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144 health workers in The Medical City undergo quarantine due to COVID-19 exposure
At least 144 healthcare workers at The Medical City (TMC) in Pasig City are currently in self-quarantine after being exposed to the coronavirus.
As of Saturday night, the quarantined staff included 95 nurses, 13 residents and fellows, 12 emergency room physicians, and 24 house staff.
Some healthcare workers have completed their quarantine without symptoms and have returned to duty.
TMC's intensive care unit (ICU) is at full capacity, with four persons under investigation (PUI) requiring respirators.
The hospital is facing strain on its resources, including a dwindling supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and N95 masks.
TMC's president and CEO, Dr. Eugenio Ramos, expressed concerns about the rapid spread of the virus and the hospital's capacity.
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