Support sent to Cebu Hospitals as COVID-19 cases continue to increase

Cebu City COVID-19

Philippine Coast Guard assist stranded residents on board BRP Gabriela Silang patrol ship There are more than 15,000 cases of COVID-19 in Cebu City Source: AAP Image/EPA/STR

Additional support will be sent to enable the health care system to cope with the increased COVID-19 cases


Highlights
  • Tents and aircon vans will be sent to support frontliners
  • Additional police and military personnel will be sent to ensure health protocols are observed.
  • According to DILG Secretary Eduardo AÑO there are more than 15,000 cases of COVID-19 in Cebu City
Hospitals in Cebu will receive additional supplies and equipment to give them greater capacity to respond to increased COVID-19 cases in the city.


 

 

In Metro Manila, several government offices were placed in lockdown as staff tested positive for COVID-19. Among the government agencies are the   DENR, House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal and  Makati City Courts 

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