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Manila gov't transfers COVID-19 patients to Ninoy Aquino Stadium
The Manila City government has started admitting COVID-19 patients into the Ninoy Aquino Stadium quarantine facility, which has a 112-bed capacity.
The facility aims to ease the burden on hospitals in the capital, with Manila City's COVID-19 cases reaching 323 as of April 13, including 42 deaths and 27 recoveries.
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium, located at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex, offers air-conditioned cubicles, free food and internet, and round-the-clock medical assistance.
This initiative is part of the DPWH's "We Heal As One" centers program, converting event venues and public buildings into isolation facilities.
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The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started transforming the Filinvest Tent in Muntinlupa City and the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City into additional quarantine facilities for COVID-19 patients.
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The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is offering its sports facilities, including those at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex and PhilSports Complex, to be used as quarantine facilities for COVID-19 patients.
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The Philippine government is transforming large buildings and open spaces into quarantine facilities to ease the burden on hospitals treating COVID-19 patients in Metro Manila and surrounding areas.
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