Partially for my own use, partially in case it helps anyone else out there, this aims to be a list of useful, non-fake-news resources for navigating the next few months. Feel free to suggest more below. If you are feeling unwell and want to know what you should do, this article summarizes your options. [Executive summary is that you won't be tested unless you're having severe respiratory problems]
Stats and Info
- DOH Philippines Ncov Tracker: https://ncovtracker.doh.gov.ph/
- COVID 19 PH Govt Portal: http://www.covid19.gov.ph/
- DFA Travel Advisories: https://www.dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate
- Worldwide Ncov Tracker: https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
Mobile version here. - Metro Manila Checkpoints Map: https://www.safetravel.ph/
- Worldmeters stats: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/ – includes stats per million population.
- FT graphs of disease trajectory per country: https://www.ft.com/content/a26fbf7e-48f8-11ea-aeb3-955839e06441
- Testing Rates, around the world (Mar 20): https://www.statista.com/statistics/1104645/covid19-testing-rate-select-countries-worldwide/#statisticContainer
- Stats geeks only. Epidemic Calculator: http://gabgoh.github.io/COVID/index.html
PH Medical News
- Research Institute for Tropical Medicine: http://ritm.gov.ph/
- Department of Health (slow load): https://www.doh.gov.ph/
- RT PCR Testing centres in Manila, with cost: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/list-prices-covid-19-pcr-tests-metro-manila
Opinion Pieces of Note
- The Hammer and the Dance: https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-the-hammer-and-the-dance-be9337092b56
- Current state of COVID-19 testing: https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/03/why-testing-for-coronavirus-antibodies-will-matter.html
- NCOV-19 and Food Safety: https://www.seriouseats.com/2020/03/food-safety-and-coronavirus-a-comprehensive-guide.html
- Dr John Campbell Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF9IOB2TExg3QIBupFtBDxg
General News
- Rappler News: https://www.rappler.com/
- Manila Bulletin: https://mb.com.ph/
- ABS-CBN: https://news.abs-cbn.com/
- Philippine Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.net/
- Philippine News Agency (Govt News): https://www.pna.gov.ph/categories/national
Fact Checking
Use these before spreading panic with your social media posts
- AFP Philippines Fact Check: https://factcheck.afp.com/afp-philippines
- Rappler Fact Check: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check
- Snopes (worldwide): https://www.snopes.com/
Online Shopping with home delivery
- Metromart: https://www.metromart.com/
- Rarefood shop (Meat): https://rarefoodshop.com/
- Veggies (delays expected): https://thegreengrocermanila.com/
- Veggies: https://hifred.ph/shop/
- Session Groceries: https://sessiongroceries.com/
- Freshdeals: https://freshdeals.ph/
- Probinsaymart (bulk veggies) https://www.probinsyamart.com/
LazMart Groceries: https://www.lazada.com.ph/lazmart-onlineph/(delivery time of 3 weeks)
Medical Delivery
- Mercury Drug: https://www.mercurydrug.com/gamot-padala.html
- Medexpress: https://www.medexpress.com.ph/
- Rose Pharmacy: https://www.rosepharmacy.com/ (delays likely)
- Watsons Online: https://www.watsons.com.ph/call-and-delivery-info (NCR only)