HEADS UP: Don’t Fall For These COVID-19 Vaccine Myths (Feb. 2)

Here’s a Heads Up from reportr on news you need to know today, Feb. 2:

LIFE KIT

• Will COVID-19 vaccines make you infertile? There is no data to support this claim, the DOH said as it debunked common myths related to the vaccine.
• Up for a job interview? Here’s how to answer the most common questions.

COVID-19 NEWS

• Unvaccinated and partially vaccinated individuals can now ride public transportation in Metro Manila as the “no vaccine, no ride” policy is lifted under Alert Level 2.
• The “Stealth omicron” subvariant, recently detected in the Philippines, is more infectious than the original stain, according to a Danish study.

ELECTION NEWS

• Comelec Commissioner Rowena Guanzon voted to disqualify Bongbong Marcos from running for president in the 2022 elections but an official ruling had yet to be released. What will happen next after she retires today?
• Former Cabinet members and officials who served during the term of the late President Noynoy Aquino are backing the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo.

NEWS YOU CAN USE

• Heading to the mall? Plan your visit accordingly by knowing the adjusted operating hours of major malls in Metro Manila.
• The new protocol for travelers coming to the Philippines is now in place, taking into consideration the vaccination status of the traveler.

NEWS YOU NEED TO KNOW

• The New York Times has bought Wordle, promising players that they can still play the game for free.
• Former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst has died, with her ex-roommate Catriona Gray reminding the public to reach out to people who are isolating because of the pandemic.