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DPWH completes PICC health facility in 7 days
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), along with EEI Corporation and the Villar Group, completed the conversion of the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) Forum Tent into a health facility in seven days.
The facility features 294 patient cubicles, six nurse stations, and six smart houses for health workers.
Public Works Secretary Mark Villar stated that the team worked 24/7 to finish the job ahead of the initial 10-day target.
The health facility will cater to patients with mild to moderate cases of coronavirus disease.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) medical corps will oversee the operational management of the quarantine facility.
Other public buildings like the Rizal Memorial Coliseum and World Trade Center are also being considered as isolation sites.
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is converting the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), World Trade Center (WTC), and Rizal Memorial Coliseum into COVID-19 treatment and monitoring facilities.
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The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, particularly the Ninoy Aquino Stadium, is set to open this week as a temporary health facility for coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) patients, with a capacity of 112 patients.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) has deployed 16 police medical officers and healthcare personnel to manage a quarantine facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) for suspected COVID-19 cases.
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The Philippine National Police (PNP) is deploying its medical team to the quarantine facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) to assist in the care of COVID-19 patients.
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