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Ninoy Aquino Stadium COVID-19 facility sends home first survivor
The Ninoy Aquino Stadium, repurposed as a quarantine facility, has successfully discharged its first COVID-19 survivor.
The patient, a resident of Manila, tested negative for the virus twice before being released on Monday, April 20.
Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno Domagoso expressed optimism, stating "There is really hope against COVID-19."
The "We Heal As One Center" at Ninoy Aquino Stadium has a capacity of 112 beds.
Several other "We Heal as One Centers" are already operational across the country, including facilities at the PICC, World Trade Center, ASEAN Convention Center in Clark, National Government Administrative Center, and the Athletes' Village in New Clark City.
Additional quarantine centers are also nearing completion at ULTRA, the Philippine Arena, and Filinvest Tent.
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The Manny Villar Group has successfully completed the 132-bed "We Heal as One" Center at ULTRA, Pasig City in just three days to serve as an additional health facility for COVID-19 patients.
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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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A newly-converted health facility at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City is now ready to accept persons suspected and probable for COVID-19.
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The Philippines has established 3,052 quarantine facilities nationwide, capable of accommodating 211,474 patients for COVID-19.
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