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400 PGH health workers positive for COVID-19 –spokesperson
Around 400 Philippine General Hospital (PGH) healthcare workers have tested positive for COVID-19.
This new figure represents an increase from previous reports, with 86 new cases identified on Sunday night.
Hospital spokesperson Dr. Jonas del Rosario clarified that asymptomatic, COVID-negative healthcare workers who have been exposed to the virus are the ones allowed to continue working, not those who are infected.
The rising number of infections and exposures is impacting hospital operations, with the maternity ward closed for the past five days.
PGH is seeking augmentation due to the significant number of staff affected by COVID-19.
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