Manila Bulletin
Coast Guard building own quarantine facility
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is preparing to launch its own quarantine facility for personnel who contract COVID-19.
This facility, designed to house over 200 individuals, is anticipated to be operational by September.
The structure will be constructed using high-quality container vans and will include essential amenities like a sewerage system, electrical system, and air conditioning.
An entertainment area will also be provided to help mitigate boredom for frontline personnel during their isolation period.
The project is funded through a combination of PCG's capital outlay and MOOE budgets from 2019 and 2020, along with financial aid from the Department of Budget and Management, amounting to P35 million.
The PCG has reported a total of 676 confirmed COVID-19 cases among its personnel, with 530 having recovered and the remainder being asymptomatic.
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