Manila Bulletin
China's medical experts to reinforce local frontliners vs. COVID-19
A team of 12 Chinese medical experts arrived in the Philippines to share their expertise and knowledge with local frontliners in combating the COVID-19 pandemic.
Presidential Peace Adviser Carlito Galvez Jr. stated that the Chinese experts' experience in dealing with the virus will be instrumental in flattening the COVID-19 curve.
The Chinese team also provided significant medical supplies, including surgical masks, N95 masks, protective suits, face shields, and non-invasive ventilators.
Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. confirmed the arrival of the team, emphasizing their support in the country's fight against the pandemic.
The Chinese medical experts have firsthand experience managing COVID-19 cases in Hubei province, the origin of the virus.
Galvez highlighted that the Chinese government's gesture is a significant diplomatic move.
The shared lessons learned from the Chinese experts' experience will aid in providing intensive healthcare to affected Filipinos.
As of Sunday, the Philippines had recorded 3,246 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 152 deaths and 64 recoveries.
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A 12-man team of Chinese doctors and experts arrived in the Philippines on Sunday, April 5, to aid in the country's response to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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The Department of Health (DOH) is in talks with the Chinese embassy to bring in medical experts from China to assist the Philippines in combating COVID-19.
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Presidential Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar expressed gratitude to China for sending a team of 12 medical experts and officials, along with substantial medical supplies and equipment, to aid the Philippines in its fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.
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