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Heart Center doctors, health workers still zealous vs. COVID-19
Six doctors from the Philippine Heart Center (PHC) have tested positive for COVID-19, with two succumbing to the disease.
The deceased doctors were identified as renowned cardiologist Dr. Raul Jara and Dr. Israel Bactol, who was 34 years old.
Dr. Jara died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, while Dr. Bactol succumbed to the virus on Saturday.
The PHC is investigating how Dr. Jara contracted COVID-19, as he was not part of the team directly handling coronavirus patients.
Four other PHC doctors have been infected with COVID-19 and are in stable condition.
Additionally, 110 PHC staff are under quarantine after coming into contact with infected patients.
Despite these losses, PHC Executive Director Dr. Joel Abanilla stated that the health workers remain committed to fighting the virus.
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