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AFP deploys 32-man medical team to Cebu
A medical team from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was deployed from Metro Manila to Cebu City to aid in the response to the rising number of COVID-19 cases.
The "Task Force Central" is comprised of nine doctors, 10 nurses, and 13 medical aides, led by Major Maria Adesitas Sagario.
The team underwent precautionary measures including swab testing and flu vaccination before their departure.
AFP Chief of Staff General Felimon Santos Jr. emphasized the Filipinos' collective effort in combating the pandemic.
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. and Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, who is leading the Cebu City efforts, were present at the send-off ceremony.
Galvez thanked the soldiers for supporting the overwhelmed health workers on the frontlines in Cebu.
Cimatu advised the team to prioritize their well-being and diligently perform their duties.
Vice Admiral Gaudencio Collado Jr. praised the team for their bravery and dedication to serving the country during the health crisis.
Cebu City is currently under the strictest enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) due to a surge in infections.
As of Saturday, Cebu City had the highest number of COVID-19 cases nationwide with 4,490.
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