to him, fear that fear itself vanishes from us and makes us unafraid for others. Without fearing for the welfare of others, we cannot channel the ultimate Sacrifice on the cross. In this trying time, where communities have torn each other apart, fear for the loss of the communal good has vanished. Love for the fellow human has vanished. Contrary to expectations, the current situation has resulted into the deepest loss of the most fundamental unit of the community. The family has devolved into a sort of hateful contract of apparently one-way obligation. Fear for each other’s holistic welfare has been lost.

Now is the time to change that.

A Day in my Life: Richwynn 16, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines Disrupted routine. Restrained movement. Impersonal/Virtual communication. These summarize my situation following the pandemic declaration and ECQ imposition. As the world grapples with a powerfully-mutating disease, I have been riding on a roller coaster of emotions and realizations. My moments of desolation sporadically intersperse with a conscious, driven effort to dwell in a state of consolation. Uncertainties and fear abound as I worry over drastic lifestyle adjustments and the duration of such while grieving over daily news of fallen frontliners and patients who were mostly deprived of their last farewell and/or receiving their last rites. Meanwhile, this trying time proves human fallibility; and sheds truth that mankind’s scramble for recognition, power, wealth are seemingly worthless when what matters most now is safeguarding God’s gift of life – for self-survival or sharing this through saving others.

In light of Pope Francis’ message for the world to reconnect, I tend to tie this to the themes of Catholic social teachings by showing solidarity from simple acts of acknowledging our frontline warriors to inclusive participation of multi-ethnicities in medical research/clinical trials. This pandemic effectively breaks man-made barriers stratified through GDP standing, gender, race and social stature; thus highlights that the very essence of human life/dignity is our responsibility to self in relation to our environment (care for God’s creation) and others (care for the needy and the vulnerable).

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Filipinos face the mental toll of the Covid-19 pandemic — a photo essay

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BY ORANGE OMENGAN

Depression, anxiety, and other mental health-related illnesses are on the rise among millennials as they face the pressure to be functional amidst pandemic fatigue. Omengan’s photo essay shows three of the many stories of mental health battles, of struggling to stay afloat despite the inaccessibility of proper mental health services, which worsened due to the series of lockdowns in the Philippines.

“I was just starting with my new job, but the pandemic triggered much anxiety causing me to abandon my apartment in Pasig and move back to our family home in Mabalacat, Pampanga.”

This was Mano Dela Cruz’s quick response to the initial round of lockdowns that swept the nation in March 2020.

Anxiety crept up on Mano, who was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder traits. The 30-year-old writer is just one of many Filipinos experiencing the mental health fallout of the pandemic.

Covid-19 infections in the Philippines have reached 1,149,925 cases as of May 17. The pandemic is unfolding simultaneously with the growing number of Filipinos suffering from mental health issues. At least 3.6 million Filipinos suffer from mental, neurological, and substance use disorders, according to Frances Prescila Cuevas, head of the National Mental Health Program under the Department of Health.

As the situation overwhelmed him, Mano had to let go of his full-time job. “At the start of the year, I thought I had my life all together, but this pandemic caused great mental stress on me, disrupting my routine and cutting my source of income,” he said.

Mano has also found it difficult to stay on track with his medications. “I don’t have insurance, and I do not save much due to my medical expenses and psychiatric consultations. On a monthly average, my meds cost about P2,800. With my PWD (person with disability) card, I get to avail myself of the 20% discount, but it’s still expensive. On top of this, I pay for psychiatric consultations costing P1,500 per session. During the pandemic, the rate increased to P2,500 per session lasting only 30 minutes due to health and safety protocols.”

The pandemic has resulted in substantial job losses as some businesses shut down, while the rest of the workforce adjusted to the new norm of working from home.

Ryan Baldonado, 30, works as an assistant human resource manager in a business process outsourcing company. The pressure from work, coupled with stress and anxiety amid the community quarantine, took a toll on his mental health.

Before the pandemic, Ryan said he usually slept for 30 hours straight, often felt under the weather, and at times subjected himself to self-harm. “Although the symptoms of depression have been manifesting in me through the years, due to financial concerns, I haven’t been clinically diagnosed. I’ve been trying my best to be functional since I’m the eldest, and a lot is expected from me,” he said.

As extended lockdowns put further strain on his mental health, Ryan mustered the courage to try his company’s online employee counseling service. “The free online therapy with a psychologist lasted for six months, and it helped me address those issues interfering with my productivity at work,” he said.

He was often told by family or friends: “Ano ka ba? Dapat mas alam mo na ‘yan. Psych graduate ka pa man din!” (As a psych graduate, you should know better!)

Ryan said such comments pressured him to act normally. But having a degree in psychology did not make one mentally bulletproof, and he was reminded of this every time he engaged in self-harming behavior and suicidal thoughts, he said.

“Having a degree in psychology doesn’t save you from depression,” he said.

Depression and anxiety are on the rise among millennials as they face the pressure to perform and be functional amid pandemic fatigue.

Karla Longjas, 27, is a freelance artist who was initially diagnosed with major depression in 2017. She could go a long time without eating, but not without smoking or drinking. At times, she would cut herself as a way to release suppressed emotions. Karla’s mental health condition caused her to get hospitalized twice, and she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder in 2019.

“One of the essentials I had to secure during the onset of the lockdown was my medication, for fear of running out,” Karla shared.

With her family’s support, Karla can afford mental health care.

She has been spending an average of P10,000 a month on medication and professional fees for a psychologist and a psychiatrist. “The frequency of therapy depends on one’s needs, and, at times, it involves two to three sessions a month,” she added.

Amid the restrictions of the pandemic, Karla said her mental health was getting out of hand. “I feel like things are getting even crazier, and I still resort to online therapy with my psychiatrist,” she said.

“I’ve been under medication for almost four years now with various psychologists and psychiatrists. I’m already tired of constantly searching and learning about my condition. Knowing that this mental health illness doesn’t get cured but only gets manageable is wearing me out,” she added. In the face of renewed lockdowns, rising cases of anxiety, depression, and suicide, among others, are only bound to spark increased demand for mental health services.

MANO DELA CRUZ

Writer Mano Dela Cruz, 30, is shown sharing stories of his manic episodes, describing the experience as being on ‘top of the world.’ Individuals diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II suffer more often from episodes of depression than hypomania. Depressive periods, ‘the lows,’ translate to feelings of guilt, loss of pleasure, low energy, and thoughts of suicide.

Mano says the mess in his room indicates his disposition, whether he’s in a manic or depressive state. “I know that I’m not stable when I look at my room and it’s too cluttered. There are days when I don’t have the energy to clean up and even take a bath,” he says.

Mano was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder Type II in 2016, when he was in his mid-20s. His condition comes with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder traits, requiring lifelong treatment with antipsychotics and mood stabilizers such as antidepressants.

Mano resorts to biking as a form of exercise and to release feel-good endorphins, which helps combat depression, according to his psychiatrist.

Mano waits for his psychiatric consultation at a hospital in Angeles, Pampanga.

Mano shares a laugh with his sister inside their home. “It took a while for my family to understand my mental health illness,” he says. It took the same time for him to accept his condition.

RYAN BALDONADO

Ryan Baldonado, 30, shares his mental health condition in an online interview. Ryan is in quarantine after experiencing symptoms of Covid-19.

KARLA LONGJAS

Karla Longjas, 27, does a headstand during meditative yoga inside her room, which is filled with bottles of alcohol. Apart from her medications, she practices yoga to have mental clarity, calmness, and stress relief.

Karla shares that in some days, she has hallucinations and tries to sketch them.

In April 2019, Karla was inflicting harm on herself, leading to her two-week hospitalization as advised by her psychiatrist. In the same year, she was diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder. The stigma around her mental illness made her feel so uncomfortable that she had to use a fake name to hide her identity.

Karla buys her prescriptive medications in a drug store. Individuals clinically diagnosed with a psychosocial disability can avail themselves of the 20% discount for persons with disabilities.

Karla Longjas is photographed at her apartment in Makati. Individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) exhibit symptoms such as self-harm, unstable relationships, intense anger, and impulsive or self-destructive behavior. BPD is a dissociative disorder that is not commonly diagnosed in the Philippines.

This story is one of the twelve photo essays produced under the Capturing Human Rights fellowship program, a seminar and mentoring project

organized by the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism and the Photojournalists’ Center of the Philippines.

Check the other photo essays here.

Larry Monserate Piojo – “Terminal: The constant agony of commuting amid the pandemic”

Orange Omengan – “Filipinos face the mental toll of the Covid-19 pandemic”

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Telling Quarantine Stories Via Twitter in the Philippines

June 10, 2020
By Stephanie Desmon

At the start of the COVID-19-related shutdowns in the Philippines, Eric tweets that he “felt paralyzing anxiety. One day, I decided to get up & try to change that, and now I’m the healthiest I’ve been! I’m doing daily yoga in the mornings & HIIT in the afternoons. I’m on Day 54 of no smoking! Hoping these new habits stick!”

Gio tweets: “During these trying times, I enjoy studying Philippine geography. My goal is to study one region per day. I enjoy this activity a lot because it brings back memories during elementary” school.

The tweets are from the nascent KwentoQ Twitter account which was started about three weeks ago by staff from the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs based in Manilla. In Filipino, the official Philippine language, KwentoQ can mean both “quarantine story” and “my story.”

The idea behind the account is to build connections by having people from across the Asian nation share bite-sized stories about how they are coping during these unprecedented times caused by the pandemic. COVID-19 has killed more than 315,000 people around the world this year, including 846 in the Philippines.

“We are trying to build that sense of community,” says CCP’s Via Abellanosa, who is helping to lead the project. “In one sense or another, we are able to relate to each other.”

Abellanosa and her colleague Algin Gultia are also working with the Philippine government’s Department of Health on a website devoted to stemming the spread of COVID-19 and on a national public health campaign being developed to do the same. The government through the Department of Health promotes KwentoQ, Abellanosa and Gultia say, by asking people from across the Philippines to share their stories.

CCP’s COVID-19 is being conducted by its Breakthrough ACTION project with support from USAID.

The Twitter account was inspired by COVIDvoices , an account created by the U.S.-based staff of CCP to share stories and life hacks for enduring widespread stay-at-home orders there. Stories shared there include a tale of signing onto her local library’s Wi-Fi network from her car when working at home became impossible, and another about neighbors sharing pictures of their bookshelves in order to trade titles since the libraries remain closed.

Gultia says she loves hearing from other Filipinos about how they are coping and changing their behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic, behavior changes beyond physical distancing, more frequent handwashing and mask wearing.

“Life is not going to go back to what it was before,” she says. “We’re adjusting to our new normal. We want KwentoQ to be a tool to remind Filipinos to maintain these new behaviors.”

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Workers’ suffering, strength bared in pandemic writings

COVID CHRONICLES In the e-book project of the Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development, ordinary wage earners have their turns as essayists, poets, fictionists and witnesses to history at a time when pain and coping ought to be chronicled while still at their rawest. The anthology features the works of 67 authors, putting together a mosaic of the Philippine pandemic experience from the labor sector’s point of view. —CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — In the essay “Hindi Pa Maaring Lumabas Ang Mga Luha” (No Time Yet for Tears), college professor Angela Pamaos recalls how a student asked to be excused from their online class so he could get a permit to bury his parents’ ashes.

It is perhaps the most heartbreaking story in “Kuwentong COVID/Kuwentong Trabaho,” the electronic book of stories on the lives of Filipino workers in the age of COVID-19 that the workplace safety nonprofit Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (Iohsad) launched via Facebook and Zoom on May 26.

The student explained, while Pamaos was checking attendance, that it was the only day he could go to City Hall because the workers were on skeleton crew due to the pandemic: “Iyong abo nila Mama at Papa. Iyong pagpapalibing po … Ngayong araw lang po kasi pwede, dahil may schedule raw po sila … dahil sa COVID.”

Pamaos writes that she had to pull herself together, offer her condolences, and tell the student to take all the time he needed as she held back her tears.

Another teacher, Diane Capulong, writes of how she dealt with postpartum angst in between dozens of webinars in preparation for the distance learning decreed by the Department of Education.

Capulong empathizes with Grade 7 students confused by the concepts of modular learning, and recalls their sadness at being told that they would not receive their graduation diplomas onstage.

Sheila Cerilla describes her difficulty with matching children’s faces with the names of adult strangers whose social media accounts the young ones had borrowed so they could attend online classes.

Cathlea de Guzman writes of her hurt at comments that teachers were not actually working because they had been spared face-to-face classes with their pupils.

Written mostly in Filipino, the ebook also offers stories of office workers, health professionals, and jeepney drivers and other blue-collar toilers beset by the pandemic.

Teo S. Marasigan, columnist of the website Pinoy Weekly, edited the anthology of 67 essays, testimonies, short stories, poems and other forms. Dino Brucelas, graphic designer and instructor at the De La Salle College of St. Benilde, designed the cover.

Ordinary voices

The Iohsad observed that while the stories of prominent people and those with access to social media platforms go viral, those of ordinary workers hardly enjoy the same level of attention. In many instances, workers’ voices are even ignored or twisted.

“It is also important that we hear about the stories of workers in various sectors. They are the ones hit hardest by the pandemic, especially in terms of health, livelihood and human rights,” Iohsad executive director Nadia de Leon said in Filipino in an email interview.

In his introduction, Marasigan quotes a report by the International Labor Organization (ILO) dated Jan. 25, 2021, (www.ilo.org), saying that manpower hours lost to the pandemic in 2020 were equivalent to 225 million jobs worldwide, or more than four times the loss recorded during the 2007-2009 global financial crisis.

Per Marasigan, the ILO described the disruption in the global labor market as “historically unprecedented.” Data from advanced countries show that migrant workers employed there are most affected, with women more adversely affected than men, and the young experiencing more challenges than those older.

Overwhelmed

Expectedly, the world’s health sector is the most overwhelmed among industries, the ILO added.

Marasigan also presents figures from Ibon Foundation. He quotes Ibon executive director Sonny Africa, who noted in a report dated Dec. 30, 2020, that while unemployment in the Philippines was already highest in history before the pandemic, employment in 2020 was the lowest in four years.

In October 2020, Ibon said there were more than 5.8 million unemployed Filipinos and an additional 2 million were disheartened and decided to stop looking for work (“pinanghinaan ng loob”).

Marasigan quotes data from the Department of Labor and Employment that more than 500,000 overseas Filipino workers lost their jobs (“nawalan ng trabaho”) and were repatriated, and more than 600,000 were laid off (“natanggal sa trabaho”) because of the pandemic.

De Leon said the e-book contributors “present not only personal stories of suffering and strength, but [also] working people’s collective experiences and challenges—layoff, anxiety, lack of cash aid and social protection, poor working conditions, labor rights abuses brought about by the government’s inept COVID-19 response, and problems in the country’s economy.”

Tatay Elmer, etc.

Emily Barrey, a union officer in an electronics company based in Laguna, writes about how she was fired for letting four other women get on an all-seats-taken company shuttle.

It was late, Barrey writes, and there was no telling if the women would be safe while waiting for another vehicle, or whether one would arrive at all. Her judgment call was used as an excuse to fire her for violating physical distancing protocols.

PJ Dizon, an agricultural worker in Compostela Valley, narrates how health protocols caused much anxiety among his colleagues, especially after one company ordered a work stoppage when a union officer tested positive for the coronavirus.

It so happened that union and management were in the middle of collective bargaining talks when the stoppage was announced, he writes.

One of the e-book’s highlights is the first-person narration of Tatay Elmer Cordero, at 72 the oldest among the jeepney drivers arrested in Caloocan City in 2020, supposedly for violating physical distancing protocols.

He and the other “Piston 6” drivers were demanding that the government allow them to ply their routes.

Cordero talks about being angry at the government for being inconsiderate to the poor. He lashes at the decision to detain him along with “common criminals” while he was fighting for his livelihood.

While his wife questioned his insistence on expressing his views against the government, he maintained that it was necessary because authorities had been so unfair, he says.

But not all the stories in the e-book are sad.

Arnel Noval, resident faculty member of Cebu Technological University, writes in “COVID-19 Fake News” of his parents’ haste to repair their roof and cover all household items after learning of a supposed plan for a military chopper to spray pesticide from a height as a disease prevention measure.

Lawyer Dennis Sabado has a short story about a “Cabinet secretary” who likes boys and who uses a five-star hotel suite for sexual trysts. The official, described in such detail as to allude to a real person, harbors dreams of becoming a senator someday. The Iohsad said it was a work of fiction.

De Leon said ordinary workers must be encouraged to tell their stories because “nobody else can narrate their experiences better than themselves.”

“We realize that we cannot simply keep these stories in our laptop files, or make these part of social media posts which will be buried into oblivion by other posts. These stories need to be released to the public in a way that they can be retained and returned to, in a way that readers can savor every word and message,” she said.

Aid for moving forward

The Iohsad also noted that in consultations with workers, sharing their stories—whether oral or written—proved helpful.

“If we allow them the space and opportunity to say what they are going through, we hope that in some way this would also help them cope and move forward,” De Leon said.

The Iohsad said the book may be downloaded for free starting on May 31.

“We compiled the stories to help readers understand what workers are really going through. Also, we hope that by presenting these stories, people would be more supportive of their demands for adequate wages, protection, ‘ayuda’ and better working environments,” De Leon said, adding:

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Quarantine cinema: Film culture and narratives in the time of COVID-19 pandemic

2021, PCS Review

Quarantine cinema emerges as a film culture and genre characterized by its offering of alternative film practice and prevalent narratives in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. This phenomenon is a result of necessary adjustments to adapt in these trying times and a critical response to the social, political, and economic issues brought by a public health crisis. The research questions that this paper sought to answer deals with both the creative process and content: (a) How did the filmmakers of quarantine cinema and organizers of quarantine film festivals, despite the inevitable constraints and challenges, resiliently respond to the imperative need to change in terms of filmmaking and film screening? (b) What are the prevalent themes and patterns in the narratives of quarantine cinema that genuinely depicted the lived experiences based on the overlapping struggles and triumphs of the Filipinos during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic? The results indicate how quarantine cinema plays its part in sustaining art and culture amidst the virus outbreak by practicing alternative ways of film production that is limited and confined at homes and personal spaces; film aesthetics that deviate from the standardized forms, techniques, and styles; and film exhibition and events that heavily relied on social media and online platforms. Based on the recurring categories of themes in the narratives of quarantine cinema, these audiovisual productions significantly contribute to the data, proof, and collective memories that reveal how the Philippines and its people experienced the virus outbreak intended for cultural and social dialogue, criticism, and discourse.

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Epekto Ng Pandemya Sa Pamilya Halimbawa At Kahulugan

Ano ang epekto ng pandemya sa pamilya (sagot).

EPEKTO NG PANDEMYA – Dahil sa pandemyang COVID-19, maraming pamilya ang lubos na naapektuhan.

Sa simula ng pagkalat ng sakit na ito, nagpatupad ang gobyerno ng ilang lebel ng quarantine upang ma iwasan ang pagdami ng mga kaso ng COVID-19. Pero, ito’y naging dahilan ng pagkawala ng milyun-milyong trabaho.

Masakit man isipin, pero ito’y nagdulot ng maraming problema lalo na sa mga mahihirap na pamilya. Nagkaroon man ng SAP para ma tugunan ang konting pangangailangan ng pamilya, hindi pa rin ito naging sapat para sa karamihan.

Epekto Ng Pandemya Sa Pamilya Halimbawa At Kahulugan

Subalit, sa harap ng pandemya at quarantine, maraming pamilya ang mas napalapit sa isa’t-isa. Ito ang isa sa mga positibong epekto ng pandemya sa mga pamilya. Dahil sa quarantine, mas marami nang oras ang isa’t-isa para kilalanin ulit ang kanilang mga mahal sa buhay.

Sama-sama na sa hapagkainan ang buong pamilya at mas marami ng oras para sa “family bonding”. Ngunit, hindi naman lahat ng pamilya ay na bigyan ng prebiliheyo na gawin ito.

Malaking parte ng mga pamilya ng mga ordinaryong mangagawang pinoy ang nahirapan ng lubusan dahil sa pandemya. Dahil sa kawalan ng trabaho, maraming pamilya ang hindi na naka kain ng husto. Bukod dito, napilitan ang mga kabataan na humanap na lamang ng trabaho para may maitulong sa pagkain.

Kaya naman, kung kayo ay kasama sa mga na bigyan ng prebiliheyo na magkaroon ng positibong epekto ng quarantine at pandemya, dapat itong pasalamatan ng lubusan. Gayunpaman, dapat din nating tulungan ang mga pamilyang lubos na nahirapan dahil sa pandemya hanggat sa makakaya natin.

Salamat sa inyong maiiging pagbabasa. Aming sinisiguro ang pagserbisyo ng bago at pinaka-tinatangkilik na balita. Hanggang sa susunod na mga bagong balita mula dito lamang sa Philnews.

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Iba’t ibang home quarantine stories, alamin sa ‘Family Time!’

Family Time Home Is Where the Heart Is August 21, 2020

Stay at home ba kayo? Dapat lang! Pero hindi kailangan maging boring ang life sa bahay sa new normal. May comedy, may adventure at siyempre, may drama! Ang mga home quarantine stories ang tampok ngayong Biyernes sa "Family Time".

Sa halip na bumiyahe sa buong Pilipinas, handang-handa si Papa Drew na mag-ikot sa kanyang bahay! Isang home tour ng Casa Arellano ang ibabahagi niya. Nakapunta na ba kayo sa Great Wall of Alana?

Samantala, alamin naman natin ang pinagkakaabalahan ng iba pang Kapuso Stars mula sa kani-kanilang mga bahay. Ang beauty queen na si Michelle Dee, online gamer pala! Si Jasmin Curtis, kahit malayo sa pamilya, naging abala sa mga alagang-hayop at sa kanyang charity. Si Betong Sumaya, nagawang comedy ang buhay solo tuwing lockdown. At isa sa mga bida sa kuwento niya ay ang kanyang “Laba Serye”!

Pero may mga ilan na piniling gawing tirahan ang ibang lugar. Sa Siargao Island tumungo si Ara bago mag-lockdown. Paano niya nagawang makabuluhan ang pananatili niya rito ng halos limang buwan? Sa Coron, Palawan naman bumiyahe si Terrence kung saan ang turing na sa kanya ng mga Tagbanua ay pamilya.

Kung karamihan ay stay at home, ang istorya naman ng OFW na si Abu ay ang paglalakbay niya pauwi sa kanyang asawang si Joan at Baby Ameer. Magkaka-happy ending kaya ang pamilya?

Abangan ang lahat ng iyan ngayong Biyernes 830pm dahil Family Time is the best time!

Drew Arellano goes on a home tour of Casa Arellano. Kapuso Artists such as Michelle Dee, Jasmin Curtis and Betong Sumaya share their home quarantine stories. For the likes of Ara and Terrence, they went on their own journey and found homes away from the metro. Meanwhile, will OFW Abu be able to come back home to the loving arms of his wife and baby boy? Home is definitely where the heart is this Friday, 830pm on "Family Time"!

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Kung kailangan mo ng interpreter, tawagan ang TIS National sa 131 450 . Tawagan ang Triple Zero ( 000 ) sa oras lamang ng kagipitan.

May COVID-19 pa rin sa komunidad. Maaari pa ring magkasakit nang malubha ang mga tao dahil dito. Ang pagprotekta sa iyong sarili ang pinakamahusay na paraan upang protektahan ang ibang tao. Hindi ka makakapagkalat ng COVID kung hindi ka magkaka-COVID.

Manatili sa bahay at gumawa ng rapid antigen test (RAT) kung ikaw ay:

may mga sintomas gaya ng tumutulong sipon, masakit na lalamunan, ubo, lagnat, o pangingiki.
nagkaroon ng kontak sa isang tao na may COVID-19.

Kung negatibo ang iyong pagsusuri, dapat kang patuloy na gumawa ng mga rapid antigen test sa susunod na ilang araw at manatili sa bahay hanggang sa mawala na ang iyong mga sintomas.

Humiling ng PCR test sa isang GP kung ikaw ay malubhang magkasakit ng COVID-19. Hindi mo kailangang iulat ang iyong resulta kung nagpositibo ang iyong PCR test.

Alamin ang higit pang impormasyon sa Get a COVID-19 Test (Magpasuri para sa COVID-19) .

Kung ikaw ay nagpositibo sa COVID-19, dapat kang magpahinga at makipag-usap sa isang GP. Karamihan sa mga tao ay magkakaroon ng mga banayad na sintomas at maaaring magpagaling sa bahay. Ikaw ay dapat:

Manatili sa bahay nang mga 5 araw. Huwag pumasok sa trabaho o paaralan. Huwag pumunta sa mga ospital, mga pasilidad ng pangangalaga ng mga matatanda, at mga serbisyong pangkapansanan.
Magsuot ng mask kung kailangan mong lumabas ng bahay dahil sa isang emerhensya. Ang pinakamainam na mask ay ang surgical o N95.
Sabihan mo ang mga tao na iyong nakita o ang mga lugar na napuntahan mo kamakailan na ikaw ay may COVID.

Kung lumala ang iyong mga sintomas, dapat kang makipag-usap sa isang GP.

Tawagan mo ang Victorian Virtual Emergency Department External Link para sa apurahang pangangalaga kung hindi mo makausap ang isang GP.

Para sa mga emerhensya, tawagan ang Triple Zero ( 000 ).

Maaaring ikaw ay nakakahawa nang hanggang 10 araw. Dapat kang manatili sa bahay kung ikaw ay may tumutulong sipon, namamagang lalamunan, ubo, lagnat, pangingiki, pamamawis, o pangangapos ng hininga. Gumamit ng rapid antigen test o makipag-usap sa isang GP kung hindi ka sigurado.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon:

Bisitahin ang Checklist for COVID-19 para sa gagawin kung nagpositibo ka sa COVID-19
Bisitahin ang Managing COVID-19 para sa mga sintomas at pangangalaga ng iyong kalusugan sa bahay.

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Ang mga gamot laban sa COVID ay nagliligtas ng buhay ng mga tao at hinahadlangan ang malubhang pagkakasakit nila ng COVID-19. Hangga't maaari, dapat inumin nang maaga ang mga ito sa loob ng 5 araw ng pagkakasakit upang gumana nang husto.

Sagutin ang mga tanong na ito upang malaman kung ikaw ay marapat para sa mga gamot laban sa COVID. Makipag-usap sa isang GP kung sa palagay mo ay marapat ka. Maaaring makatulong ang GP upang matiyak na mabilis na makakakuha ng paggamot ang mga taong marapat

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, tingnan ang Antivirals and other medicines (Mga panlaban sa virus at iba pang mga gamot).

Ang mga mask ay mapipigilan kang magka-COVID-19 at magkalat nito. Dapat ay may mabuting kalidad ang mga mask at lapat na lapat sa mukha. Ang N95 at P2 na mga mask (panghinga) ang nagbibigay ng pinakamainam na proteksyon.

Dapat kang magsuot ng mask:

sa mga pampublikong sasakyan, sa loob ng pampublikong lugar, at kapag nasa labas sa mataong lugar.
kung ikaw ay may COVID-19 at dapat kang lumabas ng bahay
kung ikaw ay, o may kasama kang isang tao, na nasa mataas na panganib ng pagkakasakit nang malubha.

Ang mga batang 2 taong gulang o mas bata pa ay hindi dapat magsuot ng mask dahil sa panganib na masakal at hindi makahinga.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, tingnan ang Face masks .

Ang pagbabakuna ang pinakamahusay na paraan upang protektahan ang iyong sarili at pamilya laban sa pagkakasakit nang malubha ng COVID-19. Dapat kang manatiling up to date sa mga inirekomendang pagbabakuna para sa iyo. Makipag-usap sa isang GP upang alamin kung ilang dosis ang inirerekomenda.

Dapat ka pa ring magpabakuna kung ikaw ay nagka-COVID-19 na. Gamitin ang vaccine clinic finder External Link upang mag-iskedyul ng iyong susunod na dosis sa GP o lokal na botika.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, tingnan ang COVID-19 vaccine External Link .

Kumakalat sa hangin ang COVID-19. Ang pagkakaroon ng sariwang hangin sa loob ng isang lugar ay makababawas sa panganib ng pagkalat ng COVID-19. Hangga't maaari, buksan ang mga bintana o pintuan kapag nakikipagtipon sa iba sa loob ng isang lugar. Kung hindi mo magagawa ito, maaari kang gumamit ng portable na air cleaner (HEPA filter) na nagtatanggal ng mga patak-patak ng aerosol mula sa hangin.

Para sa karagdagang impormasyon, tingnan ang Ventilation .

Maraming mga tao ang magiging masama ang pakiramdam sanhi ng COVID-19 makaraang sila ay hindi na nakakahawa. Bigyan ng pangangalaga at panahon ang iyong katawan upang gumaling nang tama.

Dapat kang maghintay ng 6 buwan makaraang magka-impeksyon, bago ka magpabakuna ng iyong susunod na dosis. Titiyakin nito na makukuha mo ang pinakamahusay na proteksyon laban sa virus.

Maaari kang magka-COVID-19 ulit nang simbilis ng 4 na linggo makaraan ang iyong paggaling. Kung ikaw ay may mga sintomas 4 na linggo o higit pa makaraang magka-impeksyon, dapat kang magpasuri.

Ang Long COVID (Pangmatagalang COVID) ay kapag tumatagal nang mahigit pa sa 3 buwan ang mga sintomas ng COVID-19. Dapat kang magpatingin sa iyong GP na makakatulong sa pamamahala ng iyong mga sintomas o sa pagsangguni sa iyo sa espesyalista kung kinakailangan.

Alamin ang higit pang impormasyon tungkol sa Long COVID .

May panganib kang magkaroon ng COVID-19 kung nakikisalo ka sa bahay o nagkaroon ka ng malapitang contact sa isang tao na nagpositibo.

Dapat mong subaybayan ang mga sintomas at magpasuri nang madalas sa loob ng 7 araw makaraang magkaroon ka ng contact sa isang tao na nagpositibo. Sa panahong ito, inirerekomenda na ikaw ay:

umiwas sa mga ospital, mga pasilidad ng pangangalaga sa mga matatanda, at mga serbisyong pangkapansanan
magsuot ng mask kapag lumalabas ng bahay, kabilang ang mga pampublikong sasakyan at sa mga panloob na lugar tulad ng trabaho at paaralan
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What Students Are Saying About Living Through a Pandemic

Teenage comments in response to our recent writing prompts, and an invitation to join the ongoing conversation.

By The Learning Network

The rapidly-developing coronavirus crisis is dominating global headlines and altering life as we know it. Many schools worldwide have closed. In the United States alone, 55 million students are rapidly adjusting to learning and socializing remotely, spending more time with family, and sacrificing comfort and convenience for the greater good.

For this week’s roundup of student comments on our writing prompts , it was only fitting to ask teenagers to react to various dimensions of this unprecedented situation: how the coronavirus outbreak is affecting their daily lives, how we can all help one another during the crisis and what thoughts or stories the term “social distancing” conjures for them.

Every week, we shout out new schools who have commented on our writing prompts. This week, perhaps because of many districts’ move to remote online learning, we had nearly 90 new classes join us from around the world. Welcome to the conversation to students from:

Academy of St. Elizabeth; Abilene, Tex.; Alabama; Anna High School, Tex.; Arlington, Va.; Austria-Hungary; Baltimore, Md.; Bellingham, Wash.; Ben Lippen School; Bloomington, Ind.; Branham High School, San Jose, Calif.; Boston; Buffalo High School, Wyo.; Camdenton, Mo.; Cincinnati, Ohio; Collierville, Tenn.; Dawson High School, Tex.; Denmark; Desert Vista High School; Doylestown, Penn.; Dublin, Calif.; Dunkirk, N.Y. ; Eleanor Murray Fallon Middle School; Elmhurst, Ill.; Fairfax, Va.; Framingham, Mass.; Frederick, Md.; Hartford, Conn.; Jefferson, N.J.; Kantonschule Uster, Switzerland; Laconia, N.H.; Las Vegas; Lashon Academy; Lebanon, N.H.; Ledyard High School; Leuzinger High School; Livonia, Mich.; Manistee Middle School; Miami, Fla.; Melrose High School; Milton Hershey School, Hershey, Penn.; Milwaukee; Montreal; Naguabo, Puerto Rico; Nebraska; Nessacus Regional Middle School; New Rochelle, N.Y.; Newport, Ky.; Newton, Mass.; North Stanly High School; Oakland, Calif.; Papillion Middle School; Polaris Expeditionary Learning School; Pomona, Calif.; Portsmouth, N.H.; Pueblo, Colo.; Reading, Mass.; Redmond Wash.; Richland, Wash.; Richmond Hill Ontario; Ridgeley, W.Va.; Rockford, Mich.; Rovereto, Italy; Salem, Mass.; Scottsdale, Ariz.; Seattle, Wash.; Sequoyah School Pasadena; Shackelford Junior High, Arlington, Tex.; South El Monte High School; Sugar Grove, Ill.; St. Louis, Mo.; Timberview High School; Topsfield, Mass.; Valley Stream North High School; Vienna, Va.; Waupun, Wis.; Wauwatosa, Wis.; Wenatchee, Wash.; Westborough Mass.; White Oak Middle School, Ohio; and Winter Park High School.

We’re so glad to have you here! Now, on to this week’s comments.

Please note: Student comments have been lightly edited for length, but otherwise appear as they were originally submitted.

How Is the Coronavirus Outbreak Affecting Your Life?

The coronavirus has changed how we work, play and learn : Schools are closing, sports leagues have been canceled, and many people have been asked to work from home.

We asked students how their lives have changed since the onset of this pandemic. They told us about all the things they miss, what it’s like to learn online, and how they’re dealing with the uncertainty. But, they also pointed out the things that have brought them joy and peace amid the chaos.

Life as we know it, upended

Yesterday my school district announced that our school would be closed until May 5. Upon receiving the email, I immediately contacted my friends to share our responses. To most of my friends and me, this news was no surprise. Already finishing week one of quarantine, I find myself in a state of pessimism in regards to life in the midst of a pandemic. My days have blurred into Google Classroom assignments, hobby seeking, aimless searching on Netflix, and on exceptionally boring days, existential contemplation.

The dichotomy of chance freedom from school and yet the discombobulated feelings of helplessness and loneliness plague my time home alone. My parents are yet working and as an only child, I try my best to stay sane with blasting music and shows. Other times I call my friends to pass the time doing school assignments. Even then, schoolwork seems increasingly pointless.

With most of my classes being APs, the recent CollegeBoard update for the 2020 AP exams was a blow to my educational motivation. I am naturally a driven, passionate learner with intense intellectual curiosity. But in the midst of this chaos, I can’t help feeling like all the assignments from my classes are just busywork. I manage to stay afloat, keeping in mind that everyone is doing their best. Despite no ostensible end in sight, I hope this quarantine brings out the best in me, in society, and in nature.

— Brenda Kim, Valencia High School

The struggles (and joys) of distance learning

Although we do have online school now, it is not the same. Working from home is worse as I don’t care to admit, my work habits from home are not the best. I am easily able to procrastinate at home and having class in bed is not the best idea. Plus, I can no longer get the one on one help teachers provide if needed.

— larisa, california

The coronavirus affected me because now having to do school virtually is kinda hard because I don’t have much of a good wi-fi, and its nerve-racking to know about what we’re gonna do about the tests we have to take in order to pass because I do care about graduating, and going to next grade in order to keep going to finally graduate school and get my diploma I just hope this virus doesn’t affect anything else besides school.

— julien phillips, texas

I personally have to do 2-3 hours of work a day instead of the usual 8 hours (including homework), and it feels more tiring somehow. I’m in the comfort of my home all the time, but have to do this for a few hours, and it feels much more monotonous than 8 hours in a classroom, and that’s what everybody has been doing for a lot of their life.

But in that sense, it also feels a lot calmer not being around people constantly, having anxiety and autism. The people in classrooms are insane. It didn’t affect my life negatively by much, but it really makes me think. If the school system were like this in the near future, I think it would be much more sustainable, in many ways.

— Alexen, Lawrence, Massachusetts

I never understood how much social interaction I experienced at school until the end of the first week of my self quarantine. I had been trapped in my house with my family for about 5 days at that point, when my AP Language and Composition class had a Zoom conference. I had done them for other classes so I wasn’t exactly excited for the opportunity. It was just another zoom lecture.

As it turned out, it wasn’t a lecture, it was a conversation. It was a discussion about our last current events assignment that I didn’t know I desperately needed. The conversation was explosive. Differing opinions flew left and right, people brought their cats to join in the fun, family members popped in and out of the frames, and the controlled chaos felt incredible. I relished in the opportunity to argue and challenge their opinions. I didn’t even realize how isolated I was feeling until I was able to talk to them in a creative and intellectual setting once again.

— Yaffa Segal, New Rochelle High School

Finding new ways to socialize

Finding new ways to stay social has been essential, and recently, my friends and I all drove our cars to a large parking lot, parked more than 6 feet apart from each other, sat in our trunks, talked and enjoyed each other’s company for over an hour and a half. This was crucial in keeping our sanity. We missed each other and being in the presence of people other than our family; however, we were sure to maintain our distance and continue social distancing. We did not touch anything new and we stayed more than 6 feet apart from each other speaking about the adjustments we have been making and the ways we have been coping with all of the changes we are experiencing.

— Carly Rieger, New Rochelle High School

…[T]his “corona-cation” has given me a lot of time to reflect, and while I haven’t seen my friends in person for a week and half, I feel closer to them than ever. We’ve FaceTimed almost every day and we play some of our favorite group games; Psych and PhotoRoulette are two apps I highly recommend to have fun from the comfort of everyone’s homes.

Because my mom has a weak immune system, I’ve been quarantined since the moment my school closed, so social distancing has been a little more than 6 feet for me. However, my friends did make me a care package filled with my favorite candy and a puzzle which my family completed in a week.

— Jessica Griffin, Glenbard West HS Glen Ellyn, IL

Mourning canceled events

To say that this virus has completely changed my day to day living would just be an understatement. I went from having things to do from 7:20am to 8:45pm every week day to absolutely nothing. The whole month of March was going to be booked as well. I had activities such as the Wilmington Marathon that I work at and the Masters Swim meet that I was going to volunteer for. Then I had a club swim meet but everything got canceled. Everything that I was looking forward to just came to a halt and nothing is going to be postponed, just canceled.

— Ellen Phillips, Hoggard

As a High School senior, this quarantine has seemed to just chop off the fun part of our senior year. We had made it so far, and were so close to getting to experience all of the exciting events and traditions set aside for seniors. This includes our graduation, prom (which is a seniors only event at my school), senior picnic, theme weeks, and much more.

— Cesar, Los Angeles

Like many other students involved in their school theatre programs, I was severely affected by the closing of schools due the growing pandemic. My theatre company had been rehearsing our play for months and in an instant, we were no longer allowed to work on our show. The Texas UIL One-Act Play Contest was postponed because of the coronavirus, and while it is a reasonable action, it left an army of theatre students with nothing to do but vent through memes, TikTok, and other forms of social media. These coping mechanisms helped me, as well as my fellow company members, process the reality that after all the hard work we put in, we may never get to perform for an audience.

— Ryan C, Dawson High School

Living with mental, emotional and financial strain

The coronavirus is having a pretty significant impact on me. Physically, it’s reducing my daily physical activity to the point where the most exercise I get is walking around my house and dancing around my room to songs that make me feel like I’m not in the middle of a pandemic. Emotionally, it has also been very straining. My mom is a substitute teacher and she is out of work for the rest of the school year with no pay. I myself am missing my closest friends a lot right now, and feel lonely often.

— Sela Jasim, Branham High School

I struggle a lot with mental health. I have had depression and ptsd, as well as anxiety for years. Seeing people outside of my family is what keeps me sane, especially those closest to me. Having to FaceTime my therapist is weird and scary. Things are so different now, and I’m slowly losing motivation. My thoughts recently have been “don’t think about it” when I think of how long this could possibly last. I am scared for my grandparents, who live across the country. I feel like I haven’t spent enough time with them and I’m losing my chance. Everything is weird. I can’t find a better way to describe it without being negative. This is a really strange time and I don’t like it. I’m trying my hardest to stay positive but that has never been one of my strong suits.

— Caileigh Robinson, Bellingham, Washington

My mom is a nurse so she has to face the virus, in fact today she is at work, her unit is also the unit that will be taking care of coronavirus patients. My whole family is very afraid that she will get very sick.

— Maddie H., Maryland

Appreciating the good

Although we are going through a horrific time filled with all kinds of uncertainty, we are given the opportunity to spend more time with our loved family and learn more about ourselves to a broader extent while also strengthening our mental mindset. I can’t stress the amount of frustration I have to return to class and my everyday routine however, I’ve learned to become stronger mentality while also becoming creative on how I live my life without being surrounded by tons of people everyday.

— anthony naranjo, Los Angeles

Although I could list all the negatives that come with Covid-19, being a junior in high school, this quarantine has been a really nice calm break from a life that seemed to never stop. A break from 35 hour school weeks along with 15 hours worth of work, being able to sit down and do hobbies I missed is something I am really appreciating.

— Ella Fredrikson, Glenbard West, Glen Ellyn, IL

An upside to these past weeks of quarantine is being able to see my usually busy family more, especially my father. I’ve had more talks and laughs with my family the last few days than I’ve had in the past couple of months, which helped lighten such a stressful time in my opinion.

— Marlin Flores, Classical High School

Several months before the outbreak my mom randomly asked me what would I study if I could choose anything, not for a grade, not for any credit. Now, because of corona, I am learning Greek with my father! He can’t travel for work now and doesn’t attend meetings as frequently, so he is at home too.

— Lily, Seoul, Korea

How Can We Help One Another During the Coronavirus Outbreak?

In a series of recent Times articles , authors wrote about the need for solidarity and generosity in this time of fear and anxiety and the need for Americans to make sacrifices to ensure their safety and that of others in their community.

So we asked students what they and their friends, family and community could do to help and look out for one another during the coronavirus outbreak. Here is what they said:

Help your neighbors, especially the sick and elderly.

There are so many things we can do to help each other during this pandemic. Use gloves when you go shopping or are in public, masks if you think that it would be best for you, those who have more wiggle room financially can help out others who don’t have that same wiggle room financially and who are now struggling, buy groceries for those who can’t afford it or are at risk if they were to go out in public. Donate if you can, and help the elderly or those who desperately need it, and for goodness sake wash your hands and (for all that need to hear the reminder) SOCIAL DISTANCING IS A FRIEND. Social distancing is proven to help drastically, so please, social distance.

— Dakodah, Camdenton, MO

As a person, we have the ability to help our friends, families, elders, people with illnesses in our community and people with high risks of getting the virus. We can accomplish this by simply observing who may need help with shopping, for groceries or clothes, with yard work, or any kind of outside work that is done where there are rooms full of people, such as going to the bank. As a younger person and a person with a low risk of getting the virus, I have the capability to walk to places and go in and out of buildings with a smaller chance of getting the virus as compared to one of my elder neighbors. My friends and I can go around the neighborhood and see who needs help during this hard time, whether I have to give them money or food to help them out.

— Adrianna P, New York

Many elderly people in my vicinity suffer from chronic conditions and illnesses and there are others who often live alone. Going to the grocery store or the pharmacy can also be hassle for many. Due to the recent pandemic, people are stocking up necessities however, some people are not being practical and overstock, not leaving anything for others. Fights are breaking out in grocery stores and this is a dangerous situation to put the elderly in.

— Sydney, B

In our American society we tend to be very individualistic. This pandemic has truly proved that point as people do not care for other but themselves. During this time we should consider not only ourselves but the people in need, which are the elderly and young children. Instead of hoarding all the food share some with a neighbor or an old person that doesn’t quite have the ability to run around store to store grabbing what they can. Make sure when you feel ill or if a family member feels ill to stay contained in your home. If this is not an option you could always take your ideas to social media, posting ways to stay clean and making sure we support the people who need it.

— Marley Gutierrez, Pomona, CA

Stay connected.

We could help one another just by the simple ways of: texting your friends every now and then and keep them in check and give them positive reinforcements; call your far away family and report to them on how you are doing and make sure that they are doing OK as well; help elders that are not safe to go out by running errands for them.

— Xammy Yang, California

It’s really important for everyone to stay in contact with others. Be open to talking to people you don’t necessarily talk to all the time just so you can fulfill your own social requirements. It’s also important to listen to others and take into account their feelings. We are all in a time of stress and anxiety about the unknown and we have to just go with the flow and wait it out. I’m stressed about possibly missing milestones in my life, like prom and graduation, but there are others suffering. We all just need to be prepared, stay healthy, and reach out to others.

— Elysia P., Glenbard West HS, Glen Ellyn, IL

Stay apart.

The most important thing one can do during this time of uncertainty is to protect oneself, that is how one can protect others. By practicing social distancing, the risk of spreading germs or disease is reduced. From within one’s home, much can be done. Keeping in touch with close friends and family, donating money and food to those in need and not hoarding or stockpiling too much are all things one could do to support one’s community. Every little thing counts.

— Francheska M-Q, Valley Stream North

Honestly, as boring as it sounds, staying home is the best way we can help against the coronavirus. The second best in my opinion would be spreading the word and encouraging others to wash their hands often and to not go in large groups. Our number one priority should be protecting the elderly and people more vulnerable to getting the disease, or more likely for it to be fatal. If I were to get the virus, my chances of death would be very low, but I would be most worried about accidentally passing on the virus to an elderly person who might not be so lucky. Staying home, clean, and avoiding large groups is the safest and best way for us to help in efforts against the coronavirus.

— Christian Cammack, Hoggard High School In Wilmington, NC

Stay informed.

During this time of crisis, seeking accurate information should remain people’s main focus. Reading articles from trusted sources such as the CDC and New York Times rather than sensationalized media that spreads false rumors for attention will improve reactions to this scary situation because it has the potential to reduce panic and allow people to find ways proven to slow the spread of the virus.

— Argelina J., NY

Donate to those in need.

We can help one another during the virus break by doing online donations to people who need it the most, not taking supplies that you know you don’t need, and/or offering online support for those who have relatives that have the virus and want someone to talk to. We, as a community, can keep distance and update each other on the constant updating news.

— Marisa Mohan<3, NY

… donate food to food banks or homeless shelters. Food is even more of a necessity right now, so it is crucial that everyone has what they need because some people get their food from school or from work, which isn’t available at the moment. Finally, even if we feel we’re healthy and we’re not afraid to get the Coronavirus, it is very vital to participate in social distancing because it will help society overall.

— Bridget McBride, Glenbard West HS, Glen Ellyn, IL

Encourage positivity.

In my opinion, we should all do our best to help and encourage each other with healthy habits and staying positive. Too many people are worried about the coronavirus. What will happen because of this is more stress and anxiety. In turn, this leads to people stocking up on products and taking resources from other people who need them. As long as we all contribute and help one another, we will be able to keep things under control.

— Mieko, CA

Learn lessons for future preparedness.

I believe that this horrible trouble we are all put into is teaching our younger generations such as me, to be prepared when these unexpected events happen. We can help the elders and take care of them because if we don’t prepare next time then we will struggle to survive if the coronavirus becomes a long term thing. This situation is also bringing our communities together, or at least teaching us to. We can learn to share resources that maybe we have to much of. Just a couple days ago, my grandma had ran out of cleaning supplies and she didn’t have a working car at the time. My family and I decided to give her some of our extra supplies since we stocked up on so much. I believe that we can definitely use this time to help our minds grow and learn new things.

— Becky Alonso, CA

Things we shouldn’t do

“Desperate times call for desperate measures.” -Hippocrates This quote describes my opinion of the COVID-19 crisis. Our communities must make sacrifices in order to overcome the trials we are facing. Instead of describing what we should do, I am going to shortly convey examples of what our local communities shouldn’t do. We shouldn’t panic. Panic causes the nervous system to spark and will create unsettling emotions that will produce nothing helpful for the situation at hand. We shouldn’t buy abundant amounts of resources unless instructed to. Please be considerate towards these people because they probably are struggling a lot more than you at the moment. We should be mindful of others. I am not saying we have to interact with everyone (DO NOT DO THAT), but I am saying we should be kind when we do interact.

— Adrianna Waterford, Bloomington, IN

What Story Could This Image Tell?

In our Picture Prompt, “ Social Distancing, ” we asked students to write memoirs and poems inspired by the illustration above, or tell a short story from the perspective of one of the people pictured. In prose and poetry, they expressed a range of responses to the pandemic , from fear, panic and anxiety to resilience and hope.

Creative short stories

From the perspective of the Binocular guy:

I thought social distancing would be great, no one would bother me or interrupt my work. But actually doing it makes me realize that those things, those pains in my neck that would annoy me, are the things I miss the most. I miss the smell of Phyllis’s choking perfume. I miss Michael pacing around the office. I miss the way that Pam would bite her pen when she was focusing. I miss people. Now that I’m alone in my apartment, I hunger for human interaction. I have taken to staring out the window at people walking past and imagining the conversations they have. Oh how I wish to be a part of them, but I can’t risk going outside. I thought my window would cure my loneliness, but it has only made it worse. Social distancing has hurt me more than any virus could.

— Andrew B., Abilene

It’s another day in the city. Car horns honking, people scurrying over town, and there I am. No, not that person or the other. In the upper left corner. Do you see me? Yes, you found me! The only creature not on a screen. I have never understood why they sit there and look at their own devices. I enjoy sitting on the roof and looking at others. People watching is my favorite, but the only thing that most people are watching is a tiny screen. Everyone is wrapped up in their circumstances. Sick in bed with their computer, walking down the stairs with a device. But I’ll be here, waiting for someone to notice me — just the dog on the rooftop.

— Hope Heinrichs, Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC

Opening to short story for the homeless man:

It’s so cold out today. My blanket is the only that is keeping me partially warm. Before today, my HELP sign got me a few dimes. That way I could buy some food. But today, the streets are empty. The only people passing by either have masks covering their face or run past me with their hands full of food and supplies. I wonder what’s going on?

— Ariel S., Los Angeles

Cold: That’s all he feels as he’s reclining on a random door.

Scared: That’s what he wants to avoid feeling as he sees people coughing around him.

Alone: That’s what he is as he wanders from place to place, looking for somewhere to spend the night.

Worried: That the door’s owner might make him leave his only sanctuary.

Pity: That’s the emotion he evokes on the few that are brave enough to wander the streets.

Remorse: That’s the emotion that the passersby show when they refuse to stop to help.

Cold: That’s all he feels as he realizes that he has no one.

— Laura Arbona, Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC

Memoirs in the time of coronavirus

Trapped. The walls are closing in. Someone coughs from outside, I immediately close the blinds and clorox the window. The television is on loud. The person on the other end of the line of dad’s phone is obviously deaf because dad is yelling into our end. In line for the computer, I have been waiting for two hours.

— Allison Coble, Hoggard High School

It all began with just one human. After days there where more and more infected people and everything started to be different. We all thought it isn’t that bad and China is the only one who suffers but we were absolutely wrong … Now there are too much cities which are in quarantine and there are about 16 thousand deaths. I’m scared. And I can#t do anything than staying at home and pray. I often watch videos and try to distract myself. When people ask me what has changed I can say: Everything. The human has changed. The human attitude has changed. Just everything. It’s not surprising for me if you can’t find toilet paper or water. The people are going crazy because of this virus. They know that they can be in danger fast if they just make one false decision. In this time we all have our anxiety. Either we are scared of being infected or we are scared that a loved one is infected.

— jana.hhg, Germany

This pic remind to me that we live in this period. Under from the outbreak of pandemic’s coronavirus, we stop to go out in order to avoid each social contact. So, we stay our home every day, all day. Most of the people stop working regularly and they work from home. The schools and other utilities are closed down and remain still open grocery stores and services for essential products. The whole world is in quarantine. Our effort to be uninfected is captured from this pic.

— Joanna, Greece

This photo shows that even in a time where socializing is not advising, humans are naturally social and are still coexisting in this time of distancing. The way the artist drew this made me feel a sense of separation but also togetherness at the same time, which is similar to the way I feel now. We’re all living our different lives with different situations and yet, we’re all somewhat connected.

— Ella Shynett, Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC

Its Day 3 of quarantine and its starting to hit. This picture shows us how people are pretty much keeping as much distance away from people as possible. They’re still living their lives normally, just alone. But at my house it’s anything but normal. Every time I touch a light switch, my mom swoops in and wipes it down with a Clorox wipe. When I have to itch my nose, my mom screams at me. But I know deep down she’s just trying to keep me and my sister safe from the virus. She mainly wants to protect my grandma, who is very vulnerable at this time. Its gonna take some time to adjust to this type of living, not seeing friends in person for weeks, or just going to starbucks. But I know that it will all pass in no time and we can go back to living our normal lives. I actually can’t wait for school to start for once.

— Dean, Glenbard West Highschool

Stuck inside with nothing to do I’m really bored can’t think of anything at all :/. All I can do is homework woohoo Cant see my friends all I can do is call Trying to get it all done before its due With this virus I sadly can’t even go to the mall Thinking of you and you and you Can’t wait to go back to school and walk the fourth grade hall!

— Isabella V Grade 4, Jefferson Township, NJ

Poem by The Lady Running With Toilet Paper:

TP TP Why do people have to hoard it It’s the coronavirus, not diarrhea Don’t’ jack up the prices, I can’t afford it One pack, that’s it It’s all I could find To those hoarding the toilet paper You make me lose my hope in mankind

As I rush down the vacant street I pass by some stores Some open, some closed As I scramble past the doors No one seems to be coughing But I can feel it in the air A dull creeping paranoia Assembling into a scare

Up the stairs I make sure to not touch anything Don’t forget to use your elbows Don’t touch the key ring In through the door, drop the TP, wash my hands Wipe down the counter, wipe down the door Make sure to cancel any plans

Sit in solitude Turn on the TV and watch the news All I’m able to think is, “Oh god we’re screwed!”

— Ellinor Jonasson, Minnesota

Is social distancing impractical, when we live at such close proximity, drink tea with the neighbors, or buy food from the Deli,

You could choose to be stubborn, and get frustrated from being indoors, or you could be compliant, And watch the birds soar,

In the end it’s our choice where we decide to look, The dirty wall to the left, or the canvas on the right,

— Saharsh Satheesh, Collierville High School, Tennessee

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My life experience during the covid-19 pandemic.

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My content explains what my life was like during the last seven months of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affected my life both positively and negatively. It also explains what it was like when I graduated from High School and how I want the future generations to remember the Class of 2020.

Class assignment, Western Civilization (Dr. Marino).

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Paano ko aalagaan ang aking mental health sa panahon ng COVID-19?
Tips para sa mga kabataan. Normal lamang na makaramdam ng takot at pagkabalisa sa panahon ng COVID-19, lalo na't tumatagal ang krisis na ito. Bukod sa pag-alaga ng ating kalusugan upang makaiwas sa coronavirus, mahalaga rin na alagaan natin ang ating mental health habang nananatili sa loob ng bahay. Huwag hayaang malugmok sa mga negatibong ...
[OPINYON] Buhay-quarantine: Sanayan lang 'yan, bhoi!
Ito na ang aking nakasanayan. Kaya pag-uwi mula sa ospital noong Pasko ng Pagkabuhay, parang kaygaan-gaan na ang mamili, kaysayang pumila sa palengke. Buo na ang diskarte na noong mga unang araw ...
Sanaysay Tungkol Sa Enhanced Community Quarantine
Sa mga susunod na panahon, kung kailangang ipatupad ang quarantine (huwag naman na sana), ay dapat mas paghandaan ito ng pamahalaan upang hindi maging pasakit sa marami. Maraming salamat sa pag-basa ng aming isinulat na Sanaysay Tungkol Sa Enhanced Community Quarantine. Iparinig mo sa lahat ang iyong boses, ang iyong mga ideya - ipaalam mo ...
Frontliners share personal stories and tell us what keeps ...
COVID-19 cases, in recent weeks, have been on the rise and Metro Manila recently reverted to stricter quarantine. In a letter, dated August 1, written by Dr. Mario Panaligan, President of the ...
My Students' Reflections on "A Day in my Life During Covid-19″
Life under quarantine lockdown is giving so much suffering to Filipinos. There are scarcities of food, relief goods, and protective gears. People are into panic-buying, hoarding, and overpricing their goods. Also, there are losses in business and employment that has greatly affected the economy of the country.
Stories from COVID-19 frontliners
A lot of businesses closed down because of quarantine, but actually what would be better is to establish an actual quarantine facility, for people to be there 14 days voluntarily — that would ...
Stories from the frontline
Photo essay. Stories from the frontline ... At a time when communities and families are in quarantine, health workers, humanitarians and other essential workers in the region are at the forefront of the emergency response, working hard to stop the spread of the virus and provide life-saving services, supplies and information. ... Read the story ...
Reflections from our Students on "A Day in my Life During Covid-19″
God is calling for us to exercise the Filipino quality of "bayanihan" so that we may be able to get through this pandemic together united as a country. A Day in my Life: Juancho 17, Xavier College San Juan, Philippines. A month into the enhanced community quarantine, everything still feels so surreal.
Filipinos face the mental toll of the Covid-19 pandemic
The 30-year-old writer is just one of many Filipinos experiencing the mental health fallout of the pandemic. Covid-19 infections in the Philippines have reached 1,149,925 cases as of May 17. The pandemic is unfolding simultaneously with the growing number of Filipinos suffering from mental health issues.
Telling Quarantine Stories Via Twitter in the Philippines
In Filipino, the official Philippine language, KwentoQ can mean both "quarantine story" and "my story." The idea behind the account is to build connections by having people from across the Asian nation share bite-sized stories about how they are coping during these unprecedented times caused by the pandemic.
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Workers' suffering, strength bared in pandemic writings
Written mostly in Filipino, the ebook also offers stories of office workers, health professionals, and jeepney drivers and other blue-collar toilers beset by the pandemic. ADVERTISEMENT
(PDF) The Lived Experiences of Filipino Front Liners ...
The Lived Experiences of Filipino Front Liners During COVID-19 Outbreak Christian Jasper C. Nicomedes 1 , Ronn Mikhael A. Avila 2 , Hazel Mae S. Arpia 3 1 The Masters Psychological Services
Pandemya ng COVID-19 sa Pilipinas
Kinumpirma ang pagkalat ng pandemya ng COVID-19, isang bagong nakakahawang sakit na sanhi ng SARS-CoV-2 Theta variant, sa Pilipinas noong Enero 31, 2020, kung kailan nakumpirma ang unang kaso ng COVID-19 sa Kamaynilaan—isang Tsina na 38 taong gulang named na naipasok sa Ospital ng San Lazaro sa Maynila.Nakumpirma ang ikalawang kaso noong Pebrero 2, na isang 44 taong gulang na Tsino na ...
(PDF) Quarantine cinema: Film culture and narratives in the time of
The stories about unemployment and loss of livelihood among adult Filipinos are narrated in the short features and documentaries such as Quarantine cinema ∙ 189 The PCS Review 2021 Paglaum that tells Vencor Corminal Jr.'s story on how he lost clients for wedding videos because events with mass gatherings during ECQ were already prohibited ...
Narrative Essay On Enhanced Community-Quarantine Due To COVID-19
As such, President Duterte imposed an enhanced community quarantine on Luzon. However, the spread of the virus brought to light some of the worst traits of the Filipino people. Instead of helping out, people began panic buying. Worse, they tried to profit off of their fellow countrymen by hoarding important supplies such as alcohol and face masks.
Epekto Ng Pandemya Sa Pamilya Halimbawa At Kahulugan
Ano Ang Epekto Ng Pandemya Sa Pamilya? (Sagot) EPEKTO NG PANDEMYA - Dahil sa pandemyang COVID-19, maraming pamilya ang lubos na naapektuhan. Sa simula ng pagkalat ng sakit na ito, nagpatupad ang gobyerno ng ilang lebel ng quarantine upang ma iwasan ang pagdami ng mga kaso ng COVID-19. Pero, ito'y naging dahilan ng pagkawala ng milyun ...
Iba't ibang home quarantine stories, alamin sa 'Family Time!'
Abangan ang lahat ng iyan ngayong Biyernes 830pm dahil Family Time is the best time! (English) Drew Arellano goes on a home tour of Casa Arellano. Kapuso Artists such as Michelle Dee, Jasmin Curtis and Betong Sumaya share their home quarantine stories. For the likes of Ara and Terrence, they went on their own journey and found homes away from ...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Tagalog (Filipino) Print. Protektahan ang iyong sarili at ang ibang tao laban sa COVID-19. Magpasuri. Pangalagaan ang iyong kalusugan. Suporta. Magtanong tungkol sa mga gamot laban sa COVID. Magsuot ng mask. Magpabakuna ng iyong susunod na dosis.
Filipino (Tagalog)
Kung kailangan mo ng tulong sa pagkontak ng NDIS, mangyaring tawagan ang Translating and Interpreting Service (Serbisyo sa Pagsasalin at Pag-iinterpret) sa 131 450. Ang Coronavirus (COVID-19) at ang NDIS (PDF 115KB) Ang Coronavirus (COVID-19) at ang NDIS (DOCX 41KB) Ang "Mababang halagang Teknolohiyang Pantulong sa panahon ng COVID-19 ...
Pag-aalaga sa mga bata sa panahon ng COVID-19
Sa panahon ng kalamidad tulad ng COVID-19, normal lamang sa mga bata na makaranas sila ng matinding stress, takot, pagkainip at pangamba. Maaaring manibago sila dahil hindi maaaring lumabas ng bahay dahil sa community quarantine. UNICEF Philippines/2020. Suportahan sila sa pamamagitan ng pakikinig sa kanilang mga hinaing at ipaunawa sa kanila ...
What Students Are Saying About Living Through a Pandemic
March 26, 2020. The rapidly-developing coronavirus crisis is dominating global headlines and altering life as we know it. Many schools worldwide have closed. In the United States alone, 55 million ...
My Life Experience During the Covid-19 Pandemic
My content explains what my life was like during the last seven months of the Covid-19 pandemic and how it affected my life both positively and negatively. It also explains what it was like when I graduated from High School and how I want the future generations to remember the Class of 2020. Class assignment, Western Civilization (Dr. Marino).