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Infectious disease physician breaks down coronavirus mask myths
August 2, 2020

Infectious disease physician breaks down coronavirus mask myths

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends people wear cloth face masks in public places to reduce the spread of COVID-19. According to the National Public Health Institute, those who are pre-symptomatic can spread the virus before showing sympto...

Papua New Guinea’s smallest mission makes a big impact
August 2, 2020

Papua New Guinea’s smallest mission makes a big impact

The South West Papua Mission has reported unexpected membership growth during the period of COVID-19, with a total of 24 small groups now meeting across the Gulf Province and Western Province. “During the first lockdown most of the church leaders were not happy for the small groups ...

Five things to know about sunscreen for your kids
August 2, 2020

Five things to know about sunscreen for your kids

Sun safety can be difficult at all ages, but especially when dealing with younger kids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn parents that just a few severe sunburns can increase a child's risk of skin cancer later in life. Alexandra Clark , MD, division chie...

ADRA receives CA $1.9M grant for Covid-19 response in Camarines Sur
August 2, 2020

ADRA receives CA $1.9M grant for Covid-19 response in Camarines Sur

Global Affairs Canada has approved approximately CA $1.9M (US $1.4M) funding for a nine-month ADRA COVID-19 response in the province of Camarines Sur, in the targeted EMBRACE project municipalities of Calabanga, Garchitorena, Presentacion, and San Jose in the Philippines. The...