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National quarantine centers ready in 10 days – Galvez
National quarantine centers for coronavirus patients are set to be fully operational within 10 days.
Secretary Carlito Galvez Jr. announced on Friday, April 3, that the national quarantine centers would be ready within 10 days.
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium, equipped with 116 beds for moderate cases, began operations with AFP personnel on April 6.
The Philippine International Convention Center, offering 294 beds for mild to moderate patients, completed its facilities by April 8.
The World Trade Center, with 502 beds, was expected to be ready by April 9.
The Rizal Memorial Sports Complex was expected to be ready by Monday, April 6, and the three venues are expected to house around 2,000 patients.
These centers will isolate confirmed patients with mild symptoms, PUIs, and PUMs to prevent community transmission and free up hospitals for severe cases.
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