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2 big facilities as quarantine areas operational by April 10
The Philippine government is converting three convention and sports centers into quarantine facilities to increase COVID-19 response capacity.
The Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) with 700 beds and the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex are expected to be ready by April 10.
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex is being prepared by PRIME-BMD (Razon Group) and will house 600 beds, contrary to previous information.
The World Trade Center, with 650 beds, will be ready by April 12, prepared by ICCP and Ayala/Makati Development Corp.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced that these facilities can accommodate a total of 1,950 individuals and will be fully completed between April 10 and 12.
The government is also considering other locations for quarantine and isolation, including the Quezon Institute, ULTRA, Duty Free Philippines Parañaque, Amoranto stadium, Quezon Memorial Circle Complex, Veterans Medical Center complex, and the New Clark City Athlete's Village.
Maritime vessels and hotels have also been identified to serve as temporary medical or floating quarantine facilities in all regions.
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